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Ambassador Mills Mourns Passing of Ethiopian Ambassador to Cuba
Her Excellency Verna Mills, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Resident Ambassador to Cuba, has expressed profound sadness following the passing of His Excellency Ayele Lire Jijamo, the Ethiopian Ambassador to Cuba.
Ambassador Mills highlighted the late…
OECS Celebrates St. Kitts and Nevis’ 42nd Anniversary of Independence
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of the nation's 42nd Anniversary of Independence. The celebration, held…
Trinbago Knight Riders to Clash with Guyana Amazon Warriors in CPL Final
The stage is set for a thrilling finale to the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 tournament as the Trinbago Knight Riders will take on the Guyana Amazon Warriors. The championship match is scheduled to be held on Sunday, at the…
Haitian Gang Attacks Town, Leaving Teacher Dead and Dozens Traumatized
A wave of violence struck a small town in Haiti this week after heavily armed gangs launched a coordinated attack, killing at least one teacher, kidnapping residents, and setting fire to several buildings.
According to local authorities…
CWI LAUNCHES MAJOR INDIA TRAINING INITIATIVE FOR EMERGING TALEN
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced an innovative development program that will see seven of the region's most promising young cricketers embark on a specialized training camp at the Chennai Super Kings Academy…
Conviction Quashed: Privy Council sends Kartel case back to local Appeal Court
BREAKING NEWS: Jamaica Observer is reporting that the Privy Council has ordered that incarcerated dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel and his three co-accused have their convictions quashed for the murder of Clive ‘Lizard’ Williams.
CTO Chairman Hails Success of Business Meetings in Saint-Martin
SAINT-MARTIN (February 11, 2024): The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) concluded its business meetings last week in Saint-Martin, marking a significant milestone in the collaborative efforts to strengthen and revitalize the Caribbean…
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…