Regional News
Barbados Government and Union on collision course over new tax measures
Barbados Finance Minister Chris Sinckler has tabled two options, taxes or job cuts, after the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) issued the Government...
St Kitts & Nevis extends amnesty for some illegal immigrants
The St Kitts and Nevis Government has extended the Amnesty for Non-Documented Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Caribbean Forum...
Tsunami advisories cancelled for magnitude 7.6 quake in Caribbean
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says tsunami advisories cancelled for magnitude 7.6 earthquake in Caribbean.
The magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between the...
Antigua and Barbuda’s PM hailed as true friend by China’s President
Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister has been hailed as a true friend of the Chinese people by President Xi Jinping.
The two leaders met on...
Barbados PM extends invitation to Canadians
Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has issued an invitation to Canadians to “come home” to Barbados and the Caribbean to get some relief...
St. Lucia’s Health Ministry monitoring increase in Dengue and Chikungunya cases
Health authorities in St. Lucia say they are monitoring alerts from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) regarding the increased incidence of dengue and...
Dominica records two new cases of COVID-19
Less than a week after the country reported zero Covid-19 cases, Dominica’s Ministry of Health, Wellness and New Health Investment’s latest chart is showing...
Inequality, climate change ‘challenges to development’ says UN report
While Barbados and other countries have made progress in minimizing the gap in basic living standards, a new United Nations report is warning that...
Trade row looms between Jamaica and Brazil over ‘bully beef’ ban
Jamaica and Brazil appear to be heading towards a trade row over the island’s ban on corned beef imported from that South American country...
Jack Warner wins fight to challenge US extradition on corruption charges
Former FIFA Vice President, Austin “Jack” Warner has won the first round in his battle against extradition to the United States to face corruption...
