June 20, 2022
Tropical wave causes widespread flooding, forces cancellation of schools in Belize
Schools in the Corozal and Orange Walk Districts were closed on Monday as Belize came under heavy rains and strong winds linked to the passage of a tropical wave. The National Meteorological Service (NMS) said the wave follows the area of low…
June 15, 2022
Government seeking to ease burden of citizens due to higher fuel prices
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government says it has taken emergency steps to prevent the fuel surcharge on electricity bills from surpassing the record high of EC$0.67 cents (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) per unit in 2008. Prime Minister Dr.…
June 14, 2022
Central Bank says recent high international energy prices have boosted local economy
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) Monday said signs of a fairly broad-based economic recovery became more evident during the fourth quarter of 2021 and that economic activity in the non-energy sector will continue to recover as the full…
June 10, 2022
US initiative to support climate resilience and clean energy in Caribbean
Caribbean nations have been offered improved access to funding to fight the effects of climate change and invest in clean energy projects, through an initiative by the United States to address energy security and climate crisis within the…
June 10, 2022
Fuel prices in Suriname rise to record high
The Suriname Government has announced an increase in the price of fuel products, even as the Dutch-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country battle with rising prices for basic goods and services. The authorities said that the new prices go…
May 27, 2022
CARICOM warns illegal firearm trafficking poses a significant challenge for the region
Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE), Dr. Horace Chang, says the illicit trafficking of illegal firearms is a significant challenge for the region. Chang, who is also Jamaica’s…
May 25, 2022
FACEBOOK FRAUDSTER IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO VENGEFULLY WOUNDED FRAUDSTER IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO VENGEFULLY WOUNDED
In Trinidad & Tobago, two men attempting to lure buyers using a Facebook advertisement for a car that did not exist were not prepared for the potential customer who responded on Saturday, 21st May. The customer was asked to meet the sellers at…
May 23, 2022
Suriname calls for strategic partnership with United States
Foreign Affairs Minister Albert Ramdin says that after 46 years of diplomatic relations between Suriname and the United States, it is time for a strategic partnership between both countries. Speaking during a recent bilateral dialogue with a…
May 21, 2022
Trinidad takes precaution regarding Moneypox virus
Health authorities Friday urged people who have travelled to countries where the Monkeypox virus has been detected and “are symptomatic” to visit their nearest health provider. Cases of Monkeypox are being investigated in several European countries…
May 19, 2022
PAHO issues warning for the Caribbean as COVID-19 cases soar
The director of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), Dr. Carissa Etienne, Wednesday urged countries in the Americas, including the Caribbean, to take action to increase surveillance, public health measures and vaccination, and to make sure…