Ana Allen

Under the stirring theme "A People, a Nation, a Journey of the Drums to Freedom," Tobago is set to celebrate African Emancipation Day with a vibrant street procession, followed by a grand stage show.

Tobago: Emancipation Day to get going with thrilling Drum Show at street parade

1st of August 2024

A Diego Martin police officer is nursing gunshot wounds at the hospital after he was shot during an attempted robbery in Barataria on July 31.

Shot fired at Police officer during attempted robbery in Barataria

1st of August 2024

In an attempt to make an increased and effective use of new media in performing arts, the Proscenium Theatre Company of Trinidad and Tobago is to stage “The Vagina Monologues” in a rather unconventional manner.

Proscenium Theatre innovates hybrid with ‘Vagina Monologues’ performed on TikTok

1st of August 2024

Sint Maarten—A lightning bolt struck the Boardwalk in Philipsburg injuring five people, including several tourists, during severe weather on Tuesday afternoon.

Terrifying lightning strikes Philipsburg Boardwalk, injures five raising safety concerns

1st of August 2024

In a landmark decision, the Jamaican Court of Appeal has ruled that dancehall entertainer Vybz Kartel, and his three co-accused will not be retried for the 2011 killing of Clive 'Lizard' Williams.

Vybz Kartel and co-accused walk free: No Retrial for high-profile 2011 murder case

1st of August 2024

World Health Organization (WHO), in an excellent humanitarian decision, has evacuated 85 ailing and critically injured patients from Gaza to Abu Dhabi for specialized medical care, working in collaboration with the UAE government and other collaborators.

WHO collaborates with UAE for Largest evacuation with 85 evacuees from Gaza

31st of July 2024

Performers in Grenada have been encouraged to operate in accordance with high ethical standards by not using animals in their acts, as Spicemas 2024 pulsates into high gear.

Grenada’s Spicemas Carnival calls for Ethical treatment of Animals

31st of July 2024

MVP Track Club coach Stephen Francis is not convinced Jamaica will be able to field a full team for the women's 4x100m relay at the Paris Olympics.

Jamaica: Deep concerns over Women’s 4x100m relay team amid Olympic controversies

31st of July 2024

St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) later this year, will see onboard one of the top low-cost carriers in the US, JetBlue Airways, as said in a Facebook posting by the island nation's main airport, Argyle International Airport (AIA).

JetBlue Airways to expand their customer-friendly services to SVG

31st of July 2024

Following Hurricane Beryl, the UK government has made a commitment for up to £500,000 through the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to assist with quick response.

UK Pledges £500,000 for Hurricane Beryl Relief: Swift Aid for Grenada and St Vincent

30th of July 2024

Trinidad and Tobago: Police are currently investigating the murder of 33-year-old Nickel Morris, who lived at St Ann's Road, St Ann's, who was shot during a brazen attack on a Sunday morning as he bought doubles.

Trinidad and Tobago: Daylight Shooting at St Ann’s Sparks Public Safety concerns

30th of July 2024

Jamaica: High-profile prisoners have used swallowing SIM cards as a tactic to frustrate prison authorities and restricting them from acquiring devices for forensic examination in search of contacts, conversations, and plots.

Prisoners ingest SIM cards to thwart Law Enforcement

30th of July 2024

The Vector Control Unit will this week be back in St George with the continuation of its fogging programme, which targets mosquito breeding sites across the parish.

Fight Against Mosquitoes: St George’s Vector Control Unit Launches Aggressive Fogging Campaign

29th of July 2024

Barbados: The Ministry of Health and Wellness wishes to advise the public that there has been a critical increase in cases of COVID-19 over the last four weeks all over the region significantly centered at two key healthcare institutions.

Barbados: COVID cases reach peak before drop in key hospitals, 3 deaths reported

29th of July 2024

A performer from Trinidad who was here on a visit now lies fighting for his life in a hospital in St Maarten following a shooting incident that also left members of his party injured.

Gun violence leaves Trinidadian Artist Critical in St Maarten

29th of July 2024

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has departed for Grenada to participate in the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

PM Rowley to attend the 47th CARICOM meeting, headed to Grenada

29th of July 2024

Sky gazers are in for a double celestial treat with two meteor showers—Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids—lighting up the sky at the end of July.

Marvelous night-sky show with twin Meteor shower: Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids

29th of July 2024

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development, in partnership with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), staged the Hurricane Roof Strap Expo on Friday at JAG Myers Park in Black River, St Elizabeth.

Jamaica: Building back Better, Government initiative for hurricane-resilient homes using roof straps

29th of July 2024

Minister of Health in Trinidad and Tobago, Terrence Deyalsingh, in a news conference at the San Fernando Teaching Hospital on July 25, heightened concerns for those aged six to 20 years old, who are more susceptible to dengue fever.

Trinidad and Tobago: Alarming Dengue fever surge among Youth

28th of July 2024

Jamaica: Early Sunday morning, approximately 35 Haitians were found in Kensington, East Portland. They are reportedly at present in police custody.

Jamaica: 35 Haitians Found in East Portland, Amid Ongoing Migration Crisis

28th of July 2024