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The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), based in Trinidad, has issued an urgent health advisory to residents across the Caribbean in response to a Saharan dust plume currently affecting the region. The advisory comes following a Dust Bulletin from the Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), which highlighted the likelihood of particulate matter […]

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has announced a new policy that will see the prohibition of cleaning fish on the beaches of Buccament Bay, St. Vincent. This decision comes as the island prepares for the opening of the new Sandals Resort, scheduled to launch on March 27th. The announcement was made on the Star Radio show

In response to the recent surge in criminal activity in Saint Lucia, Prime Minister and Minister for National Security, Hon. Philip J. Pierre, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order on the island. The Prime Minister has condemned the recent spate of shootings that have not only terrorized communities but also resulted

In a significant development related to the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise, a former US government drug enforcement agent has been sentenced to life in prison by a Miami court. Haitian-American Joseph Vincent, 58, received the sentence following his guilty plea for participating in the plot against the late president. Before receiving his life

In a devastating financial blow to approximately 50,000 Jamaicans, the Ponzi scheme known as Warner Media Jamaica collapsed on January 29th, leaving investors grappling with significant losses. The scheme, which had been operational for just over a year, marks a significant instance of financial fraud in the country. Victims of the scheme, many of whom

In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Israeli forces, reportedly disguised as civilian women and medical workers, stormed a hospital in the occupied West Bank, resulting in the death of three Palestinian militants on Tuesday. This incident, which took place at the Ibn Sina Hospital in the town of Jenin, has sparked widespread condemnation and raised

In a significant development concerning the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs in the Caribbean, the European Union (EU) has reportedly voiced apprehensions, particularly targeting Dominica’s low-cost/high-volume model. The concerns were raised during a meeting in Dominica, attended by EU representatives and heads of Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Units, as per a report by Investment Migration

Guyana is actively participating in regional peace efforts, as highlighted by President Dr. Irfaan Ali’s announcement regarding the Joint Commission of the Foreign Ministers and technical persons meeting in Brazil. Guyanese Foreign Affairs Minister, Hugh Todd, is leading a delegation to meet with Venezuelan officials, demonstrating Guyana’s commitment to maintaining a peaceful and stable region.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Social and Welfare Association (TTPSSWA) is advocating for the reinstatement of a departmental order that simplifies the process for law enforcement officials to access firearms. This call was made by ASP Gideon Dickson, the head of the association, during a press conference at Riverside Plaza in East Port of

The United Nations has released a distressing report highlighting the dramatic surge in violence and instability in Haiti, painting a grim picture of the nation’s deepening “multidimensional crisis.” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed profound concern over the escalating gang violence that is severely impacting Haitian lives, particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince. In 2023, Haiti recorded