Regional News
Caribbean countries to benefit from World Bank COVID-19 aid package
As COVID-19 reaches more than 60 countries, the World Bank Group is making available an initial package of up to $12 billion in immediate...
Jamaica says no cancellations by US, Canadian tourists amid COVID-19
Jamaica’s Finance and the Public Service Minister Dr Nigel Clarke has said that there have been no cancellations of bookings for tourist arrivals from...
Cruise Industry To Work With CARICOM Amid Coronavirus Threat
Cruise industry officials have committed to working with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the face of the global Coronavirus threat.
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet disclosed...
Saint Lucia Urged To Put Lifeguards On Beaches
The Vice President (Technical) of the Saint Lucia Aquatics Federation, David Peterkin, says there’s need for lifeguards in place at beaches in this country...
Guyana holds crucial election ahead of expected oil boom
Voters in Guyana will head to the polls today, in a crucial election that will decide which party oversees an oil boom that is expected to...
CARICOM Heads, Ministers agree on COVID-19 Protocol
A regional protocol establishing minimum standards for dealing with the COVID19 virus was agreed to by CARICOM Heads of Government and Ministers of Health...
Paternity leave coming soon for Barbadian fathers
Barbadian fathers will soon be getting paid leave from their jobs to help take care of their newborn babies.
According to Barbados today, Minister of...
India giving millions to Antigua and Barbuda
Communities in Antigua and Barbuda could benefit from millions of dollars in grant funding and loans through the Government of India.
India’s High Commissioner to...
Former Barbados prime minister heads Commonwealth observer team
According to a statement from The Commonwealth, the team arrived in Georgetown on Mash Day and began its briefing programme yesterday.
Over the next three...
Barbados sugar cane crop set to begin on February 24
The harvesting of Barbados’ sugar cane crop is set to start on February 24 and the Ministry of Agriculture has announced government will be implementing...
