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Hundreds bid farewell to footballer Dominic James

His life might have been short-lived but Dominic James made a huge impact on the lives on many. Affectionately called “Delly”, James’ positive impact on others both on and off the field was evident by the hundreds of mourners who turned…

TV journalist charged with assault, harm and ‎damage

The host of the popular television series Untold Stories, Dale Elliott, was slapped with several charges when he appeared in the Gros Islet District Court Friday afternoon. Elliott was charged with damage, harm, assault and two counts of…

Grenada PM speaks out on knighthood controversy

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- Following allegations that British public relations consultant Anthony Bailey used promises of donations and unofficial honours to obtain an unlawful knighthood in Grenada, the prime minister of Grenada has spoken…

Nicole now a hurricane; forecast to meander south of Bermuda

Tropical cyclone Nicole strengthened into a hurricane on Thursday, with maximum sustained winds near 85 mph (140 km/h) with higher gusts. Although some additional strengthening is expected Thursday night, weakening is forecast by late…

Hurricane Matthew Triggers Record Insurance Payout For Haiti

The government of Haiti is still to determine the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew, but it’s about to receive a record insurance payout. The CCRIF SPC (formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility) says it’s…

Bahamas Grapples With Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

The Bahamas continues to grapple with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the lethal storm that lashed the chain of islands with widespread flooding yesterday, forcing residents to flee their homes, damaging structures and downing trees and…

Effects of a Weaker Hurricane Matthew Spread over Island Chain

Hurricane Matthew’s strong winds, heavy rains, and a dangerous storm surge this morning started to spread over the Bahamas after leaving behind widespread damage in Haiti’s rural south and making a dash across Cuba. The archipelago will be…

CARICOM to monitor elections in Haiti

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is mounting a CARICOM electoral observer mission for the presidential elections in Haiti scheduled for Sunday, 9 October, 2016 Dr Steve Surujbally, Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission will lead the…

Hurricane Matthew: Category Four storm pounds Haiti

The most powerful Caribbean hurricane in nearly a decade has hit Haiti, bringing 145mph (230km/h) winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm surges. Hurricane Matthew, a Category Four storm, made landfall at the south-western tip at about 11:00…

Bahamas union leaders declare ‘war on government’

Union leaders in The Bahamas declared “war on the government” on Wednesday, a week after it was revealed that Attorney General Allyson Maynard-Gibson stopped a private prosecution against the top management of Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort…