Regional News
Commonwealth Secretary General calls on Guyana to name date for elections
Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland, has called on President David Granger and “ all relevant stakeholders and institutions” to immediately set a date for fresh...
PAHO prepares for UN High-level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage in the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says it is preparing for a United Nations' High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage in the region.
According to...
Tropical Storm Karen moves away from Caribbean
Tropical Storm Karen was moving across the Eastern Caribbean Sea today after drenching several Caribbean islands with heavy rainfall, strong winds and forcing the...
LIAT to continue operations across the region despite the challenges says CEO
LIAT will continue operating across the region despite the challenges the airline is facing. This was confirmed by LIAT Chief Executive Officer Julie Reifer-Jones.
Mrs....
CTO donates US$20,000 to Bahamas hurricane relief efforts
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has made an initial monetary contribution to The Bahamas to assist with its recovery efforts in Abaco and Grand...
More bad weather – as tropical storm Jerry forms in the Atlantic east of...
Tropical Storm Jerry has formed in the Atlantic, east of the Caribbean, and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane in the next few...
Jamaica’s Government to review laws that support breastfeeding
Jamaica's Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, says that stakeholders are being engaged to review and improve national laws that support breastfeeding.
In...
Hurricane Dorian death toll now 51 in the Bahamas
The death toll in the Common Wealth of the Bahamas since the passage of Hurricane Dorian - now stands at 51.
In a statement, Commissioner...
53rd Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Culture to Take Place in Barbados
The 53rd Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Culture and Highest Appropriate Authorities will be held this Thursday, September 19 and Friday, September 20 in...
Trinidad grants work permits to over 3,000 Venezuelans
Trinidad and Tobago's acting Prime Minister Colm Imbert says 3,091 Venezuelans have so far received approval to work for one year in the twin-island...
