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Category Archives: Regional News

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Guyana moves to set up accommodation in schools to get rid of squatters

The government in Guyana has moved to set up accommodation in schools after State owned sugar company, GUYSUCO began flooding the area of success, in an attempt to get squatters out. Many of the squatters have rejected the offer by … Continue reading

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Parents and students protest outside Parliament after CXC reveals flaws

Hours after the Caribbean Examination Council revealed some of the flaws and discrepancies in this year’s CSEC and CAPE tests, a protest outside the Trinidad and Tobago Parliament. Students and their parents yesterday demanded answers from the Education Minister. One … Continue reading

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