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PAHO praises Caribbean on global strategy regarding health of women, children, adolescents
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says the Caribbean is advanced in the adaptation of the Global Strategy for the Health of Women, Children...
Equal rights campaigners celebrate first gay marriage in Bermuda
Equal rights campaigners,- including a former cabinet minister, are celebrating Bermuda’s first gay marriage.
The marriage ceremony of Bermudian lawyer Julia Saltus and her partner...
Cayman Islands new national unity government sworn in
A coalition legislature is now in place in the Cayman Islands following days of uncertainty after the May 24 general election.
On Wednesday, the coalition...
BAHAMAS-Recurrent expenditure for 2017/2018 to increase by US$218 million
The recurrent expenditure for this fiscal year is set to increase by US$218 million over the $2,458 million for 2016/2017.
This was announced by Deputy ...
BARBADOS-Opposition leader brands budget “de facto devaluation of dollar”
By Marie Claire Williams
CMC – Opposition leader Mia Mottley Wednesday described this year’s national budget as “a de facto devaluation” of the Barbados dollar, and branded...
GRENADA-PM keeps nation guessing as to date for general election
Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell is keeping Grenadians guessing as to when he will announce the date for the next general election that is...
Yet another twist to the formation of a government in Cayman Islands
A new twist to the formation of a government in this British Overseas Territory following the May 24 general elections that resulted in none...
Government minister among 12 detained in bribery scandal
(Caribbean News Service)
A cabinet member and nearly a dozen other people including top-level officials in the Dominican Republic’s government were detained Monday in a...
Prime Minister under fire over homophobic comments
(CNS)
Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has come under fire over homophobic comments directed at two young men who are members of the main opposition...
TRINIDAD-Central Bank says oil production higher in first quarter of 2017
Oil production in the first quarter of 2017 was higher than the same period last year even though production levels were lower than in...
ST. KITTS- PM says CBI important for country’s future
Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris says the Team Unity-led Government views the country’s Citizenship by Investment Programme (CBI) as an integral part...
Seventh Day Adventist Church says public should not rush to judgement following arrest of...
The Seventh Day Adventist Church (SDA) has appealed to the public not to rush to judgment following the recent arrest of two pastors.
Executive Secretary...
Guyana predicts near four per cent economic growth this year
Guyana says it may have to revise earlier predictions of a 3.8 per cent economic growth this year as a result of developments within...