Regional News
Region urged to brace for drought and recurrent dry spells
The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) says chances of drought and recurrent dry spells during the peak of the dry season...
Venezuela Protests Leave 35 dead, 850 Arrested
A week of protests against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has left 35 people dead and 850 detained, non-governmental organisations said yesterday.
“We have the corroborated...
CARICOM optimistic of peaceful solution to Venezuelan crisis
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have ended a meeting with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, expressing optimism that the UN will assist in establishing...
Venezuela Allows US Diplomats to Stay, Defusing Showdown
Venezuela defused a potential showdown with the United States, suspending a demand that U.S. diplomats leave the country as Washington called on the world...
Barbados Denies Dengue Fever Outbreak
Barbados health authorities have denied an outbreak of dengue fever in the country even as it urged citizens to step up surveillance for the...
CARICOM leaders seek urgent meeting with UN Secretary General concerning Venezuela
Leaders from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), including Prime Minister Andrew Holness, say they will seek an urgent meeting with United Nations Secretary General,...
PAHO urges treatment for people suffering with epilepsy
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says a significant number of people with epilepsy in the Caribbean do not receive treatment.
It said epilepsy is...
Venezuela plunges further into crisis amid a growing row over Nicolas Maduro’s presidency
Venezuela has plunged further into political crisis amid a growing row over President Nicolas Maduro's future as the country's leader.
Maduro started a second term...
Newest CCJ Judge Sworn In
The Caribbean Court of Justice has welcomed the addition of a new judge.
The Honorable Justice Andrew Burgess, formerly a Justice of Appeal in Barbados’...
Unrest Roils Venezuela Amid New Push To Topple Maduro
Venezuela’s re-invigorated opposition faces a crucial test Wednesday as it seeks to fill streets nationwide with protesters in an appeal to the military and...
