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Former T & T Columnist Charged In Murder For Hire Plot In Florida
A 43-year-old Pembroke Pines, Florida man has appeared in a Fort Lauderdale federal magistrate court on a charge that he used the US mail system to solicit, plan, and pay for the murder of his former girlfriend’s new love interest.
Antigua And Barbuda Makes A Compassionate Payment To Former LIAT Workers
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda on Monday dispatched EC$2,000,000 to the LIAT Court-appointed Receiver for distribution to resident former LIAT workers.
The US Must Stop Deportations And Abuse Against Haitians
Deportations to Haiti from the United States, including Title 42 flights, have violated Haitians’ human rights and were followed by an increase in deportations of Haitians from across the Americas as Haiti continues to face a human rights…
Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves Believes West Indies Cricket Is In A State Of Crisis Bradley Jacks
Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, The Honourable Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, has described West Indies Cricket as being in a state of crisis.
PM Mottley Named Un 2021 Champion Of The Earth For Policy Leadership
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made an impact on the world stage with her speech at the United Nations General Assembly and again in Glasgow at COP26, but her words and passion have not only shown her commitment to the environment, but it…
Three More Hostages Released In Haiti, US Missionary Group Says
The 400 Mawozo gang still holds 12 hostages, including children, kidnapped in October and is seeking ransom payments.
Cuba To Update Domestic Vaccine To Battle Omicron
Cuban researchers are upgrading the island’s homegrown coronavirus vaccines to ensure protection against the new Omicron variant.
Government, Former Of LIAT Pilots At Odds Over Remuneration
The Antigua and Barbuda government has given former pilots with the cash-strapped airline, LIAT, a deadline to accept the proposals regarding outstanding severance payments owed to them even as the employees continue to express…
Rihanna To Be Barbados’ 11th National Hero
Barbadian global superstar Robyn Rihanna Fenty will be Barbados’ next national hero.
Barbados Cuts Ties With British Monarchy – Now A Republic!
Finally, after nearly 400 years of British rule, much talk, and several administrations later, Barbados has completely cut its ties with Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy.
The Food And Agriculture Organization Of The United Nations (Fao) And The Caribbean Agricultural…
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and The Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) teamed up recently to host a virtual Fish Silage for animal feed Workshop for 25 participants and…
Island Under Siege: Schools Remain Closed; Fuel Rationed In Guadeloupe
The situation in Guadeloupe remains tense as a fiery uprising against the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine mandate on the French Overseas territory continues.
El Salvador Plans First ‘Bitcoin City’, Backed By Bitcoin Bonds
El Salvador plans to build the world's first "Bitcoin City", funded initially by bitcoin-backed bonds, President Nayib Bukele said on Saturday, doubling down on his bet to harness the cryptocurrency to fuel investment in the Central…
UWI Launches US$1.5 Million Endowment For Medical Sciences: Medical Alumni Give To Fund Student…
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) through its Medical Alumni Association (UWIMAA) has launched an Endowment of US$1.5 million.
Skull Found On Caribbean Island Shows Evidence Of Leprosy
A skull unearthed on the uninhabited Caribbean Island of Petite Mustique has been described as a rare find especially as it’s one of just a few examples of leprosy identified on a skeleton in the western hemisphere.