Regional News
Showdown brews as Venezuela opposition takes over congress
Venezuela's new congress, now dominated by opponents of the socialist administration, is being sworn in today amid duelling street demonstrations, mutual accusations of subverting...
Puerto Rico misses second major debt payment as economy struggles
Puerto Rico has defaulted for the second time in five months, as the island struggles with massive debt obligations and a flagging economy.
Last week,...
No plans to devalue the Trinidad and Tobago dollar, says finance minister
Devaluation of the Trinidad and Tobago dollar is not currently being considered, Finance Minister Colm Imbert said on Wednesday, following Prime Minister Dr. Keith...
Swine flu diagnosis confirmed in Guyana
The Ministry of Public Health in Guyana has received confirmation that a Guyanese patient who was hospitalized after displaying symptoms of swine flu has...
Two UN police officers fatally shot in Haiti
A joint investigation has been launched by the UN police force and police in Haiti following the fatal shooting of two female officers from...
BAICO and CLICO Bill passed in Antigua and Barbuda Senate
The Plan of Arrangement BAICO and CLICO Bill 2015 in Antigua and Barbuda is in its final stage before it becomes law, having received...
Jamaica Government orders closure of 17 gas stations
The Jamaica government has ordered the closure of 17 gas stations Island wide after the Bureau of Standards confirmed that contaminated gas was being...
Jamaica’s Murder toll rises for 2015
The year 2015 has recorded the highest murder toll in the last five years for Jamaica, with western parishes accounting for a high number...
Bermuda announces date for by-election
A by-election in Bermuda will be held in the constituency of Devonshire North Central on February 4th, 2016 to fill a vacancy following the...
Puerto Rico cop shoots 3 colleagues dead after fight
A Puerto Rico policeman fatally shot two high-ranking officers and a policewoman on Monday following an argument and hostage taking at work that temporarily...









