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Member States to Remain Vigilant and Continue to Support Activities and Educate the Public to…
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stated on Monday that the Member States should continue to remain on high alert for the importation of viral or other infections and monitor in-country syndromic surveillance systems for increases…
Argentina’s Import Limits Bring Fears of Looming Shortages
Raul Amil has been in the auto parts business in Argentina for more than 25 years. He has lived through numerous economic crises in a country infamous for its seemingly constant crashes. But he says that what Argentina is living through now…
Earthquake Shakes Ecuador’s Coast, Teen Killed by Power Line
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.7 shook Ecuador’s coast Thursday, causing one death when a teenager was electrocuted by a fallen power line, authorities said.
David Rudder, Sir Viv receive CARICOM Order
Calypso revolutionary David Michael Rudder of Trinidad & Tobago (pictured left) and former West Indies captain and batting sensation Sir Vivian Richards of Antigua and Barbuda were among four recipients of the prestigious Order of the…
Press Release From the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights
The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL), through the Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC), continues to show support for Saint Lucian creatives by obtaining a copyright licence from the Eastern Caribbean Collective…
Dr Mitchell Accepts Leader of the Opposition Position With Honour and Gratitude
11 days after losing the 23 June 2022 General Election, Dr Keith Mitchell was on Monday sworn in as the country’s Leader of the Opposition. The New National Party (NNP) which won both the 2013 and 2018 General Elections 15-null, captured 6…
Antigua Parliament Will Debate Changes to Abortion Laws
The Antigua and Barbuda Parliament will meet early next week to discuss abortion rights issues with the government hinting that the session would allow for “some altering” of the law as it relates to abortion.
GBV Workplace Policy Ratified by Regional Employers and Workers
More than 47 companies and 50 labour unions from 18 Caribbean countries have agreed to a baseline policy to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in the world of work.
Income Support for 4000 Families in St Vincent Will Begin on July 1
Over three thousand (3000) ATM cards have been distributed to heads of households under the Volcano Eruption Emergency Programme.
Dominica Urges Unity Among Caricom Countries Following Commonwealth Secretary General Race
Dominica is urging Caricom members to use their upcoming summit as an opportunity to strengthen their relationship with each other, following the Commonwealth secretary-general campaign where two regional countries vied for the position.
104 Schools Benefit From Alternative Justice Programme
Justice Minister Delroy Chuck says 104 schools have benefited from the alternative justice services programme through his ministry’s collaboration with the Ministry of Education in stemming violence among students.
Accused in Murder of 5 to Undergo Psychiatric Evaluation
Supreme Court Justice Leighton Pusey, while declaring that Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewellyn was quite within her rights to promptly serve notice of her intention to seek the death penalty for the man accused of murdering a…
Crew Member on Flight Into Saint Lucia Tests Positive for Monkeypox
A crew member on a flight into Saint Lucia tested positive for monkeypox, the island’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr. Sharon Belmar-George, has disclosed.
Dozens of People Dead in Colombia Prison Riot
Forty-nine people have been killed and 30 injured during an attempted escape from prison in Tulua, officials say.
CXC® Data Intelligence Gateway Consultation Sessions in Jamaica
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) team of Dr Wayne Wesley, Registrar and CEO, Dr Eduardo Ali, Pro-Registrar and Deputy CEO, and Mr Andre Blair, Systems Database Analyst, recently engaged government stakeholders in Jamaica on a …