Category Archives: Regional News
St. Lucians told they must do their part in preventing the spread of COVID-19
Prime minister of St. Lucia is again telling members of the public they must do their part in preventing the spread of the coronavirus. The number of infections is climbing and Allen Chastenet says if things do not change, his … Continue reading
New Opposition Leader sworn in Jamaican Parliament
Mark Golding has been sworn in as Opposition Leader in the Jamaican Parliament, less than 48 hours after he successfully turned away a challenge from Lisa Hanna to become the 6th President of the People’s National Party. Governor General, Sir … Continue reading
St. Lucia confirms 10 new COVID cases
Ten new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in St. Lucia. The country’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sharon Belmar George, delivered the information yesterday. She said the cases are 5 men and 5 women. They are now in quarantine. Dr. … Continue reading
Transport Minister denies knowledge of “under the counter” sale of PBR passes
Works and Transport Minister Rohan Sinanan denies knowledge of the under the counter sale of Priority Bus Route passes. The former Vice President of the Route 2 Maxi Taxi Association, Brenton Knights, made the allegation on Tuesday. However when contacted … Continue reading
Shooting at party in Jamaica sees 2 dead and 11 wounded
Two are dead and 11 others are wounded during a shooting at a party in Westmooreland, Jamaica Reports say there was an argument between 2 men at the Under Vibes Sports Bar in Gordon District last Sunday evening. One of … Continue reading
CXC agrees to reimburse students
All parents of students querying their CSEC and CAPE results will be reimbursed. The decision was taken following a meeting of Education Ministers of the region on Tuesday this week. The Barbados based Caribbean Examinations Council agreed to cut the … Continue reading
Jamaica PM indicates damage caused by tropical storm is at 2 billion and counting
Prime Minister Andrew Holness has indicated that the damage caused by Tropical Storm Zeta is at 2 billion and counting. But speaking in parliament yesterday Mr. Holness said the estimate, included in a report presented by the national work agency is … Continue reading
St. Lucia has recorded 9 new cases of COVID which includes a 12-year-old
St. Lucia has recorded 9 new cases of the coronavirus including a 12-year-old child. The Ministry of Health says the new cases push the total of positive persons to 63. Thirty-six are active cases. The Ministry says 5 of the … Continue reading
Opposition Leader announces date for Internal Elections for her party
A date for Internal Election in the United National Congress has been announced. UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar has been under pressure to hold the elections. Last night during a virtual report to the nation, Kamla Persad-Bissessar announced the date, as … Continue reading
COVID deaths rise in Jamaica
There are 5 new COVID related deaths in Jamaica. All 5 patients are male. The number of people dead as a result of the virus is now 179. The new deaths are 2 men from St. James, 2 from St. … Continue reading
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