Category Archives: Regional News
VESSEL SINKS IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, WITH LOCALS AND AFRICAN NATIONALS ON BOARD
The Antigua And Barbuda Government Wants To Launch A “Full Investigation” into the circumstances that led to the sinking of a vessel with several locals and African Nationals on board. Yesterday morning Chief Of Defense Staff Colonel Telbert Benjamin said, … Continue reading
Bush fires over a 48-hr period due to extremely dry conditions across Barbados
Bush fires across Barbados over a 48-hour period due to extremely dry conditions. Over the weekend there was consideration about upgrading the island’s alert protocols to include fire as a hazard. Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Kerry Hinds … Continue reading
There are now 7 cases of Monkey Pox in Jamaica
There are now 7 cases of the Monkey Pox virus in Jamaica. Two more people tested positive last week. The cases are said to be locally acquired. Health authorities say contact tracing has started. The Opposition, People’s National Party is … Continue reading
Monkey Pox patient in Guyana stable but still hospitalised
The Monkey Pox patient in Guyana is said to be stable and still hospitalised. Almost 2 weeks ago the first case of the virus was confirmed. Contact tracing was conducted and all the samples tested came back negative. Health Minister … Continue reading
Concerns expressed for safety of 4 Trinidad nations before the courts in Grenada
Ahead of today’s sentencing concern is expressed for the safety of the four nationals before the courts in Grenada. The men are Noel Cooper, John Alexander, Mikhail John and Sheon Jack. They were involved in a brawl on board the … Continue reading
Harbour Master captain and crew to appear before a Grenadian court today
The captain and crew of the Harbour Master vessel are expected to appear before a Grenadian court today. They are captain Noel Cooper, John Alexander, Mikhail John, Lance Wiggins and Sheon Jack. They were arrested last Wednesday morning in connection … Continue reading
St. Kitts & Nevis vote for new government 3 years ahead of constitutional date
Long lines are seen as the people of St. Kitts and Nevis vote for a new government, 3 years ahead of the constitutional date. An estimated 50, 933 people are registered to cast ballots. Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris was … Continue reading
Health Minister says preparations are being made to deal with Monkey Pox cases if any occur
With 3 CARICOM countries already confirming cases of the Monkey Pox virus, Minister of Health says preparations are being made to deal with cases, if and when they occur. Terrence Deyalsingh says steps have been initiated. Minister Deyalsingh says the … Continue reading
In Jamaica …health authorities want help to locate taxi driver who transported first Monkey Pox patient
The health authorities in Clarendon Jamaica are appealing to the public to help them locate the taxi operator who transported the first Monkey Pox patient from the May Pen Hospital to a home in the parish. According to the Medical Officer of Health, for the parish, Dr. Kimberley Scarlett Campbell, the patient who … Continue reading
Case involving Dereck Ramsamooj is brought up at CARICOM summit
The issue involving Trinidad and Tobago based political analyst, Derek Ramsamooj has been raised again at the CARICOM Heads Summit. Derek Ramsamooj was taken into custody in Suriname in October 2020. The authorities also seized his passport. The police told … Continue reading
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