Regional News
Possible 2017 payout for ECCU British American policyholders
Regional policyholders of the British American Insurance Company Limited (BAICO) may be one step closer to receiving a payout, eight years after the company...
St. Kitts Nevis calls out defence force
The St. Kitts Nevis Defence Force has been granted enhanced powers for the next six months as the government continues to fight crime and...
Barbados Prime Minister Stuart issues warning as Trade Unions engage in nationwide strike
“Go Ahead and March” Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart declared to the nation’s Trade Unions yesterday.
But any “proposed” social unrest would be dealt with...
Venezuela UN diplomat resigns in protest at Maduro government
A senior diplomat representing Venezuela at the United Nations has resigned to protest President Nicolas Maduro's repression of demonstrations against his government.
Isaias Medina, a...
ECCB records profit for 2016-2017 Financial Year
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has recorded a net profit $6.3 million for the 2016-2017 financial year.
The Bank’s Annual Report and Statement of...
Trinidad increases Security at International Airports
The Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (AATT) says new security measures was to be put in place as of Wednesday for flights departing...
Venezuelans launch general strike to ramp up pressure on President Maduro
A 24-hour nationwide strike got underway in Venezuela today, in a bid by the opposition to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro following four...
Dominica takes over Chairmanship of ECCB Monetary Council
Chairmanship of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will be transferred to the Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, Council Member for the...
Grenada airport and businesses reopen as Tropical Storm Don fizzles
Grenada's airport and businesses have reopened with authorities reporting no damage or flooding from Tropical Storm Don.
The National Disaster Management Agency says the eastern...
Drug Mixtures Complicating Drug Fight in Barbados
A new trend is emerging in Barbados where drug users are mixing drugs into a single dosage, creating challenges for drug treatment and prevention...
