March 6, 2022
Grenadian seaman claimed of being beaten by TT coast guards
An investigation has been launched by the Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard following another incident at sea, this time involving the crew of a vessel from Grenada. According to reports out of Grenada, the crew of the Grenadian vessel, called “…
March 5, 2022
Jamaican students evacuated from Ukraine will receive mental support
The 20 Jamaican students who arrived safely from Ukraine on Wednesday will receive professional mental health support. This is according to State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Leslie Campbell. He was responding to…
March 3, 2022
Murder charge on a 16 year old
A 16-year-old teenager will return to court on June 22 after he was refused bail on a charge of murdering a Chinese national. The teenager is accused of murdering the Chinese businessman Zhopeng Ziang between February 22 and 23 in the northeastern…
February 28, 2022
Antigua PM warns of increased price for goods and services as a result of Russia-Ukraine war
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has told Antigua and Barbuda to brace for increased prices for goods and services as oil prices soar past US$100 a barrel as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last week. Oil prices jumped on Monday as Western…
February 28, 2022
Barbados bracing for impact from Ukraine, Russia unrest
Prime MinisterMia Mottley says her administration will be taking measures to brace for the possible impact of the unrest in Ukraine and Russia. According to Mottley, the unrest could have I’m plications for the cost of fuel and food, the supply of…
February 26, 2022
Search continues for missing divers in Trinidad – one found
As the search continues for divers for four members of an underwater team, the Paria Trading Company in a statement late Friday, said one member of the team has been found and was admitted to hospital in stable condition. According to Paria, five…
February 22, 2022
Kentish-Rogers sworn in as acting Premier for Anguilla
The island’s Minister of Education and Social Development, Dee-Ann Kentish Rogers has been sworn in as acting Premier.Kentish-Rogers, 29, a former beauty queen, is the youngest person to ever serve as acting Premier. In her position as acting…
February 22, 2022
US Coast Guard repatriates Caribbean migrants
The United States Coast Guard says it repatriated four Dominican Republic nationals and nine Haitians to the Dominican Republic between Monday and Wednesday, following the interdiction of an illegal voyage near Rincon, Puerto Rico. The US Coast…
February 22, 2022
CDEMA hosts the Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA) Orientation/Training in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
The Preparedness and Response Division (PRD) of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), through its Regional Training Centre (RTC), commenced a three day Damage and Needs Assessment (DANA) Orientation/Training workshop for the…
February 22, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID; mild symptoms
LONDON -- Queen Elizabeth II tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday and is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, Buckingham Palace said, adding that she still plans to carry on working. The diagnosis prompted concern and get-well wishes from across…