Regional
Court orders stay in implementation of property tax
The Government has been ordered to place a hold on plans to implement the property tax.
After hearing the constitutional motion in the San Fernando...
US Coast Guard offloads US$1.2 million worth of marijuana seized in Caribbean Sea
The United States Coast Guard says it has offloaded 573 pounds of marijuana, worth US$1.2 million, that was seized in the Caribbean Sea.
On Friday,...
Dramatic jump in arrest of Caribbean immigrants across the US
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency says in the 100 days since US President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Orders (EOs)...
ST. KITTS-Privy council dismisses case of murder convict
The UK based Privy Council has dismissed a appeal from a man who was convicted of the 2007 murder of his estranged wife.
Earlier this...
GUYANA-Boat captain feared dead following pirate attack
A boat captain is feared dead following an alleged attack by two masked pirates along the Corentyne River on Tuesday.
The police report that Mahadeo...
Jamaica and DR to boost ties
Jamaica and the Dominican Republic have agreed to increase trade, bilateral investment , cooperation in tourism and the training of teachers and students.
In a...
BERMUDA-Man heading to Jamaica fined for disturbance Virgin Atlantic flight
A resident of the United Kingdom was fined US$2,000 in Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for disorderly behaviour aboard an aircraft heading to Jamaica from...
BAHAMAS-Former PM resigns from party after crushing defeat at polls
Former Prime Minister Perry Christie has resigned as leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) with immediate effect.
Christie made the announcement late Monday in...
BERMUDA-Former Bermuda Premier dies aged 77
Tributes have poured in for former Bermuda Premier David Saul, after he died at home on Monday following two recent strokes.
Saul who was 77, ...
CAYMAN ISLANDS-Residency applications approved under new immigration law
Two permanent residence applications have been filed and approved for the first time here under a new immigration law.
The Cayman Compass reports that the...
ST. LUCIA- St. Lucia Government implements management strategy to tackle national debt
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet says the government has developed a Medium Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS)to tackle the current debt burden.
Chastanet, who is also...
ST. KITTS – Opposition leader says Prime Minister was given a full report on...
Leader of the main opposition St. Kitts Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP), Dr. Denzil Douglas has disclosed that he has in his possession, irrefutable evidence...
HAITI-Haiti announces increase in fuel price to help public finances
Haitians will be paying up to 20 per cent more for fuel starting Monday following a government announcement on the weekend.
The increase, geared towards...