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US Virgin Islands Waives Visas for Regional Visitors
The Biden administration recently approved the Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act – a move that makes it possible for persons from the Caribbean to visit the US territory for up to 45 days without a visa.
Whistle-Blower Claims to Know What Led to Death of Divers
Couva South Member of Parliament Rudranath Indarsingh has accused the Government of attempting to cover up the investigation into the February 25 incident that led to the death of four divers at Paria Fuel Trading Company.
UK, CDB to Provide US$68 Million to Increase Climate Resilience in Dominica
The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has endorsed two infrastructure projects to increase climate resilience in Dominica.
As Panama Tightens Visa Rules, Cubans Brace for Tough Journeys
A new rule requiring Cubans to obtain a transit visa before entering Panama has sparked protests in Havana.
Venezuela’s Army Collaborated With Colombian Rebel Groups: HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Venezuelan soldiers of conducting joint operations with Colombian rebels in Venezuela’s Apure state earlier this year, amid a “dramatic increase” in violence along a remote and often lawless stretch of…
Protesters in Jamaica Spurn Royals Ahead of Official Visit
Protesters in Jamaica raised their fists Tuesday as they donned T-shirts emblazoned with a pair of shackled Black wrists surrounded by the phrases “Seh Yuh Sorry!” and “Apologize now!” as they demonstrated just hours before Prince William…
Norman Manley Law School Emerges Victorious at the 12th Annual CCJ International Law Moot
On Friday, 18 March, the Norman Manley Law School was announced the overall winner of the XII Annual Caribbean Court of Justice’s (CCJ) International Law Moot Competition. It is the fourth win for the Jamaica-based law school, which bested…
Jamaicans Shun UK Royal Visit, Demand Slavery Reparations
Dozens of well-known leaders in Jamaica including professors and politicians are demanding an apology and slavery reparations as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge prepare for a trip to the former British colony.
La Soufriere Alert Level Lowered to Green
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, on the advice of scientists from the Seismic Research Centre, University of the West Indies, lowered the volcanic alert level at La Soufriere from yellow to green, effective Wednesday.
Guyana Explores Cultivation of Wheat Ahead of the Next Crisis
Three weeks after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine the South American nation of Guyana says they are preparing for the next big crisis, Food Security.
Norwegian Escape: Cruise Ship Carrying Thousands Runs Aground Off Dominican Republic
A cruise ship carrying around 3,000 tourists ran aground off the Dominican Republic on Monday, officials said, having run into trouble shortly after it departed from the island nation’s Puerto Plata port.
MP’s Return Home
After being away for two years, parliamentarians were jubilant to return to the historic Parliament Buildings for the 2022 Financial and Economic Statement.
Pressure Builds on Biden to Repay Venezuela’s Goodwill Moves
Pressure is building on the Biden administration to begin unwinding sanctions on Venezuela after President Nicolas Maduro freed two American prisoners and promised to resume negotiations with his opponents.
Dmitry Rybolovlev, Whose Superyacht Remains in SVG, Escapes Sanctions, for Now
Wednesday 9 March makes six days since ANNA superyacht belonging to AS Monaco owner Dmitry Rybolovlev has been anchored in the waters of St Vincent and the Grenadines.
PM Mottley Salutes Barbadian Women on International Women’s Day
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has paid glowing tribute to the women of Barbados for their fortitude and resilience in trying times while contending that their duty of care to one another will see the “walls of inequality torn down”.