Regional
CCJ rules it can’t set date for fresh elections in Guyana
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Friday ruled that it cannot “establish a date on or by which elections must be held” in Guyana...
ST. VINCENT-Government approves first marijuana licences
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government has approved a number of cannabis cultivation licences recommended by the Medical Cannabis Authority (MCA).
Prime Minister Ralph...
TRINIDAD-Police officers to be polygraphed and drug tested
The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) says it will commence polygraph testing of all regular and special police officers as part of the...
DOMINICA-Churches promises support to government on ban regarding same sex-marriages
The Dominica Association of Evangelical Churches (DAEC) Tuesday said it would support the government in maintaining a ban on same-sex marriages on the island.
“With...
GUYANA-President issues stay as AG files appeal against court ruling to jail Finance Minister...
Attorney General Basil Williams has filed an appeal against a High Court ruling that ordered Finance Minister Winston Jordon to face 21 days in...
BARBADOS-Venezuela government and opposition officials to hold talks in Barbados
Norway has confirmed that Venezuela government and opposition representatives will meet here this week as part of the ongoing efforts to find a solution...
CARICOM leaders at odds over capitalisation of CDF
The capitalisation of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Development Fund (CDF) has merged as a contentious issue as Caribbean leaders enter the final day of...
BAHAMAS- Seven Americans, including well known billionaire killed in helicopter crash
Seven people – all US citizens, were killed when a helicopter crashed about two miles off Grand Cay in the Abacos on Thursday.
The Royal...
ST. KITTS – St. Kitts Nevis debt to GDP ration continues downward trend
Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris says St. Kitts Nevis has become the first independent state in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) to bring its...
OECS-Direct Relief partnership to boost emergency medication supplies in the Eastern Caribbean
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States and Direct Relief have partnered to provide emergency medication supplies to OECS Member States in the event of...
Regional leaders meet to discuss wide ranging agenda at annual summit
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders open their 40th annual summit here on Wednesday, hoping to further push along the much heralded CARICOM Single Market and Economy...
Dominica PM says he will bow out after general election
Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says he intends to bow out of active politics following the next general election, constitutionally due by March next...
BERMUDA-Profits decline for major newspaper
Bermuda Press (Holdings) Ltd , owners of the island’s only remaining newspaper, has seen its profits plummet compared to last year, blaming a slowdown...