Regional News
Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Erika causes massive flooding in Dominica
Reports of deaths, major landslides and flooding are coming out of Dominica as Tropical Storm Erika battered the island for several hours.
According to the...
Caribbean commits to 75 percent reduction in new HIV infections by 2020
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says Caribbean and Latin American countries have set new regional targets aimed at reducing by 75 percent new...
Italy says putting Barbados on tax haven blacklist was a mistake
Italy’s Ambassador to Barbados says his country made an “unfortunate mistake” when it put the Caribbean island on a list of non-cooperate tax jurisdictions.
According...
Jamaica to implement Second phase of new National Standards Curriculum next month
The Ministry of Education in Jamaica will commence the second phase of the pilot of the new National Standards Curriculum in 49 schools in...
More than 600 babies born to teenage mothers in seven months in Guyana
The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) in Guyana says a total of 657 babies were born to teenage mothers during the period January 1st...
Jamaica on course for another drawdown of IMF funds
Jamaica is on course for a ninth drawdown of funds from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This is based on the country’s positive performance for...
Trinidad and Tobago police investigating incidents linked to upcoming general election
Police in Trinidad and Tobago say they have launched investigations into a number of election related incidents including a report of bullets being left...
Grenada Government reduces monthly fiscal gap
The Grenada government has significantly reduced its monthly fiscal gap.
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Dr. Keith Mitchell made the revelation in his presentation...
Tropical Storm Erika forms overnight; watches issued for Eastern Caribbean
Caribbean residents who were breathing a sigh of relief when Tropical Storm Danny dissipated yesterday are now holding their breaths after Tropical Storm Erika...
Trinidad and Tobago’s Opposition Leader criticizes integrity commission
Trinidad and Tobago’s Opposition Leader Dr. Keith Rowley says he is prepared to go to jail rather than comply with a request from the...
