Category Archives: Regional News
Tempers flare in Bahamas House of Assembly
Tempers flare in the House of Assembly in the Bahamas. Former Minister of State in the Finance Ministry Kwasi Thompson accuses the new government of misleading the country by claiming a 1 billion dollar hidden deficit. Deputy Prime Minisiter Chester … Continue reading
Another Caribbean Prime Minister laments climate control challenges
Another stirring appeal from a CARICOM Prime Minister, his country needs help to deal with the challenges of global warming. Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Phillip Davis yesterday followed other leaders of the region in telling the COP 26 Summit, … Continue reading
Barbados tells industrialised nations, it is time to do better
Tough talk from Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley. She tells the Climate Change Summit in Glasgow Scotland the people of Small Island developing States do not want a death sentence. Addressing the first full day of the summit yesterday, Ms. … Continue reading
Several people confirmed dead after shipwreck near coast of Port Au Prince
Several people have been confirmed dead following a shipwreck that occurred just off the coast of Grossay-Poh, South of Port Au Prince. The accident occurred early last Saturday. According to the Mayor of the town of Marigot, René Danneau, the ship was … Continue reading
SOE in Bahamas will not be extended
The State of Emergency in the Bahamas will not be extended. The Phillip Davis government, just over 1 month in office, has said it will end when the time of expiration arrives. Health Minister Dr. Michael Darville says it is … Continue reading
Passenger dies on CAL aircraft
A male passenger has died on a Caribbean Airlines aircraft, which was en route to Barbados from Jamaica. CAL confirmed this. The passenger, who has not been named, passed away on the flight yesterday. Reports say the man was discovered … Continue reading
Cases of coronavirus rise at St. Lucia prison
Cases of the coronavirus are rising at the Bordalais Correctional Facility in St. Lucia. The number of infected people in the country has been falling in recent weeks, but the outbreak at the prison is causing concerns. The authorities are … Continue reading
Guyana’s Opposition Leader issues words of caution as the race for a new leader of his PNC picks up speed
The race for a new leader of the Opposition Peoples National Congress in Guyana has been gaining speed. Opposition leader in the parliament Joe Harmon has officially thrown his hat in the ring. Last week, Mr. Harmond said, people contesting … Continue reading
Former Bahamas PM confirms he will not be in the race when party goes to the polls
Former Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis will not seek the leadership of the now Opposition Free National Movement. Dr. Minnis has issued a statement confirming he will not be in the race when the party goes to the polls. He … Continue reading
PAHO concerned as COVID-19 cases increase in several parts of the region
The Pan-American Health Organisation is very concerned about the spike in COVID-19 cases in several parts of the region. Among the countries registering significant increases is Barbados. PAHO Director Dr. Carissa Ettiene says the situation is severe. Dr. Ettiene says … Continue reading
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