The sun is shining, the rich scent of spice fills the air and wherever you look, tropical fruit hangs from trees, brightly coloured flowers bloom and lush rainforest stretches for miles. It can only be Grenada. Yet despite this allure, this Caribbean jewel remains unspoiled and uncrowded while offering so much for visitors to see […]
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 […]
Surinam’s Office of the Attorney General has initiated a preliminary inquiry into a potential corruption matter involving President Chandrikapersad Santokhi and two ministers, including Finance Minister Stanley Raghoebarsing. Allegations suggest that the government may have disbursed around US$7.5 million to Pan-American Real Estate, a local company, through falsified documents. The Public Prosecution Service clarified that […]
Guyana’s Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning official certification as a Kidney Transplant Centre. This accomplishment signifies a significant advancement in Guyana’s medical landscape, as GPHC becomes the inaugural institution in the country to attain such recognition. The certification was bestowed by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with […]
An oil leak from a barge carrying up to 35,000 barrels of fuel oil that capsized in early February off Tobago has stopped, said the twin islands’ government on Thursday. The spill, which was first spotted off the coast of Tobago’s Atlantic coast on Feb. 7, damaged some of the island’s mangrove and threatened its […]
By Jahmela Joseph-Thomas During a recent visit to St. Lucia, a Caribbean gem known for its lush landscapes and warm hospitality, I discovered a unique and delightful pastime—”fruit picking”. This activity, nestled amidst the vibrant allure of the island’s natural beauty, transcends age barriers and immerses you in a visual feast of nature’s bounty. With […]
Nevis may not draw as many visitors as some better-known and larger Caribbean islands, with its sister island St Kitts often overshadowing it. The short flight to St Kitts seems to deter many, even though Nevis is just a quick water taxi ride away. However, this small island, hidden just across a two-mile stretch of […]
The Haitian government has announced a state of emergency and implemented a curfew following a surge in gang-driven violence over the weekend, resulting in the escape of thousands of prisoners during attacks on the nation’s two largest prisons. The immediate 72-hour state of emergency was declared as authorities aim to track down the assailants and […]
Jamaica’s Deputy Prime Minister Horace Chang has announced the country’s commitment to welcoming orphans from Haiti, responding to the growing social challenges in the French-speaking nation, particularly in Port-au-Prince. Chang conveyed, “We have reached an agreement to provide accommodation for a specific number of individuals through legitimate channels, focusing on orphans currently residing in an […]
By Carlton Joseph In a surprise move on Sunday, Dr. Keith Rowley, PM of Trinidad and Tobago (TT), appointed Brig Gen Anthony Phillips-Spencer, former ambassador of Trinidad and Tobago in Washington, DC, to be acting head of the Strategic Services Agency (SSA). Interestingly, the current head of the SSA has been placed on administrative leave, […]
