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Forging a Path Forward: Caribbean Tourism’s Unified Strategy
The vision for a unified Caribbean tourism industry was clearly articulated at Caribbean Tourism Organisation's (CTO) business meetings in Saint-Martin this week. The CTO Board of Directors and Ministerial Council are developing a plan of…
Attorney-General Garth Wilkin Advocates for Aspiring Female Jurists
Attorney-General Garth Wilkin highlighted the exemplary role of female leaders within the judicial system of the Eastern Caribbean during the recent Ceremonial Opening of the EC Supreme Court Law Year.
In his address, Garth Wilkin,…
Prof Robinson says there is need to address UWI’s financial woes
Jan 29, 2024 (LOOP CARIBBEAN NEWS) Newly installed principal of the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (UWI FIC), Professor C. Justin Robinson, says the regional institution will have to address the financial situation it…
SVG Coast Guard confirms four dead in plane crash off Bequia
Lieutenant Commander Deon Henry of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Coast Guard has confirmed that everyone on board a plane that crashed off the coast of Bequia on Thursday (Jan. 4) has died.
Southwest Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Cuba After Bird Strike
A Southwest Airlines flight that was bound for Fort Lauderdale, Florida was forced to return to Cuba on Sunday morning after reportedly experiencing bird strikes.
ECCB Engages The Marketing Machine as Principal Marketing Agency for DCash
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is excited to announce that it has engaged The Marketing Machine, a full-service marketing consultancy firm, as the principal marketing agency for DCash, the digital version of the Eastern…
Guyana Blasts American Airlines’ Treatment of PM Rowley, Dr Gonsalves
Dignitaries were allegedly forced to leave the executive lounge and go to the check-in counter
Antigua Election: Ruling Party Wins Nail-biter for Third Consecutive Victory
Prime Minister Gaston Browne led his ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) to a nail-biting victory in Wednesday’s general election, winning nine of the 17 seats for a third consecutive term in office, according to the preliminary…
Mexican President Says He’ll Consider ‘El Chapo’ Request
At least three more people are reported to have died amid protests against Peru's President Dina Boluarte.
Antigua and Barbuda Vote for a New Government
An estimated 60,916 people are eligible to cast ballots Wednesday as Antiguans and Barbudans go to the polling stations to elect a new government for the next five years.
Usain Bolt Lost More Than US$12-Million in SSL Fraud – Lawyers Confirm
Lawyers confirm Bolt hit for more than US$12m in SSL fraud
Honduran Activists Demand Action After Killing of Water Defenders
President Xiomara Castro’s government must do more to protect those fighting for environmental rights, critics say.
Canada Imposes New Sanctions on Two ‘Haitian Elites’
Canadian government accuses two Haitian nationals, including an associate of ex-President Martelly, of enabling gangs.
Brazil Braces for New Wave of Pro-Bolsonaro Demonstrations; Court Ruling Effectively Suspends the…
Brazilians are bracing for a new wave of nationwide protests by supporters of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, days after his followers stormed the Brazilian capital’s Supreme Federal Court, National Congress and presidential…
Bahamas Regulator Rejects FTX’s Claims About Seized Assets’ Value
Securities Commission of the Bahamas says debtors of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange had ‘incomplete information.’