The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Government has made WNBA rising star Aliyah Boston an official tourism ambassador of the USVI. The USVI’s Department of Tourism confirmed the momentous occasion in a recent media release and said it is a multi-year partnership. Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte described the Indiana Fever rookie as a natural treasure, … Continued
In a disturbing turn of events, a 39-year-old Kenyan national and Roman Catholic priest, Lawrence Muvengi, has been apprehended by Jamaican authorities on charges of abduction and rape of a minor. According to the police, the alleged incidents occurred in Portmore in March but were only reported last month. The 12-year-old victim positively identified the … Continued
Trinidad and Tobago has confirmed its first case of the Monkeypox virus, according to health authorities there. The patient is a middle-aged man with a history of international travel. The diagnosis was confirmed by the Caribbean Public Health Agency this week. Health authorities there have swiftly initiated a public health response, including contact tracing, to … Continued
The Virgin Islands (US) will hold a Territory-wide survey to allow members of the public to be an active part of the decision on what will be the Offical Dish and Dessert for the USVI. The move, described as an effort to “cement the culinary identity” of the USVI, comes following a successful proposal of … Continued
A prominent government official in Guyana, Minister Nigel Dharamlall, is facing a serious investigation after being arrested on charges of raping an Indigenous teenager. According to his attorney, Nigel Hughes, Dharamlall, who holds the position of Minister of Local Government and Regional Development, has refuted all allegations made against him. Dharamlall, who is known to … Continued
On June 14, Virgin Atlantic Airlines will be launching its first-ever island hopping service in the region that includes Barbados, Grenada and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The United Kingdom-based airline said the venture is one which is intended to further enhance its leisure programme and aligns with its goal of reaffirming its position as … Continued
Two passengers on board Cape Air flight KAP8861 received injuries after the aircraft came into contact with birds following its departure from the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport to the Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. The Virgin Islands Ports Authority (VIPA) confirmed the incident in a media release on … Continued
C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean, has confirmed the readiness of its hurricane preparations across the region ahead of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins on June 1. Although early hurricane forecasts from Colorado State University and The Weather Company are predicting a slightly … Continued
FirstCaribbean International Bank Limited (“FirstCaribbean”) and Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited announced today that the sale of FirstCaribbean’s business in Grenada to Grenada Co-operative Bank Limited has received approval from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. The banks further announced that the process of transferring FirstCaribbean’s clients to Grenada Co-Operative Bank Limited is expected to be completed … Continued
Africa’s largest private carrier, Air Peace has become the majority shareholder in regional airline company LIAT 2020, after purchasing 70 percent of its shares. This was confirmed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne who said that LIAT will operate on a viable commercial basis following the agreement with the Nigerian-based company. “So what … Continued
