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Maduro calls for snap legislative elections in Venezuela

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Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro called yesterday for snap legislative elections in Venezuela, proposing to bring them forward by nearly two years to coincide with...

Collective action needed for protection of environment says Ali

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As Guyana joined countries in Latin America and the Caribbean in celebrating the activation of the Escazú Agreement, the country’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali,...

One case of leprosy confirmed in Barbados

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One case of leprosy has been confirmed by health officials in Barbados, who have assured the public that there is no need to panic. The...

Barbados PM announces sale of LIAT shares

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The Barbados government on Tuesday night formally announced plans to sell its shares in the cash strapped regional airline, LIAT, but insisted that it...

Guyana Government to pay year-end bonus to public servants

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The Guyana Government said on Monday that it would be paying out a year-end bonus to public service employees whose salary is less than...

Dominica may remove customs charge to cushion impact of fuel prices

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Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says government will soon announce measures aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens as a result of high...

Jamaica threatens to leave CSME

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Jamaica may pull out of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) if a clear programme and definitive commitment to have it fully operational...

Caribbean Countries on alert over Online Suicide Game

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Authorities in the Caribbean are keeping a close eye on a social media game that encourages players to commit suicide. Dubbed the Blue Whale Challenge,...

Barbados’ school protocols being worked on for April reopening

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Barbados’ Principals are working with the country’s Ministry of Education to ensure all COVID-19 protocols are in place when face-to-face classes resume later this...

Ankle bracelets coming for some persons out on bail in Jamaica under new act

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A presiding judge in Jamaica will have the authority to prescribe whether a defendant who is granted bail should wear an electronic tracking device...
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