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‘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…
T&T backs B’dos, blanks Pompeo’s meeting
The T&T Government has backed Barbados’ position not to send a representative to today’s meeting being held by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with several Caribbean leaders in Jamaica. The Communication…
Teenager charged for pretending to be a doctor
Akim Andrew, the young man who was months ago charged by police for pretending to be a police officer, is now facing the charge of pretending to be a medical doctor and is scheduled to make his first appearance in court on Tuesday, 21…
St Kitts Foreign Minister Does Not Regard Meeting With Pompeo As Dividing CARICOM
Foreign Affairs Minister Mark Brantley says St Kitts-Nevis does not regard the move by the United States to invite some regional countries to a meeting in Jamaica with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo as a means of dividing the…
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.