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ST. VINCENT-Parents of former model in court on attempted murder charge
The parents of the former model, Yugge Farrell, who is charged with using abusive language to the wife of a senior government minister, appeared...
ST. KITTS-Opposition legislators stage walkout
Opposition legislators staged a walkout of the Parliament on Tuesday criticising Speaker Michael Perkins of attempting to stifle any criticism of the St. Kitts-Nevis...
JAMAICA-Judges critical of statements made by PM
Nearly 100 judges have called on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to retract statements he made recently regarding the appointment of a Chief justice and...
BAHAMAS-National Security Minister defends 11 police killings
National Security Minister Marvin Dames has defended the actions of the police following the latest fatal shooting here insisting that law enforcement officials are...
GRENADA-Ruling party to use more gospel music during campaign
The ruling New National Party (NNP) says it will not use calypso music during the campaign leading up to the March 13 general elections...
GUYANA-Prime Minister to undergo heart surgery in the United States
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo is to undergo heart bypass surgery in the United States on Tuesday, the Minister of State Joseph Harmon has announced.
“Prime...
JAMAICA-Senate gives green light to legislation absolving national heroes from criminal liability
The Jamaica Senate has approved legislation that will absolve certain national heroes from criminal liability in specified events
The National Heroes and other Freedom Fighters...
Britain, Canada and US warns of possible terrorist threat in Trinidad
Western countries have warned their nationals about a possible terrorist threat here after the Trinidad and Tobago police confirmed they had detained several people...
GUYANA-Pastor jailed for having sex with minor
A High Court judge has sentenced a 46-year-old pastor to 40 years in jail after he was found guilty of having sex with a...
Governor signs bill to end same-sex marriage in Bermuda
Governor John Rankin Wednesday ended weeks of uncertainty by approving the Domestic Partnership Act 2017, which ends same-sex marriages on the island as well...
Grenada celebrates 44th anniversary of independence with eye on general election
Grenada is celebrating its 44th anniversary of political independence from Britain with the traditional military parade , a public holiday and Prime Minister Dr. Keith...
BARBADOS-Legislators debate allegations of intercepting communications of Barbadian citizens
Former prime minister Owen Arthur has brushed aside allegations that between 2000-9 personal telephones in Barbados and Internet communications were intercepted by the government.
Speaking...
ST. VINCENT-Government announces three month tax amnesty
The St. Vincent and the Grenadines government has announced a three-month tax amnesty even as it ordered the Inland Revenue Department “to pursue tax...