June 15, 2022
Sri Lanka gives government workers extra day off a week
Sri Lanka is giving government officials an extra day off a week to encourage them to grow food, amid fears of a food shortage. The country has around one million public sector employees. It comes as the island nation, home to around 22 million,…
May 23, 2022
Governments should subsidise food and energy, says IMF boss
Governments need to subsidise the cost of food and energy for the poorest members of society, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has told the BBC.People around the world are struggling with the rising cost of living. Kristalina…
March 17, 2022
Government of Belize presents billion dollar budget to Parliament
Prime Minister John Briceno has presented a BDZ$1.2 billion (One Belize dollar=US$0.49 cents) budget to Parliament, announcing the restoration of the restoration of the 2020-2021 wage levels to teachers and public officers as well as expecting to…
January 6, 2022
Guyana Government urges adherence to COVID protocols, including vaccination
The Guyana government Wednesday urged the population to get vaccinated and adhere to the protocols put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as the country recorded a significant increase in new cases and the union representing…
September 27, 2021
New Bahamas government says tourism is everyone’s business
The newly appointed Tourism Minister, Chester Cooper, Monday said he is “committed to creating jobs and opportunities for all Bahamians” as the country joined the global community in observing the 41st annual World Tourism Day. In a message marking…
November 21, 2018
St. Lucia opposition seeks resignation of Prime Minister
The main Opposition St Lucia Labour Party (SLP) yesterday filed a motion of no confidence against the Government of Prime Minister Allen Chastanet, calling also for his immediate resignation as the head of the two-and-a-half-year-old…
October 22, 2018
Exclusive: We finally have details on the TCI Climate Change Policy
As weather events appear to become more extreme, the issue of climate change continuously nears the forefront of world issues. During a press conference at the Hilly Ewing Building on Wednesday, September 12th, 2018, the Premier announced that…
December 28, 2015
Leader of The Opposition Christmas Message 2015
What a blessing it is to have made it this far in 2015. It is only by God’s grace and mercy we are alive and at our station in life. I am indeed grateful for the gift of life and for the privilege to address you from this platform another year and…
December 7, 2015
PDM BRINGS MOTION TO INVESTIGATE TOLCO
During a recent meeting of the House of Assembly, Hon Goldray Ewing led a Private Member’s Motion recommending the establishment of a Select Committee to investigate the sale and agreement between TCIG and TOLCO (The purchasers of TC Invest Loans).…
July 24, 2015
New North Caicos District Commissioner Appointed
A new District Commissioner (DC) has been appointed for the island of North Caicos by the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government, it was announced today, Thursday, 23 July 2015. Cynclair Musgrove will take up her new role in leading the…