Regional News
Suriname devalues local currency by more than 20 per cent
Suriname has devalued its local currency by more than 20 per cent, four years after it devalued the currency in 2011 by 16.4 per...
Dominica government moves to takeover local Colgate-Palmolive operations
The Dominica government has submitted a proposal to take over the local operations of Colgate-Palmolive, following the company’s decision to close its doors.
The closure...
Local government polls in Guyana set for March 18th
The long delayed local government elections in Guyana will be run off on Friday, March 18th, 2016, Communities Minister, Ronald Bulkan announced this morning.
According...
OECS Commission to get a new structure and staffing
Director General of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr. Didacus Jules, has announced that a new structure and staffing has been approved...
Citizens of Trinidad and Tobago required to have an electronic passport by November 24th
All citizens of Trinidad and Tobago must have their electronic passport by November 24th or they will not be allowed to travel abroad.
According to...
France says state of emergency includes French Caribbean
French Minister of Overseas Territories, George Pau-Langevin says the state of emergency declared by President François Hollande has been extended to the French Caribbean...
Bahamas police declare war on criminals as murders increase
Bahamas police chief has vowed to intensify the fight against criminals in the wake of a rise in murders.
The toll has risen to 134,...
Dominica Prime Minister appeals for regional health scheme
A fresh appeal has been made to heads of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for the implementation of a regional health scheme...
Trinidad government may block return of ISIS fighters
The Trinidad and Tobago government is currently considering curtailing the current right of free, unrestricted and unhindered entry of nationals who try to return...
Commonwealth heads set to ratify support of Guyana in dispute with Venezuela
The Commonwealth continues to stand behind the government of Guyana in the border controversy with Venezuela.
In addition to stating its wholehearted support of Guyana...









