Category Archives: Regional News
Jamaica Defence Force reassigns soldiers who killed disabled woman at home
The Jamaica Defence Force has reassigned to non-operational duties, the soldiers who shot and killed a disabled woman at her home. Last week during a Joint Police Military Operation in August Town, St. Andrew, Susan Bogle was killed by soldiers. … Continue reading
Cruise ship workers test positive for Coronavirus in Jamaica and Grenada
Cruise ship workers who returned to Jamaica and Grenada have tested positive for the Coronavirus. Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday confirmed that following tests done on the nationals who returned late last week, positive results were delivered. At a … Continue reading
Barbados Ambassador to the United Nations test positive for Coronavirus
The Barbados Ambassador to the United Nations, Liz Thompson, has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The Ministry of Health and Wellness confirmed Ambassador Thompson’s status yesterday via a statement. It said the diplomat, has no symptoms of the virus and … Continue reading
Dominica being told not to let their guard down
The people of Dominica are being told not to let their guard down even as there are no active Corona cases on the island. As of yesterday May 17th, all 16 confirmed cases have recovered and the process of reopening … Continue reading
Over 20,000 Bahamians out of jobs
Over 20,000 Bahamians are now out of jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bahamas Official Opposition calling for probe into events led to Health Minister resignation
The Official Opposition in the Bahamas is calling for an independent probe into the events that led to the resignation of Health Minister Dr. Duane Sands.
Jamaican man charged with murder of landlord
A 29-year-old Jamaican man is charged with the murder of a landlord.
Jamaican government to spend J$130 million on eliminating Aedes Aegyti breeding sites
The Jamaica government says it will spend an estimated J$130 million as it moves to eliminate the breeding sites of the Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes. The mosquitoes are responsible for the spread of dengue fever. Health and Wellness Minister, … Continue reading
Barbados braces for storm
Barbados could grind to a halt today because of the storm.
Several Caribbean islands on tropical storm alert
Several Caribbean islands are now bracing for Tropical Storm Dorian.
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