In the early hours of the morning, an immigration agent’s visit to a residence in a bustling tourist enclave in the eastern Dominican Republic took a dark turn, as allegations of sexual assault was reported by a 14-year-old Haitian girl. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 5th in Bávaro, near the renowned Punta Cana […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his support on Saturday for the formation of a Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) in Haiti, which is charged with selecting new political leaders and organizing elections in the Caribbean nation. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Guterres praised the release of a decree that officially established the transitional council. […]
In a poignant tribute to her father’s wisdom and her own journey, Treena MacSween, a seasoned law enforcement officer with over 26 years of experience, has been appointed as the highest-ranked Black woman officer in Canada. Her ascent to the position of deputy chief in the London Police Service stands as a testament to her […]
Travelers to Trinidad and Tobago are advised to exercise a high degree of caution due to an uptick in violent crimes, including armed robberies, assaults, and sexual assaults, particularly in the capital city of Port of Spain. Tourists, including cruise ship passengers, have increasingly become targets of these criminal activities. The island nation has witnessed […]
‘A Darker Shade of Blue’ a must read Some might say that retired York Region police supervisor Keith Merith picked a good day to launch his autobiography last Saturday. Those in the book business would say it differently; rookie author Merith had an amazing launch for his new book, “A Darker Shade of Blue.” He […]
Antigua and Barbuda recently made headlines as it was revealed that members of embattled rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs’ family were aboard his private jet when it touched down in the country earlier this week. Ambassador Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Office, disclosed this information during a post-cabinet media briefing. Speculation had […]
A New Chapter in Dancehall Star’s Legal Saga In a case that captured global attention and dominated headlines worldwide, , the Jamaican Dancehall star, saw his murder conviction overturned by Jamaica’s highest court in London on Thursday. However, contrary to the expectations of his loyal supporters, this doesn’t guarantee his immediate release. The Privy Council, […]
An American chocolatier and his alleged accomplice have been charged in Dominica with the murder of a Canadian animation innovator and eco-resort owner and his partner days after their bodies were found in a burned-out car. Jonathan Lehrer, 57, and Robert Snider appeared in magistrates court in Roseau, the capital, on last Wednesday to face […]
Three months have passed since the disappearance of former military strongman and ex-President Desi Bouterse, along with his trusted bodyguard, Iwan Dijksteel. Suriname’s authorities have now escalated the search for them by enlisting the help of Interpol, urging the public to provide any information leading to their arrest. Bouterse, aged 78, was due to commence […]
Trinidad police seized 70 bags of dasheen but produced only 30 in court In a striking declaration, Magistrate Margaret Alert of Trinidad expressed her profound dismay and outrage at the revelation that the quantity of agricultural produce confiscated by the police did not match what was available for return to its rightful owner. Magistrate Alert […]
