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GUYANA-Man charged with murdering ex-wife
A 38-year-old man will return to court on June 25, charged with the murder of his wife, whose body was found in a shallow...
BARBADOS-CCJ dismisses appeal by Grenadian nationals
The Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) Monday dismissed an application four Grenadian nationals who had accused the Barbados government of violating their right...
DOMINICA-Political parties get into election campaign mode
Dominica’s two main political parties have gone into election campaign mode, urging supporters to ensure their victory at the polls, a date for which...
Caribbean Ministers of Health to participate in the 72nd World Health Assembly
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says Caribbean Ministers of Health will be among health authorities from the Americas participating in the 72nd World...
TRINIDAD-Jamaican attorney no show in matter involving former attorney general
Jamaica-born Queen Counsel, Vincent Nelson, is due to appear in court on June 4, after he failed to appear on Thursday in the case...
European Union removes three Caribbean countries from its black list
The Council of the European Union Friday said it had removed Aruba, Barbados and Bermuda from the EU’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions
It said the...
BELIZE-Court of Appeal rules in favour of opposition legislator
Opposition legislator, Julius Espat, says he will seek compensation after the Court of Appeal ruled that his ejection from the Parliament two and a...
TRINIDAD-Helicopter makes emergency landing as search continues for escape prisoners
A national security helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing here on Wednesday as the mother of one of the eight prisoners who...
Jamaican group completes take-over of Trinidad insurance company
The National Commercial Bank Financial Group (NCBFG) says it has “successfully completed’ the acquisition acquire control of the Trinidad-based company, Guardian Holdings Limited (GHL).
NCBFG...
GUYANA-Bank confirms visa card fraud activity
Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited Wednesday said it had been able to “quickly identify” cases where its customers had been impacted by recent fraudulent activity...
10,626 Jamaicans Overstay US Visas In 2018
A total of 10,626 Jamaicans overstayed their United States (US) non-immigrant tourism/business (B1/B2) visas between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018, the US...
BARBADOS-Former Central Bank governor makes case for adopting US currency
A former central bank governor is calling for Caribbean countries to give up their individual currencies and adopt the United States dollar.
Dr. DeLeslie Worrell,...
DOMINICA-Opposition party to launch candidates for next general election
The main opposition United Workers Party (UWP) says it will formally launch its campaign for the next general election when it presents its 21...