Regional News
PAHO warns Caribbean at risk of heat waves
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is warning people in the Caribbean that they are at risk for heat strokes and even death as...
EC-LAC slashes 2018 growth forecast for Latin America and Caribbean countries
The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) yesterday predicted lower than expected economic growth for Latin America and Caribbean countries, slashing...
Swine flu vaccines run low in Trinidad
Influenza vaccinations have run low in some health centres in Trinidad and Tobago as public demand grows with the threat of the deadly H1N1...
Grenadian national charged with defrauding undocumented Caribbean immigrants
A Grenadian national faces up to seven years in jail after he appeared in a court here charged with several offences related to his...
World Bank funds to help improve good governance in Guyana
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved a US$20 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA) to strengthen institutions, laws and regulations...
State Department Releases U.S.-Caribbean 2020 Report
The Department of State and USAID are at the forefront of efforts across the government to advance U.S. interests by engaging with the Caribbean...
Jamaica Prime Minister appeals for more responsible road use
Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness, is appealing for more responsible road use in order to reduce crashes and fatalities.
“I implore my fellow Jamaican road...
Norway confirms long-lasting support to help Caribbean curb corruption
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says the Government of Norway has confirmed its long-lasting support - to help countries curb corruption and implement pro-transparency...
Barbados government urged to improve on prevailing economic performance
The Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB), Cleviston Haynes, January 30, 2019 told the government of Barbados, that it must seek to...
Jamaica set the pace in 1st ever export of medicinal cannabis flower
Jacana, a leader in the outdoor cultivation and distribution of medical cannabis, has completed the first-ever international export of Jamaican medical cannabis flower, securing...
