Regional News
Zika cases in Caribbean on the decline, but war on mosquitoes far from over
“Even though the number of cases of Zika has significantly declined from the outbreak of 2016, there is still need for continued vigilance and...
Venezuela not on agenda for regional leaders’ summit
CARICOM leaders will rely on “some basic principles” when it comes to the issue of the unfolding political situation in Venezuela, but the matter...
Guyana’s President orders inquiry into plot to kill him
Guyana’s President David Granger has ordered a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the alleged assassination plot against him.
This was revealed by Minister of State...
St. Lucia Government defends decision to impose fuel tax
The government of St Lucia has defended its decision to impose an EC one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) excise tax on fuel after...
T&T Opposition Leader calls for fresh general election
Opposition Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar Sunday called for fresh general elections in Trinidad and Tobago.
According to CMC, her call came after Prime Minister Dr...
IMF cautions Barbados on public finances
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Barbados economy continues to recover due to a stronger tourism performance but warned that improving public finances...
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister shaken by gruesome attack
The gruesome murders of a 13-year-old student and his 56-year-old sitter have impacted on Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley, so much...
Trinidad and Tobago businessman freed after ransom paid
A businessman in Trinidad and Tobago was returned to his family late yesterday after his family allegedly paid the 270,000 TT dollars ransom demanded...
Prosecutor calls for 20-year sentence for Suriname president
A prosecutor yesterday recommended a 20-year prison sentence for Suriname’s President Desi Bouterse for his role in the December 1982 killing of 15 prominent...
Venezuela prosecutor hit with asset freeze and travel ban
Venezuela's Supreme Court slapped an asset freeze and travel ban on Wednesday on Attorney General Luisa Ortega, a top critic of President Nicolas Maduro,...
