Regional News
Inter-American Commission on Human Rights urges Caribbean countries to follow Suriname’s position on death...
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) says it welcomes the abolition of the death penalty in Suriname and the progress being made worldwide...
St Kitts and Nevis on path to zero mother-to-child HIV transmission
By the end of 2015, St. Kitts and Nevis is expected to be among a small number of countries, apart from Cuba, that will...
Jamaicans charged in ATM scam in Antigua
Three Jamaican men charged with swindling over $37,000 from several accounts from various banks across Antigua, have been remanded to prison.
According to the Antigua...
Caribbean airlines to stop flying to London in three months
After weeks of speculation it has been confirmed that Caribbean Airlines (CAL) is dumping its London, Gatwick service.
The last flight will be January 10th...
St. Lucia Prime Minister announces Citizenship by Investment Programme at key event in Monaco
St. Lucia’s Prime Minister, Dr Kenny Anthony, on October 7th officially launched the St. Lucia Citizenship by Investment Programme.
A report by the St. Lucia...
Caribbean reefs affected by mass bleaching
Reefs in the Caribbean are among the world’s reefs that have been hit by a major episode of bleaching.
Scientists have confirmed that corals in...
US official says ending Cuba embargo will take time
US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker wrapped up her visit to Cuba on Wednesday by saying both sides need to learn more about each other...
World Bank warns of adverse effects for Latin America and Caribbean
The World Bank says four years of an economic downturn are beginning to have adverse effects on jobs and household incomes in Latin America...
Trinidad and Tobago government to slash the subsidy to Caribbean Airlines
The Trinidad and Tobago government has slashed the subsidy to State carrier Caribbean Airlines in half—from $200 million in 2015 to $92.1 million in...
Jamaica Government defends Memorandum of Understanding with UK over new prison
The Jamaica government has stoutly defended the agreement reached with the United Kingdom to build a multi-million dollar prison there to house Jamaicans in...
