Category Archives: Regional News
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
Turnout at schools in St. Catherine, Jamaica has improved after surge of gang violence in the area
Some school principals in Spanish Town, St. Catherine are reporting that student and staff turnout has improved greatly, when compared to last week. A State of Public Emergency has been implemented in the Parish in response to the violence. School … Continue reading
Bahamas Education Minister dismisses reports of violence in some schools
Education Minister in the Bahamas is seeking to dismiss reports of violence in some schools. Minister Glynis Hannah Martin says some of the reports are either incorrect or greatly exaggerated. She is denying that a student beat a school administrator … Continue reading
Protest in Denham Town, Jamaica triggered by a fatal police shooting
The Kingston Western Police are calling for calm in the Denham Town community today following two straight days of protests The residents who mounted roadblocks on Saturday night were protesting the fatal shooting of thirty-two-year-old Horaine Glenn of Charles Street, … Continue reading
Use of party drugs now reported in Jamaica’s school system
The authorities in Jamaica are now reporting the use of recreational drugs within the school system. Detective Corporal Damien Harmond is a Safe School Coordinator. He says students are finding ways to certain drugs and the result is not very … Continue reading
Search continues for 5 CARICOM nationals in waters off Chaguaramas
The search continues for the 5 CARICOM nationals who disappeared after their boat overturned in Trinidad and Tobago waters. Yesterday the St. Vincent and the Grenadines flagged cargo ship the MV Fair Chance, was being towed into local waters after … Continue reading
Search continues for 5 CARICOM nationals who vessel sank in Trinidad and Tobago waters
The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard is searching for 5 fishermen who have been missing since their vessel sank in local waters. The incident occurred last Saturday. According to the coast guard, shortly before 4pm a distress call was made … Continue reading
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge likely to be greeted with a protest as they arrive in the Bahamas today
Protest is likely to greet Prince William and his wife Kate when they arrive in the Bahamas today. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have been visiting some Caribbean countries as part of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. The royal couple … Continue reading
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