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GUYANA-Man jailed for raping child
A 42 year old man has been sentenced to 44 years in jail after he was found guilty of sexually assaulting an 11 year-old...
Barbados dismisses claims it could suffer as a result of CSME requirement
Barbados has dismissed as “propaganda”, claims that the island could suffer a social fallout as a result of the implementation of the Protocol of...
ST. LUCIA- Government calls for “fresh and fair” elections in Venezuela
The Allen Chastanet led administration has pointed to the need for Venezuela to have fresh and fair elections .
In a statement on Thursday, the...
TRINIDAD – Investigation launched as CAL plane hits wall
Caribbean Airlines (CAL), has launched an investigation following an incident in which a plane hit a wall at the terminal building at the Piarco International airport.
In...
BARBADOS-Opposition party criticises VAT for online transactions
The opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) has criticised the decision of the Barbados government to amend the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act allowing for...
President Granger and Opposition Leader begin talks
President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat jagdeo began talks here on Wednesday aimed at finding a solution to the political impasse now confronting...
JAMAICA-Jamaica to invest in Deep Seabed Mining
The Jamaica government Monday said it is backing the island’s entry into the emerging industry of Deep Seabed Mining (DSM) through its sponsorship of...
DOMINICA-Venezuelan national arrested in drug bust
Police say they have arrested two people, including a Venezuelan national and seized more than EC$1.6 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) in illegal drugs.
The...
ST. VINCENT-Marijuana farmers, company haggle over price
The President of the Cannabis Revival Committee (CRC), Junior “Spirit” Cottle, is urging marijuana farmers not to accept anything less than EC$300 (One EC...
TRINIDAD-Prime Minister Rowley to undergo tests in the United States
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley Sunday announced that he would be traveling to the United States on Tuesday to undergo medical tests regarding his...
US postpones meeting with CARICOM on Venezuela
The United States has postponed a meeting with a Caribbean Community (CARICOM) delegation on Wednesday to discuss the ongoing political situation in Venezuela, Trinidad...
TRINIDAD-DEATH-Toddler dies after being crushed by vehicle
Police are investigating the death of a two-year baby girl, who died at the San Fernando General Hospital, south of here, more than 24...
ST.VINCENT-Former PM comments on ongoing election petition cases
The founder of the main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), Sir James Mitchell, has described as “misdemeanours” the alleged irregularities in the 2015 general...