October 28, 2022
Hiccups hamper digital currency roll-out
The central bank of Jamaica is urging all commercial banks to participate in the full roll-out of digital currency by the end of December 2023, but technical difficulties among large merchants have so far hampered the process. At a meeting of the…
October 24, 2022
Brazil politician throws grenades at police in Rio de Janeiro
A Brazilian politician is in custody after throwing grenades at police officers who came to his house in Rio de Janeiro state to arrest him. Roberto Jefferson, an ally of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, wounded two officers before surrendering…
October 21, 2022
Barbados first wind energy farm on verge of completion
Barbados’ first commercial wind energy farm will be in full swing in a matter of weeks. Pavana Energy Ltd., the first company to be granted a licence to erect wind turbines here, is putting the final touches on the one-megawatt wind farm located on…
October 20, 2022
Privy Council rejects Central Bank appeal
The Privy Council this morning ruled against the Central Bank of T&T in its appeal against the rulings of local courts in a matter involving the sale of the CLICO and British American (Trinidad) traditional portfolios. Maritime Life (Caribbean)…
October 19, 2022
New Western Union app causes pain for Jamaicans
Jamaicans in the United States who have been sent funds via the Western Union platform are now forced to download and use the company's new online application in order to collect funds, a process which can involve hours of navigating technology for…
October 13, 2022
Jamaica’s broadcasting authority has banned content that “glorifies illegal activity”
Jamaica's broadcasting authority has banned content that "glorifies illegal activity" - such as drug and gun use. The new rules cover TV and radio - including music - and list specific topics that are off-limits.Scamming, drug abuse and the illegal…
October 10, 2022
US reaffirms commitment to stem flow of guns to the Caribbean
One of the main highlights from last week's mid-year meeting of the Caricom Council for National Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) was Uncle Sam's commitment to stem the flow of illegal firearms into the Caribbean. The guarantee was given during…
October 7, 2022
US State Department Warning issues warning in travelling to Trinidad
The US State Department has updated its travel advisory for Trinidad and Tobago, with a warning to its citizens to stay out of Port of Spain. It has elevated Port of Spain to a Level 4: Do Not Travel. In the advisory published on its website,…
October 4, 2022
7 suspects robbed a family, 4 did not survive
A police report stated that around 7 a.m. the 43-year-old businessman and his wife, aged 42, who are both of Chinese descent, left their home in their vehicle and headed to Rio Claro. They returned home to their home at Krista Park, Beaumont Road,…
September 29, 2022
Tropical Storm Ian costs Jamaica $360 million
It is costing an estimated $360 million in Jamaica to clear roads that were flooded and blocked by trees and other debris as a result of rains associated with Tropical Storm Ian, which pelted the island between Saturday and Monday. Prime Minister…