Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley, is attending the 74th Meeting of the OECS Authority being held in St. Kitts from February 14th to 15th, 2024. The Premier’s attendance at this regional meeting is to continue promoting the overall socio-economic and political interests of the Virgin Islands. Premier Wheatley is accompanied by Ms. Xyrah Wheatley, Assistant … Continued
In a joint operation involving the British Royal Navy, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and federal law enforcement agencies, a significant drug bust unfolded on Monday, resulting in the arrest of four Venezuelan nationals off the southwest coast of St. Croix. The individuals, identified as Daniel Marval-Navarro, Diesel Carreno-Carreno, Felix Jose-Bermudez, and Luis Lugo-Marval, now … Continued
In a dramatic turn of events, protests erupted on Monday in various Haitian cities, including the capital Port-au-Prince, demanding the departure of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Security forces responded with tear gas grenades and rubber bullets, heightening tensions across the country. A growing number of Haitians accuse Prime Minister Ariel Henry of holding onto power … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board has launched an exciting new partnership with WINAIR to give away a BVI vacation package. The two organizations are teaming up on a promotional giveaway that will award roundtrip flights, festival tickets, and island experiences in the British Virgin Islands to one lucky winner. The giveaway is open to … Continued
CIBC FirstCaribbean unveiled its rebranded regional bank, CIBC Caribbean on January 30, promising it is not just a “cosmetic change but a strategic move to position ourselves as a modern, forward-thinking institution.” Speaking during the evening ceremony at the bank’s Barbados-based head office, Chief Executive Officer Mark St. Hill said the decision to rebrand “reflects … Continued
In a ceremony on Tuesday Januaray 23rd 2024, Antigua and Barbuds Prime Minister Gaston Browne officially opened Antigua and Barbuda’s new embassy in Beijing, China. The move marked a major milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. President Xi Jinping welcomed Browne, praising him as a “good friend” and thanking Antigua and Barbuda’s … Continued
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has signed a 4-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to collaborate on distance education and building teaching capacity in the region. The virtual signing ceremony was held on January 16, 2024. CXC was represented by Deputy CEO Dr. Eduardo Ali, Special Adviser Doris McEachern, and … Continued
Renowned Jamaican reggae singer and producer Pluto Shervington has died, passing away Friday morning in a Florida hospital where he was admitted the day before. Born Leighton Keith Shervington, he began his music career in the early 1970s as part of the showband “Tomorrow’s Children”. His 1976 single “Dat,” about a Rastafarian trying to secretly … Continued
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reports increasing circulation of SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) across the Americas in recent weeks. In a recent epidemiological update, PAHO said higher levels of acute respiratory infections have been observed since late August 2023, especially in North America, the Andean region, Brazil, and the Southern Cone. … Continued
Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Basdeo Panday, 90, died on Monday January 1st, 2024. The news was conveyed in a statement on Facebook by his daughter Mickela Panday which prompted numerous statements of condolence by the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader respectively. Panday had recently received medical treatment in the US. Accordingly, to … Continued
