Regional News
Caribbean countries urged to brace for ‘slightly below normal activity’ 2019 hurricane season
The continuation of the weakness of the El Nino phenomenon is being given as the main reason for the prediction that the 2019 hurricane...
Haiti’s President announces new prime minister
President Jovenel Moise Tuesday announced Jean Michel Lapin, who once served as a courier in the public administration, to be the new prime minister...
Nearly 360 people murdered in Jamaica so far in 2019
A total of 359 people have been murdered in Jamaica since the start of this year, according to figures released by the Periodic Serious...
Barbados to offer free health care for resident CARICOM nationals
The Ministry of Health and Wellness in Barbados is preparing a document to take to Cabinet - which will provide for free health care...
Former CXC registrar comments on demands by teachers for marking SBAs
The former registrar of the Barbados-based Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Didacus Jules has been commenting on the ongoing threat by teachers across the...
Trinidad and Tobago government says no to gun amnesty
The Trinidad and Tobago government Thursday said it would not follow its Caribbean Community (CARICOM) neighbour, Barbados, in implementing a gun amnesty aimed at...
PAHO wants equitable access to health care in the Caribbean
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is calling for fair access to health care in the Caribbean, saying that millions of people in the...
Antigua teachers urged to take legal action against police
The Antigua and Barbuda Union of Teachers ABUT, says it is encouraging teachers who were allegedly stripped searched by police officers investigating a robbery...
US unhappy with Jamaica’s prosecution of financial crimes
The United States has asked the Jamaican Government to take steps to build the capacity of its law enforcement, prosecution, and courts in order...
World Bank funds to help improve good governance in Guyana
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to strengthen institutions, laws and regulations...
