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ST. KITTS-Prime Minister says crime is the country’s greatest challenge
Prime Minister Harris has reiterated the government’s commitment to the fight against crime but also said the public’s help is needed.
During Wednesday press briefing,...
BAHAMAS – OAS observers issue preliminary recommendations
The Electoral Observation mission of the Organisation of American States (OAS/EOM) to The Bahamas has urged the government to consider modernizing its electoral processes...
GUYANA-Security boosted around Parliament building
The Guyana Police Force has extended its cordon around the Parliament building to include several nearby streets.
This is being done while the nation assembly...
Opposition wins Bahamas election
(Caribbean News Service) — Dr. Hubert Minnis led the main opposition party to victory on Wednesday, ousting the ruling party in General Elections.
Prime Minister...
BAHAMAS-Bahamians vote in general election
Bahamians are voting on Wednesday to elect a new government in what could be a close race between the governing Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)...
GUYANA-Government to make provisions for workers with downsizing of sugar industry
With plans in the making to downsize the production of sugar, the Government says provisions are being made for workers in the industry.
Minister of...
BARBADOS – Central Bank tightens monetary policy
Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados Cleviston Haynes has announced changes to the monetary policy as the Government seeks to address the...
GUYANACCJ orders Guyana to refund Trinidad company millions in “unlawful” environmental tax
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ordered Guyana to refund the Trinidad-based beverage company, SM Jaleel (SMJ) and its subsidiary here over Guyana’s...
ST. LUCIA-Prime Minister unveils EC$1.5 billion budget
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Allen Chastanet late Tuesday presented his first ever budget to Parliament with a promise to pursue an aggressive...
CARIBBEAN-PAHO calls for improved hand hygiene to prevent antimicrobial resistance
As part of the “SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands campaign,” the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) calls for improved hand hygiene to prevent antimicrobial...
JAMAICA- Police investigate mysterious death of two sisters
The police have launched a probe into the mysterious death of two sisters Rosrick Deviana King, 5 and Rosricka Devrickaye King, 4, in the...
BARBADOS-Trinidad hopes to re-establish High Commission in Barbados
Chief of Protocol in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Philip St. Hill says the government of Trinidad and Tobago has sought permission...
GUYANA-Prime Minister calls on High Court judge to remove himself from case
Prime Minister Moses Nagamootoo has called for the High Court judge Franklyn Holder to remove himself from a case due to a well publised...