Former BVI premier gives notes of absence from parliament Barbados Today03/07/2022082 views SOURCE: CMC — The former Premier of the British Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie has officially sent word to the legislature of this British Overseas territory informing them of his absence from… Read more
Bahamas investigating second Monkeypox virus case Barbados Today02/07/2022069 views SOURCE: CMC — The Bahamas government has confirmed that health authorities are investigating a second suspected case of Monkeypox. Health and Wellness Minister, Dr Michael Darville, told a news conference… Read more
T&T Gov’t dismisses allegations US probing PM Rowley for money laundering Barbados Today02/07/20220143 views SOURCE: CMC – Trinidad and Tobago’s Information Minister Symon de Nobriga has dismissed as “fake news” reports being circulated on social media that Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley, who returned… Read more
REGION – Health officials in St Lucia increase Monkeypox surveillance Barbados Today27/06/2022080 views CASTRIES, St Lucia, CMC – Health authorities here have increased surveillance for Monkeypox after being alerted that a crew member on a flight to the island had since tested positive… Read more
Britain thanks Caribbean migrants for contribution to UK Barbados Today25/06/2022077 views SOURCE: CBC — Britain this week paid tribute to Caribbean immigrants, unveiling a national monument to celebrate their work in rebuilding the country after World War II. In a written… Read more
GRENADA ELECTIONS – Opposition National Democratic Congress wins general elections Barbados Today23/06/20220165 views ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Jun 23, CMC – The main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) won Thursday’s general elections, according to preliminary results released here. The NDC has been declared victor… Read more
PM Browne wants Caribbean leaders to approach Venezuela to deal with high energy prices Barbados Today19/06/2022064 views SOURCE: CMC — Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, criticizing the trade embargo placed on Venezuela by the United States, is calling on Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to approach… Read more
CBD looking at ‘an integrated regional logistics system’ Barbados Today19/06/2022077 views SOURCE: CMC — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says it is looking at “an integrated logistics transportation system” for the region which would focus on developing various aspects of infrastructure… Read more
St. Vincent PM Ralph Gonsalves has ‘a plan in mind’ for regional air travel Barbados Today19/06/2022073 views SOURCE: CMC — St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves, who earlier this week spoke of the challenges he faced as he was preparing for a number of… Read more
US Coast Guard offloads US$99M in cocaine seized in Caribbean Sea Barbados Today18/06/2022087 views SOURCE: CMC — The United States Coast Guard said on Friday that the crew of its cutter Thetis offloaded more than US$99 million in illegal narcotics at Base Miami Beach.… Read more