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Murder of 76-year-old man shocks Battersea
The gruesome murder of 76-year-old Herbert Johnson in his bed last Thursday morning has left members of the Battersea community in shock. Johnson was shot multiple times, including in the face, after two gunmen invaded his home minutes…
IMF deputy managing director to attend Caribbean finance conference in Antigua
The deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Zhang Tao, will attend a crucial conference in Antigua on 27 and 28 October on the issues confronting the banking system in the Caribbean.
The conference is being…
OAS calls on the region to defend democracy in Venezuela
WASHINGTON, USA -- The secretary general of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, on Saturday called on the countries of the region to take "concrete actions to defend democracy in Venezuela" after the Venezuelan National…
Haiti prison break: 174 inmates escape after killing guard
(CNN) A manhunt is underway after 174 inmates escaped from a prison in Haiti following a riot during which one guard was killed, authorities said.
The prison break occurred at a facility in Arcahaie on Saturday, said Inspector Garry…
Facebook post could land attorney Sturge in hot water
THE conduct of attorney and United National Congress (UNC) Senator Wayne Sturge has come into question following a Facebook post he made related to an ongoing murder trial.
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PM Harris attends 86th Meeting of the Monetary Council
ROAD TOWN, TORTOLA, OCTOBER 21ST, 2016 (PRESS SEC) – Chairman of the OECS Authority Prime Minister Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris of St. Kitts and Nevis is at the 86th Meeting of the Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank…
St Vincent PM addresses LIAT issues
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, has sought to “clear the air” on some of the misconceptions about regional air carrier LIAT.
Gonsalves, who is the chairman of the majority…
Trinidad appeal court rejects opposition election challenge
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- The Court of Appeal in Port of Spain, Trinidad, took just two hours on Monday to reject an appeal by the opposition United National Congress (UNC) challenging the dismissal of its election petitions over the…
Lose The Religion! UWI Lecturer Says Time To Scrap Religious Studies In Schools
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday October 20, 2016 – Cut out the religious mumbo jumbo!
That’s the call of University of the West Indies (UWI) Political Scientist Dr Tennyson Joseph who says it’s time to end to religious teachings and…
CIBC FirstCaribbean CEO meets with clients, staff in Virgin Islands
Tortola, British Virgin Islands, October 20, 2016 – The Chief Executive Officer of regional bank CIBC FirstCaribbean says the bank’s ability to grow and remain profitable hangs squarely on how it responds to the needs of its customers in…
UN calls for robust hurricane response to tackle extremely difficult situation Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti -- Hurricane Matthew, which ripped through Haiti two weeks ago, has left more than 700,000 people in an “extremely difficult situation,” United Nations special adviser David Nabarro said on Wednesday, and while steady…
Trinidadian mayor pleads not guilty to driving under the influence
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — The mayor of the south-western town of Point Fortin, Clyde Paul, Wednesday pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence.
Paul, 72, who was represented by former police commissioner, James…
How An Antiguan Legislator Ended Up Facing 5 Criminal Charges
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Tuesday October 18, 2016 – A Senator of the ruling Antigua Labour Party (ALP) is now in hot water after allegedly wounding an elderly former senator over the weekend.
The Daily Observer newspaper reported that Senator…
Panama hires PR firm amid ongoing Panama Papers fallout
WASHINGTON, USA -- Arrests, protests and legal challenges continue across the world, and Panama has now officially engaged a public relations firm to manage the country’s reputation amid ongoing global fallout from Panama Papers…
Antigua-Barbuda steps up for Haiti
ST JOHN’S, Antigua -- Antigua and Barbuda prime minister, Gaston Browne, has announced that his government is giving US$100,000 to Haiti to help its people cope with the humanitarian crisis facing the country as a result of Hurricane…