Regional News
American Airlines to operate four flights into Dominica weekly
Dominica’s Tourism Minister Denise Charles has announced that effective February 4, American Airlines will operate four flights into Dominica weekly.
The minister made the statement...
Guyana woman gets 20 years for strangling 8 year old son with bed sheet
A woman in Guyana received a 20-year-sentence from Justice Navindra Singh when appeared at the Georgetown High Court yesterday for killing her son.
Sonia King,...
Dominica needs “all the help the world can give” says Prime Minister Skerrit
Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit has issued an urgent appeal for the island, following the passage of Hurricane Maria earlier this week.
Skerrit in an...
Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage
Cuba held a rare referendum Sunday on an unusually contentious law — a government-backed "family law" code that would allow same-sex couples to marry...
Caribbean governments urged to support Seismic Research Centre
Caribbean governments are being urged to support the Seismic Research Centre (SRC) at the Trinidad-based St Augustine campus of the University of the West...
Caribbean Countries on alert over Online Suicide Game
Authorities in the Caribbean are keeping a close eye on a social media game that encourages players to commit suicide.
Dubbed the Blue Whale Challenge,...
UNICEF calls for equitable approach to CXC exams
UNICEF in an official statement said that it is concerned over the decision of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to maintain the upcoming CSEC...
COVID-19 vaccines are effective despite variants of concern
PAN American Health Organisation Director Carissa F. Etienne has provided reassurance about the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines, despite circulation in the Americas of new...
US donates key equipment to help Jamaican police in crime fight
The United States (US) Embassy in Kingston on Friday donated key equipment and supplies, including cameras, radios and protective vests to assist local law...
Late start for Tobago’s schools
Schools in Tobago will reopen one day later on Wednesday as preparations are still being made to welcome both students and staff.
According to Tobago...
