Regional News
Barbados gets US $50 million loan to save its coasts
Barbados has received a US $50 million loan to bolster efforts to save the island’s coasts.
Barbados has 23.5 years to repay the latest loan...
Dominican Government reaffirms commitment to One China Policy
The Government of Dominica has reaffirmed its commitment to the One China Policy following the recent successful conducting of Taiwan’s election.
Dominica’s Government in a...
One case of leprosy confirmed in Barbados
One case of leprosy has been confirmed by health officials in Barbados, who have assured the public that there is no need to panic.
The...
Barbados Water Authority Continues Work at Hampton Facility
The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) announced that ongoing repairs at its Hampton facility in St. Phillip will continue into next week, instead of concluding...
Three adults, four minors banned for beating 14-year-old girl in Jamaica
The beating of a 14-year-old Clarendon girl has resulted in three women and four minors being banned from social media, including the messaging service...
Common Entrance Exam date in Barbados may be pushed back
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is advocating for the Common Entrance or 11 plus exams to be moved to a later date.
The Ministry...
Jamaican athletes among the 2023 Bowerman Award Watch List
The Bowerman Award, which acknowledges the top male and female track and field athletes in the US College circuit each year, has released its...
BAMP President Warns of Respiratory Illnesses as Children Return to School
As children returned to school, Dr. Lynda Williams, the president of the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP), has raised concerns over a potential...
Montego Bay perimeter road project expected to generate new opportunities
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness believes that the Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project, which costs US$274.5 million, will bring many benefits upon completion.
One of...
WASCO St. Lucia conducts emergency shutdown of Northern Network
On December 18, 2023, the northern section of St. Lucia experienced a network shutdown, facilitated by the Water and Sewerage Company Inc (WASCO) in...
