Three individuals were tragically discovered dead inside a minibus found submerged in a ditch along Mabura Road, victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, a postmortem examination has determined. The incident, which has raised serious questions about the circumstances leading to the toxic gas buildup and why the victims were inside the bus, is currently under investigation […]
Hurricane Beryl is intensifying as it moves towards Jamaica after devastating parts of the southeast Caribbean. As a powerful Category 4 storm, Beryl has already claimed at least six lives and is expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surges to Jamaica. A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and […]
GRENADA (July 5, 2024) – One of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, resumed full operations following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated Grenada’s dependencies, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, earlier in the week. The locally owned, luxury all-inclusive resort, which sits directly on the island’s award-winning Grand Anse […]
For generations, men like Miguel Guzmán have toiled in Cuba’s sugar fields, wielding machetes under the scorching sun. Yet today, the once-vibrant sugar industry, a cornerstone of Cuba’s economy, faces unprecedented challenges. Miguel, now a seasoned farmhand, reminisces about a time when Cuban sugar was a global powerhouse. “Today, the industry is as broken and […]
The Jamaican government faces a potential reimbursement of approximately J$150 million in legal fees to Vybz Kartel and his three co-defendants following their successful appeal at the United Kingdom Privy Council. Recent disclosures indicate that the government disbursed J$36.2 million to British legal representatives who argued against the appeal before the Judicial Committee of the […]
In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, South Africa continued their unbeaten streak and booked their place in the semi-finals after a tense victory over the West Indies. The Proteas, known for navigating through close contests, once again showed their mettle in a match that swung dramatically throughout. Opting to bowl […]
By Anthony Joseph The Scarborough Town Centre was transformed into a lively hub of Caribbean culture as the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Launch took place at its new location on Saturday, marking a historic first for the 57-year-old festival. The relocation from Toronto City Hall and the shift to a weekend schedule were significant changes aimed […]
Guyana is gearing up to host the region’s largest International Building Exposition 2024, offering a prime opportunity to delve into the latest innovations within the housing and construction sectors. At the expo’s official launch, Minister Collin Croal emphasized its pivotal role as a platform for government officials and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge solutions, aiming […]
Nicholas Pooran‘s explosive batting propelled West Indies to a dominant victory over Afghanistan in their final group stage match of the T20 World Cup 2024, maintaining a perfect record heading into the Super Eight stage. Pooran’s remarkable innings of 98 off just 53 balls set the tone early, as he took apart Azmatullah Omarzai with […]
By Stephen Weir Thirty boats. Thirty young students, standing in stainless steel craft. You can look for them this fall off Carriacou’s west coast, but don’t look for them bobbing in the gentle seas of Carriacou and Petit Martinique. You need to look for them underwater! No, we aren’t exposing some mass sailing disaster. We […]
