Regional News
At least one dead, dozens hurt as thousands protest in Haiti
At least one person was killed and dozens injured as thousands of protesters took to the streets in Haiti yesterday over a corruption scandal...
IMF says recovery in Caribbean has lost momentum
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says its “Regional Economic Outlook for the Western Hemisphere” has marked down its growth forecasts for Latin America and...
Barbados blacklisted among 21 countries with ‘golden passport’ schemes
The forum of the world’s richest nations has placed Barbados on a blacklist of 21 countries whose so-called “golden passport” schemes are deemed a...
Eight inmates shot during prison unrest in Guyana
The Ministry of Public Security in Guyana yesterday confirmed that eight inmates were shot during efforts to quell the unrest at the Lusignan Prison...
Grenada Opposition wants CCJ Referendum postponed
Grenada’s main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) on Monday called for a postponement of the November 6 referendum on whether or not it should...
Man burnt to death as fire destroys house in Trinidad
Trapped by his fear of being outdoors, a man was burnt alive in a fire which destroyed his home in Penal, Trinidad on Monday...
Trinidad Government announces replacements for Petrotrin
The Trinidad and Tobago Government said on Saturday that two companies will replace the now defunct state run oil refinery Petrotrin.
They are Heritage Petroleum...
Barbados Prime Minister outlines restructuring plan which will affect 1500 public workers
Mostly temporary workers, but not more than 1,500 people across the public sector, will be laid off over the next few weeks, Barbados Prime...
Haiti death toll from earthquake rises to 18
Haiti said 18 people have now been confirmed dead following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that rocked the French-speaking Caricom country on October 6.
The Directorate...
First person in Grenada charged under the electronic crimes law fined EC$35 000
The first person in Grenada to be charged for violating a section of the Electronic Crimes Act has been fined EC$35 000.
Court records state...
