Category Archives: Regional News
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
St. Lucia’s Cannabis Bill said to be one that the rest of the world will envy
Former Chairman of the Cannabis Movement in St. Lucia, Andre De Caires is optimistic that the final Cannabis Bill will be one that the rest of the world will envy. His statement comes on the heels of a follow up … Continue reading
Most of the COVID-19 restrictions in Guyana have now been lifted
Most of the COVID-19 restrictions in Guyana have now been lifted. Mask wearing is no longer mandatory but is still being encouraged. People will no longer have to show proof of vaccination when entering public buildings. However these public buildings … Continue reading
COVID cases are said to be on the decline in Guyana
Guyana, like many Caribbean countries has been seeing a decrease in the number of COVID-19 deaths over the past 2 months. New cases of the virus are also on the decline. In a 24-hour period last Thursday there were only … Continue reading
Another sweeping victory for Mia
Another sweeping victory for Mia Mottley and her Barbados Labour Party. Barbadian voters yesterday gave all 30 seats in the parliament to the ruling BLP. The snap election was called 18 months before the constitutional end of the term. It … Continue reading
Over 300 teachers contract the coronavirus in Guyana
Three hundred and twenty teachers and more than 165 students have contracted the coronavirus since the new school term began in Guyana. The Guyana Teachers Union says the virus has struck in over 152 schools in the last 2 weeks. … Continue reading
COVID outbreak at a school in Grenada
In Grenada reports are saying several children at a school in St. George have tested positive for the coronavirus. Chief Education Officer Angela Findlay knew very little about the situation during a television interview yesterday. However she said parents must … Continue reading
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