Jamaican Prime Minister Visits Turks and Caicos
Jamaican Prime Minister Dr. Andrew Holness has wrapped up an official visit to the Turks and Caicos Islands, where he participated in the opening of Sandals Resorts International’s newest property and held discussions on regional security and…
Ministry Of Health Responds To Norovirus Cruise Fears
The Ministry of Health and Human Services says it is aware of concerns raised regarding the arrival of the Caribbean Princess cruise ship in Grand Turk on 15 May 2026, and wishes to reassure the public that all appropriate public health measures…
Shakira, Madonna and BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show
(CNN) Shakira, Madonna and K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show, FIFA announced in an Instagram post on Thursday. The World Cup Final is set for July 19 at New Jersey’s Metlife Stadium and is expected to…
Jamaica’s police expertise now in demand across Caribbean, says PM
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (The Gleaner) — For years, Jamaica’s international reputation was shadowed by gangs, gun violence and murder statistics that placed the island among the world’s most dangerous countries. Today, Jamaican…
Pope creates artificial intelligence study group as Vatican prepares to release his first encyclical
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV has created a study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican said Saturday, as he gears up to release his first encyclical that is expected to emphasize the need for an ethics-based approach to the technology…
From Cisco to Block, more companies are pointing to AI when unveiling job cuts
NEW YORK (AP) — Layoffs have been piling up recently, especially in the tech world. And the words “artificial intelligence” are accompanying more and more notices about the cuts. That’s unnerving workers across sectors, with many fearing what the…
Meta launches WhatsApp ‘incognito’ mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
LONDON (AP) — Meta Platforms said Wednesday it’s rolling out an “incognito” mode for WhatsApp users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns about sensitive information that users share in chats.…
Oil touches 2-week high after drone attack on UAE nuclear power plant
SINGAPORE, May 18 (Reuters) - Oil prices extended gains on Monday as efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran appeared to have stalled, after a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates came under attack and as U.S. President Donald Trump…
South Korea says it will pursue all options to avoid Samsung strike
SEOUL, May 17 (Reuters) - South Korea will pursue all options, including emergency arbitration, to avoid a labour strike at the country's biggest employer Samsung Electronics, opens new tab and to minimise any damage if one does occur, its prime…
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination
ROTTERDAM, May 18 (Reuters) - The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew members and two medical staff…