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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”.
Antigua Implements International Sanctions Against Russia
The Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador to the United States, Sir Ronald Sanders, Friday said that his Caribbean island is instituting measures to ensure it implements international sanctions against named Russian persons and entities.
Mom Credits Prayer for Daughter’s Ukraine Exit Lifeline
While she accepts some credit for having the foresight to purchase a return ticket for her daughter to start medical school in Ukraine last November, Keisha Ann Thomas is convinced that divine intervention had a much bigger hand in getting…
Colombia Says at Least 23 FARC Dissidents Killed in Operation
Military operation ‘forcefully dismantles’ FARC dissident structure, Colombian defence minister says.
Dominican Republic Begins Building Border Wall With Haiti
The Dominican president said the wall will reduce irregular migration and the smuggling of goods and weapons.
‘They’re Fed Up’: Workers In Puerto Rico Take To The Streets
Many public employees work one or two additional jobs to try to make ends meet.
CARDI Announces Appointment Of New Executive Director
The Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI), the Honorable Crenston C. Buffonge, Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Housing and the Environment, Montserrat is pleased to…