The Nature Conservancy is delighted to announce that its proposal “CoralCarib: Pioneering a new strategic approach for conserving and restoring Caribbean coral reef ecosystems that targets Climate Resilient Refugia” to the International Climate Initiative (IKI) has been approved by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV) in Germany. … Continued
Despite recent statistics showing that dementia prevalence is set to increase in the Caribbean by 155 per cent by 2050, regional progress in tackling the neurodegenerative condition is far too slow, say Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), the global federation for 105 Alzheimer’s and dementia associations across the world. Only 16 per cent of Caribbean countries … Continued
After failing to lead the United Progressive Party to victory in Antigua and Barbuda’s General Elections for a third consecutive time, Harold Lovell has resigned from leadership of the party. Lovell reportedly issued his resignation on Thursday, less than 24 hours after the confirmation of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party’s victory in retaining leadership … Continued
A brazen daylight robbery has come under investigation in St John. According to police, about 1:00 pm on Wednesday, three masked assailants launched an attack on Imperial Jewelers located at the Mongoose Junction Shopping and Dining Facility. The perpetrators, described as black males wearing bandannas across their faces and dark coloured hoodies reportedly barged into … Continued
Former Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) Manager Jean-Ann Panton has confessed to defrauding several clients of the investment firm in a major fraud scheme that has also impacted Olympic Legend Usain Bolt. While it remains unclear whether Panton’s scheme directly impacted Bolt’s account, the Client Relationship Manager detailed her involvement in the scheme in a … Continued
The attorneys of Jamaican Olympian legend Usain Bolt have threatened to sue investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) if the millions missing from his account are not repaid within a 10-day period. According to the law firm Frater, Ennis & Gordan, Bolt had a balance of US$12,758,181.74 on October 31, 2022 on his account but upon … Continued
The Caribbean Drought and Precipitation Monitoring Network has warned that countries in the North of the region should brace for a noticeable change as conditions shift into the 2023 dry season. In a recent release, the network stated that the likelihood of normal to below normal rainfall in the North West of the Caribbean from … Continued
Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt has lost millions of dollars’ worth of investment after Jamaican investment firm Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) reported a massive internal allegation of fraud. The incident has reportedly impacted more than 30 individuals including Jamaican Bolt and according to reports the total loss amounts to more than $1.2 billion. It … Continued
Governor Albert Bryan was unable to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the 35th legislature of the United States Virgin Islands this past Monday, after testing positive for COVID 19. This was revealed by Government House that same day. Though he was physically absent, Governor Bryan ensured that his presence was felt by sending a letter … Continued
The British Royal Navy recently completed a successful rescue mission in Caribbean Waters – saving 5 crew members of an ocean-going tug boat after their vessel started to sink. The mission executed by the team onboard HMS Medway, the Navy’s permanent presence in the region, was reportedly part of the first patrol of the year. … Continued
