Regional News
UWI considers alternative funding models; Launch of University Trust Fund on the horizon
The University Grants Committee (UGC) of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) met in a special session at The UWI Regional Headquarters...
Guyana creates “homestead” for Venezuelans
The Guyana government says plans were being made to establish a homestead settlement area for the 260 confirmed Venezuelans, who are occupying areas in...
Report reveals widespread waste and inefficiencies in Caribbean government spending
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) said today that a landmark analysis of government spending in Latin America and the Caribbean reveals widespread waste and...
Caribbean hoteliers develop disaster preparedness manual
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) says it has produced a Disaster Preparedness Manual, which it intends to release to industry stakeholders as...
Dominica’s Electoral Office Warns Of Fake Voters’ List as that country Gears For General...
The Electoral Office of Dominica Tuesday said it does not “publish, sell or release for any reason” digital copies of the Register of Electors...
St. Lucia man snatches Chinese Tourist’s phone
A 19 year old man who stole a mobile telephone from a Chinese cruise ship passenger near the Vendors’ Arcade in St. Lucia’s Capital,...
Police Report Disruption Of Drug Syndicate Between Jamaica And Trinidad
The Narcotics Police in Jamaica are reporting that they have disrupted a drug trafficking syndicate operating between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
According to the...
Barbados Prime Minister bans private emails to conduct government business
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has all but imposed an outright ban on the use of private emails to conduct the business of state.
Mottley...
CXC to begin issuing e-certificates tomorrow
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will begin issuing electronic credentials in addition to the traditional paper-based certificate on Wednesday, as part of a pilot...
Guyana Government to address influx of Venezuelans in border communities
The Guyana government is moving towards addressing the influx of Venezuelans who have been arriving there via the hinterland borders.
On Monday, representatives from the...
