Regional News
Antigua and Barbuda’s Government denies business collaboration with Coca-Cola heir
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has rejected the claim made by Greek billionaire, 50-year-old Alkiviades “Alki” David, who alleged that he and Chase...
Trinidad and Tobago’s Government, defends its stance on Venezuela situation
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has again defended his Government’s stance regarding the political turmoil in Venezuela.
A number of countries have...
Jamaica’s war on sugary drinks in schools will stretch beyond school walls
Jamaica’s war on sugar will not only target the sale of sugary drinks in all early-childhood, primary-level and secondary-level institutions in the country, but...
Caribbean Islands Jolted by Earthquake
The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UWI) has said an earthquake, with a magnitude of 4.6 rocked...
Jamaica Company Wants to Launch Cannabis Dispensing Machines
A Jamaican cannabis company, EPICAN, intends to launch machines that will dispense medicinal cannabis, news reports say.
According to the reports, the machines will operate...
Barbados to get new national award
Barbados Parliament has given the green light to bestowing the Order of the Freedom of Barbados, the island’s highest national honour as an alternative...
PAHO urges treatment for people suffering with epilepsy
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says a significant number of people with epilepsy in the Caribbean do not receive treatment.
It said epilepsy is...
Barbados to offer free health care for resident CARICOM nationals
The Ministry of Health and Wellness in Barbados is preparing a document to take to Cabinet - which will provide for free health care...
Barbados Prime Minister alleges sabotage in public sector layoff
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is alleging that sabotage appeared to be behind how some of the layoffs were being undertaken in the public...
CCJ rules against law prohibiting Cross-Dressing in Guyana
In a landmark decision this morning, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that a law in Guyana, which makes it a criminal offence...
