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The Montserrat Conference is pleased to announce that Conference ’22, the 3rd Annual Montserrat Conference, will convene on Saturday, October 22nd, at 10:00 a.m. Montserrat time, via ZOOM and livestreamed worldwide. Conference ’22 will consider the theme “BEING A BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORY.” “Last year, for our second conference, we focused entirely on Montserrat,” says Shirley … Continued

Elmore Stoutt High School teacher Colin Bynoe Jr. was taken into custody by police in Guyana following a vehicular accident in Region 5 which left a taxi driver dead. According to reports, about 4:30 am on Saturday, Bynoe was driving a black SUV on a public road in D’Edward village when he crashed into the … Continued

While the British Virgin Islands was spared of any major damages associated with the passing of Hurricane Fiona, the system has strengthened to Category 4 as of Wednesday and is barreling towards sister overseas territory Bermuda, after devastating Puerto Rico. Fiona is expected to begin affecting Bermuda later this week, bringing torrential rains and strong … Continued

CIBC FirstCaribbean and Credit Suisse as joint lead arrangers have successfully closed the recently announced USD146.5 million Government of Barbados Dual Currency Facility (USD Blue Bond /BBD Blue Loan). CIBC FirstCaribbean acted as Domestic Lead Arranger and sole Lender for the BBD146.52 million (US73.26 million Blue Loan portion of the transaction and Credit Suisse acted … Continued

On the heels of King Charles III being formally proclaimed sovereign across the Commonwealth, one Caribbean country of which he is now Head of State has announced its intention to possibly sever its ties with the Monarchy in the near future. Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda The Honourable Gaston Browne, spoke just moments after … Continued

Authorities in Jamaica are investigating what is suspected to be CARICOM’s first monkeypox related death to be recorded. Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness revealed earlier this week that it had launched a probe following the death of a local monkeypox patient. The news broke during the country’s routine monkeypox update, which was relative to … Continued

Five people have been confirmed dead, and several others are nursing injuries after an omnibus went over an embankment in Sandy Bay, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday Afternoon. At the time of the incident, the omnibus was said to be transporting the passengers to Owia, where they were going to attend the funeral … Continued

The U.S. Virgin Islands will host the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (N.O.B.E.L.) Women in July 2023 on St. Thomas, the Office of Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory made known Wednesday. The announcement represents a major opportunity for the territory on various levels, including exposure to major economic players who sponsor the event, while providing … Continued