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Mottley warns of attempts to divide the Caribbean
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has warned of attempts to divide the 15-member Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping, as some regional leaders get ready to meet with the United States Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo on Tuesday.
Body cameras for officers within first quarter says Bahamas Minister of National Security
Police officers will be wearing body cameras within the next three to four months, according to Minister of National Security Marvin Dames.
Kidnapped doctor dies in crash: Suspects being treated at his hospital
TWO doctors were kidnapped after leaving their work shift at the San Fernando General Hospital before daybreak on Wednesday. One was killed as the kidnappers’ vehicle crashed along the Solomon Hochoy Highway.
Vincy mom prepares for legal battle over teen’s death in Trinidad
The mother of a 12-year-old girl with Vincentian and Trinidadian citizenship says she is suing the hospital in Trinidad where her child died on Jan. 2 having undergone there, three of five surgeries in connection with a brain tumour.
Man charged for defrauding lover thousands of dollars
In March 2019, Jude Sylvester Joseph was reported missing. January 2020 found him as an inmate in the remand sector of the Richmond Hill Prison after he was charged with fraud and money laundering.
UWI-SRC denies tsunami warning issued after earthquake off Dominica
The Trinidad-based UWI Seismic Research Center (SRC) has denied that a tsunami warning was issued following an earthquake that took place south of Dominica on Wednesday morning.
Jamaican Artist Settles $300 Million Lawsuit Against American Pop Star Miley Cyrus
Jamaican Dancehall artiste Flourgon and his legal team have reached a settlement in their US$300-million dollar lawsuit against American pop star Miley Cyrus.
Another earthquake shakes several islands
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook several islands, including Saint Lucia, on Wednesday morning, another in a series of quakes that has rattled the region.
Venezuela opposition charges congress and swears in leader
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó pushed through rows of national guardsmen blocking congress to retake his seat on Tuesday, and in a darkened building with no power he pledged to press forward in his bid to topple the country’s…
‘Everyone’s scared’ – Puerto Rico declares emergency after earthquakes
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez declared a state of emergency on Tuesday after a series of earthquakes killed at least one person, toppled buildings and knocked out power to nearly the entire island of more than 3 million people.
Victims in triple murder all strangled
Police have detained a suspect in the murders of three members of Chuniesingh family who were found tied up at a house on Getwell Avenue, Pinto Road, Arima, on Monday.
Principal murdered at pre-school
The first day of school began tragically for pupils of the Baby's Pre-School who saw their principal being brutally stabbed in what police have described as an incident of domestic violence.
6.4 quake strikes Puerto Rico amid heavy seismic activity
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Puerto Rico before dawn on Tuesday, the largest in a series of quakes that have struck the U.S. territory in recent days and caused heavy damage in some areas.
Former B’dos PM becomes new chairman among changes for LIAT
Former Prime Minister Owen Arthur will be the next Chairman of regional airline LIAT, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced.
Dominican women’s group to push for sex offenders registry
President of BPW Dominica, Rhoda St. John, said the organization will work with other women’s groups in the region to ensure the sex offenders registry becomes a reality.