Regional News
Brazil to deploy army in its fight against the Zika virus
Brazil's government says it will deploy 220,000 soldiers in its fight against mosquitoes spreading the Zika virus, which has been linked to thousands of...
St. Lucia Government hires foreign legal team to represent them in IMPACS matter
St. Lucia Government has moved to engage the services of a firm of lawyers based in the United States Capital, Washington, D.C, to represent...
Suriname seeking financial support from IMF
The Suriname government has approached the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to discuss the possibility of financial support for its economic reform program in response...
Jack Warner wins fight to challenge US extradition on corruption charges
Former FIFA Vice President, Austin “Jack” Warner has won the first round in his battle against extradition to the United States to face corruption...
UN concerned about postponement of Haiti polls and violent protests
Voicing concern at the postponement of yesterday’s already delayed presidential elections in Haiti, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has called on all political...
Haiti plunges on with poll despite opposition boycott
Haiti's outgoing president brushed aside street protests, boycott threats and fraud claims yesterday to push ahead with plans to elect his successor this weekend.
Michel...
Swine flu claims sixth victim in Trinidad and Tobago
The deadly H1N1 (swine flu) virus has claimed another victim in Trinidad and Tobago.
Jewan Maharaj, age 61, died at the Sangre Grande District Health...
Electoral Observation Mission concerned about political impasse in Haiti
The Organization of American States (OAS) says its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) has expressed concern about the current political impasse ahead of Sunday´s second...
Canada helps Guyana with election equipment
Canada on Monday signed an agreement with the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to provide 20,000 Canadian dollars to purchase equipment to be used in...
Police deny Antigua Opposition permit to stage protest
Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of National Security Steadroy “Cutie” Benjamin failed to give the green light for the United Progressive Party (UPP) to stage...
