Regional News
OAS delegation welcomes constructive discussions in Haiti
A special mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) that is seeking to find a solution to the political and constitutional crisis facing...
Possible prison escape by plan by 3 gang leaders in Trinidad foiled
A lockdown of the Port of Spain Prison on Sunday in Trinidad and Tobago may have taken place to prevent the escape of three...
Cuba announces broadband home internet project
Cuba has announced it will launch residential broadband internet services in two areas of its capital, Havana.
According to BBC News, the government has also...
Canada issues Zika travel warning for the Caribbean
Canada has joined the United States in issuing a travel advisory for pregnant women traveling to the Caribbean in the wake of the outbreak...
Jamaica Opposition leader prepared for February 25th general election
Leader of the main opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), Andrew Holness says his party is prepared for the upcoming general election, scheduled to be...
Caribbean Public Health Agency and IDB signs landmark agreement to address Tourism and Health
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on January 27th signed an agreement with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to develop a novel regional tourism...
Trinidad declares health emergency over Zika virus
No cases of the Zika virus have surfaced in Trinidad and Tobago, but Health Minister, Terrence Deyalsingh has declared a national public health emergency...
Barbados sends 27 blood samples to be tested for Zika virus
The Ministry of Health in Barbados is awaiting the results of 27 blood samples that were sent to the Trinidad based Caribbean Public Health...
Barbados police being given increased powers to protect domestic violence victims
Police in Barbados will be given powers, under amended domestic violence legislation, to enter premises without warrants and issue emergency protection orders to safeguard...
LIAT to completely remove fuel surcharges on all new tickets booked, effective March 1st
Regional Airline, LIAT, announced today the complete removal of fuel surcharges on all new tickets booked, effective March 1st, this year.
Chief Executive Officer David...