July 17, 2017
Severe weather alert issued for Barbados
A severe weather alert has been issued for Barbados, as the Barbados Meteorological Service continues to monitor the progress of two tropical waves to the south-east of the island. The statement, issued at midday on Monday, indicated that the wave…
July 14, 2017
3.5 magnitude quake rocks BVI
An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.50 was felt in the British Virgin Islands late Thursday. The Puerto Rico Seismic Network says the quake occurred 7:23 pm (local time) at 18.27, longitude 64.66, or 16.67 kilometres south-south-east of Road Town,…
July 13, 2017
Haiti revives army, raising fears
After two decades with no army, Haiti has announced plans to rebuild its military to handle disasters and smuggling, though some fear the force could return to misdeeds, and be a tool of oppression. The poorest country in the Americas has announced…
July 4, 2017
Three Men from Dominican Republic Arrested in $3 Million Drug Bust
Three nationals of the Dominican Republic have been arrested while attempting to smuggle 151 kilogrammes of cocaine worth approximately $3.7 million into the United States.The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security…
July 3, 2017
US foreign relations to be discussed at CARICOM meeting
Community (CARICOM) leaders will be discussing CARICOM- US foreign relations at the 38th meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community being held on July 4-6, 2017. The discussion comes in lieu of new foreign policies…
June 30, 2017
Prosecutor Wants Suriname President Locked Away for 20 Years
Suriname’s military prosecutor Roy Elgin is proposing a tough prison sentence for President Desi Bouterse for his alleged role in the killing of 15 of his political opponents back in December 1982.El-gin believes the former army leader should be…
June 28, 2017
OECS stakeholders meet in Barbados to discuss public procurement reform
Reforming the public procurement process within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) could allow governments to better manage the use of scarce public funds. Such reforms also have the potential to contribute to inclusive growth by…
June 28, 2017
Hunt for pilot after attack on Supreme Court in Venezuela
The Venezuelan military is hunting for a rogue elite police officer suspected of carrying out a helicopter attack on the country's Supreme Court. Oscar Pérez posted Instagram videos admitting the attack and calling on Venezuelans to rise up against…
June 27, 2017
Antigua regrets Canada’s decision to end visa-free travel
The Antigua and Barbuda Government yesterday said it regrets the decision of the Canadian Government to end visa-free travel for nationals of the twin island. In a statement, the Gaston Browne Administration said that “this decision relates to…
June 23, 2017
T&T father sentenced to 20 years for incest
A High Court judge has sentenced a 50-year-old father of four to 20 years in jail after he was found guilty of having sex with one of his daughters. The man, whose name is not being disclosed, had been found guilty in April after he pleaded not…