Regional News
Disciplined forces trained for CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit in Barbados
Thirty-one participants from the disciplined forces, including police, military and fire services are taking part in the annual CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) training.
The...
Jamaican travelers urged take precautions against measles
Jamaican’s The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised Jamaican travelers to countries known to have circulating measles virus - to ensure they are...
MoneyGram sued for late money transfers to the Caribbean
New York Attorney General Letitia James says she has collaborated with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) in filing a lawsuit against one of...
Trinidad and Tobago Chief Justice withdraws sabbatical leave
Trinidad and Tobago’s Chief Justice Ivor Archie will not be proceeding on the six-month sabbatical which was shrouded in controversy and uncertainty.
Instead he will...
Dominica Prime Minister says flooding in Trinidad underscores impact of climate change
Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says the recent flooding in Trinidad and Tobago underscores the impact climate change is having globally.
Skerrit, whose country is...
Jamaica’s reparations council may sue UK MP for family’s role in slavery
Jamaica's National Council on Reparations is considering whether to seek compensation from a wealthy Conservative United Kingdom Member of Parliament, Richard Drax, for his...
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Elect tells Jamaicans to hold his administration to account
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Elect, Andrew Holness has told Jamaicans to hold his Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) administration to account following the party's memorable victory...
UNICEF vows to boost resilience in Caribbean ahead of hurricane season
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says despite a massive humanitarian effort over the past six months in the eastern Caribbean, Cuba and Haiti,...
CARICOM optimistic of peaceful solution to Venezuelan crisis
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have ended a meeting with United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres, expressing optimism that the UN will assist in establishing...
Trinidad and Tobago government initiates criminal proceedings in Chaguaramas oil spill
Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy Minister Franklin Khan says the Government is taking both civil and criminal legal action against the owners of a vessel...
