Regional News
Three killed at Jamaica Labour Party Rally
Police in Jamaica have confirmed that three people were killed during a shooting incident on Sunday which prematurely ended the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP)...
Interim government to rule Haiti until new president installed in May
A transitional government will be installed to rule the country for the next four months, after President Michel Martelly ended his term in office...
OECS leaders to tackle Zika head on
Although there have been no confirmed cases of Zika virus in any member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), the organization...
Caribbean Court of Justice criticizes systemic delays in Barbados court system
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has criticized delays in Barbados’ judicial system yet again, as it sent back four criminal appeals for hearing...
Brazil declares 'war' on Zika virus
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has declared war on mosquitoes responsible for spreading the Zika virus in a recorded TV message to the nation.
She said...
Tourism organizations urge visitors not to cancel their visits because of Zika virus
Caribbean tourism officials yesterday urged visitors not to cancel their visits to the region in light of the ongoing concerns over the mosquito-borne Zika...
Jamaica pumps millions into Zika fight
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says there must be a non-partisan approach towards the fight against the mosquito-borne Zika virus as she announced...
Bahamas signs agreement for 200 million US dollars development project
The Bahamas has signed an agreement for a US$200 million development of an eco-friendly, high-end luxury resort on neighbouring islands, Children’s Bay Cay and...
Grenada launches big waste management project
Grenada on Tuesday launched a US$10.7-million integrated solid waste management project with Environment Minister Roland Bhola indicating that Grenadians cannot shy away from the...
Doctor urges women in Trinidad and Tobago to delay pregnancy due to Zika fears
A prominent gynecologist in Trinidad and Tobago yesterday advised women that given the threat of the Zika virus to newborns it was best to...
