Category Archives: Regional News
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
Jamaica tourism Ministry is investigating claims of 50 people testing positive for COVID-19 at popular resort in Negril
Jamaica’s Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett says his Ministry is investigating a claim that close to 50 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at a popular resort in Negril, Westmoreland. Reports are that the positive test results among the staff of the resort were returned over the duration … Continue reading
Juvenile arrested in Jamaica following killing of 82-year-old woman
A juvenile has been arrested following the killing of an 82-year-old woman in Waterhouse St. Andrew. Darris Gordon’s body was found with her throat slashed. The woman was wearing only a blouse, which was soaked in blood. Head of the … Continue reading
Wife of assassinated Haitian President has returned home
The wife of Haiti’s assassinated President Martine Moïse has returned from Miami to bury her husband. She was wounded in the July 7th attack at their private home. The first lady returned home last Saturday after her release from a Miami … Continue reading
Daily curfews re-imposed in Barbados following spike in COVID infections
Barbados has re-imposed daily curfews as part of new COVID containment measures amid a spike in new infections. Health and Wellness Minister Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic announced the new measures at a news conference yesterday afternoon. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George said … Continue reading
President of Parent Teachers Association accuses CXC of not taking effects of pandemic on students seriously
The Caribbean Examination Council is accused of doing its own thing by one local education body. President of the National Council of Parent Teachers Association, Clarence Mendoza says it seems no one is strong enough to stand up to CXC. … Continue reading
Jamaica government launches investigations into alleged sexual assault of patient at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover
Health Minister, Dr. Christopher Tufton says investigations into the alleged sexual molestation of a female patient by an employee at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover, should be thoroughly conducted, but justice must be swift. The Western Regional Health Authority, … Continue reading
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