Ana Allen

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

Dominica to secure fundings for the construction of new smart cargo port at Donkey Beach Canefield. This update has been announced by the Finance Minister, Dr Irving McIntyre during Budget address 2024/2025.

New Smart Cargo Port to be built in Canefield: Dominica Finance Minister

26th of July 2024

Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has appointed Member of Parliament for Port of Spain South, Keith Scotland SC, as a Minister with the Ministry of National Security.

Keith Scotland SC Joins Ministry of National Security to Address Policing Challenges

26th of July 2024

Dominica: The Minister of Finance, Dr Irving McIntyre stated that the inflation rate of Dominica continues to remain below global level.

Govt commitment results in reduced Dominica’s inflation rate: Minister Irving McIntyre

26th of July 2024

The Government of Dominica has made significant strides in managing and recovering from various challenges, including natural disasters and a global pandemic. This was announced by the Minister of Finance, Dr Irving McIntyre, during his budget address today.

Dominica’s economy defies global trends with 4.7% growth: FM Irving McIntyre

26th of July 2024

In a saddening announcement, Kalaboom Events said that it shall call off the much-anticipated Summer J'ouvert Morning Splash 2024, to be held next year, to put visitors and locals out of risk, in regard of the recent spike in gun violence in Sint Maarten.

Sint Maarten: Safety concerns lead to cancellation of Summer J’ouvert Morning Splash 2024

26th of July 2024

Jamaica: The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is advising that the imposition of the toll on the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 will be deferred to August 17.

Jamaica halts Highway tolls to aid acceleration of Beryl recovery

26th of July 2024

On July 16, 2024, a delegation of the Government of India paid a visit to St Vincent marking a defining moment in the long-standing relation between the two countries, announcing a grant of US $1 million towards retrofitting three key buildings.

St Vincent: India Pledged Support, granting US $1M for Agricultural Development

26th of July 2024

Jamaica: A massive fire on Thursday afternoon destroyed the Central Power Point Church of God along Winter Road in Mandeville,

Jamaica: Fire engulfs Central Power Point Church in Mandeville, Community vows to Rebuild

26th of July 2024

Barbados Water Authority (BWA) advises residents and businesspersons that its Field Services Team will be in the St. Thomas parish on Friday, July 26, installing a meter at Canefield.

Barbados Water Authority announces, planned Water Outage at St Thomas

25th of July 2024