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
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced the decision to eliminate the requirement for work permits for nationals of CARICOM member states and nationals of the Dominican Republic. According to a press release, the Antiguan Government decided to move forward with the measure after it was found to be consistent with Antigua and Barbuda’s … Continued
New information has confirmed that the plane crash which left 4 people stranded at sea in the waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands this week was caused by a mechanical issue with the plane. This was confirmed by Turks and Caicos Governor Nigel Dakin in an instagram post on the GovernorTCI profile. In the … Continued
Four people were rescued in the waters of the Turks and Caicos Islands after the private plane they were travelling on crashed just short of their intended destination. While some reports said that the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force claimed the rescue was the result of an intensive operation which combined the expertise … Continued
United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr and Lieutenant Governor Tregenza Roach were sworn in on Monday January 2, following their second successful election back in November 2022. The inaugural ceremony occurred at the Emancipation Garden in St. Thomas to recognize Bryan as the 9th elected governor and Roach as the 12th lieutenant governor … Continued
The CARICOM Reparations Commission, CRC, says while it welcomes the Dutch apology for African enslavement, it believes that the words spoken by Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte need to be taken into action. This past Monday, Rutte issued an apology on behalf of the Kingdom of the Netherlands for its historic role in the slave … Continued
