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Montserrat tourism arrivals cross 20,000 for the first time in the active volcano era
The Montserrat Tourism Division, Office of the Premier reports that visitor arrivals to the island in 2019 increased by 14% over 2018, signaling the first time since the eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano in 1995 that the number has…
7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Cayman
The tremor, which occurred around 2:10pm and lasted about two minutes, sent office workers scrambling from their buildings into open spaces. Several sinkholes opened up at various points around Grand Cayman, causing damage to vehicles and…
No Coronavirus In Jamaica, Says Tufton
Minister of Health and Wellness Dr Christopher Tufton says categorically that there is no truth to the claim that there is a case of the coronavirus at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
Sex Strike – Gender Activists Call For Withholding Of Pleasure To Protest Violence Against…
Gender activists in Jamaica are hoping that the call for a more-than-one-month withdrawal of sexual privileges in romantic relationships will raise awareness about violence against women and enlist male muscle in the fight for respect.
Puerto Rico opens only 20% of schools amid ongoing quakes
Puerto Rico opened only 20% of its public schools on Tuesday following a strong earthquake that delayed the start of classes by nearly three weeks as fears linger over the safety of students.
Ambassador of the Eastern Caribbean States presents letters of credence to His Majesty King Mohammed…
His Excellency Mr. Ian M. Queeley, Ambassador and Head of Mission of the Embassies of Eastern Caribbean States to the Kingdom of Morocco presented his Letters of Credence to His Majesty King Mohammed VI during an official ceremony held on…
Risk of Novel Coronavirus in the Caribbean “Low” says CARPHA, but Preparation Needed
Executive Director of CARPHA, Dr. Joy St. John said “Presently, there have been no confirmed cases or reports of the 2019-nCoV in the Caribbean region and based on current information, the immediate health risk from this virus to the…
New Dominican embassy opened in the United Arab Emirates
The Commonwealth of Dominica has established a new embassy in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi. This becomes the first Dominican mission to the country, but also to the Middle East.
OECS Music Talk continues in St. Kitts and Nevis
The fourth installment of the OECS Music Talk continues in St. Kitts and Nevis today, Thursday 23 January, from 6:00pm at the UWI Open Campus, The Gardens, Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis.
JetBlue destined for JFK returns to GND for emergency landing
JetBlue Airways flight B6950/JBU950 an Airbus A320-232, departed Maurice Bishop International Airport, Point Salines, Grenada (GND) at 3:41 pm local time today, destined for John F Kennedy International Airport, New York (JFK).
Death of patient at MCMH to be investigated
The Ralph Gonsalves government has hired a Trinidadian professor of surgery to review the treatment of a man who died at the Milton Cato Memorial Hospital (MCMH) in late December, reportedly after a medical team stitched up a surgical tool…
‘Dead we woulda dead’ – Jamaican Woman recalls narrowly missing death after house collapsed on…
Last October, Joan Richardson went home and saw her roof in bits and pieces on the floor.
She stood in debris, choked on dust that clogged the air, and when she looked up, all she saw was the sky.
The house next door had collapsed on…
Pompeo says no plan to divide region
The United States has denied suggestions that it is working towards dividing the 15-member regional integration movement, CARICOM, as its Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo Wednesday held “frank discussions” with Jamaica’s Prime Minister…
Prime Minister of the Bahamas supports release of prisoners with small amounts of marijuana…
Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis yesterday suggested that cannabis reform laws are on the horizon, as he expressed support for the release of all prisoners incarcerated for the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Gonsalves backs Mottley, but says US free to meet ‘whoever it wants’
St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves Tuesday praised the position taken by his Barbadian counterpart Mia Mottley as some regional leaders prepare to meet in Jamaica with United States Secretary of State, Michael…