Ana Allen

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

Trinidad and Tobago: The Ministry of Health reported that there has been another death from dengue fever, the fifth for this year.

Trinidad and Tobago Reports Fifth Dengue Death Amid Rising Cases

25th of July 2024

The West Indies under-19 women's team labored to a thrilling five run win in their rain-affected third T20 match against the US

West Indies’ U19 Women’s Team secures Thrilling victory against US

25th of July 2024

The 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM will take place from July 28 to 30, 2024, in Grenada. This is in keeping with other activities happening within Grenada as the country celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence.

Grenada Hosts 47th CARICOM Summit to celebrate 50 years of Independence

25th of July 2024

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has announced a major initiative to reclaim Spanish Town from criminal gangs with the construction of a $2.2 billion divisional police headquarters.

PM Andrew Holness to Invest $2.2 Billion for construction of Police Headquarters to revitalize Spanish town

25th of July 2024

PM Dickon Mitchell to inaugurate Vincennes Community Centre Tomorrow

PM Dickon Mitchell to inaugurate Vincennes Community Centre Today

25th of July 2024

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is advising members of the public to transact business at safe spaces, which include police stations. They further urged residents to ensure that payments made or received are bona fide before releasing goods for sale.

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Urges for Safe Transactions, Arrests one in robbery case

24th of July 2024

The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) made available the grant funds of $1 million each for disbursal to Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines in a bid to immediately provide much-needed critical relief.

ECCB to provide monetary support of $1 Million to Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines

24th of July 2024

The Government of Jamaica, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, is to launch a $400,000 housing grant programme to benefit families whose homes were completely destroyed or damaged as a result of Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica Government Announces $400K Housing Grants for Hurricane Beryl Recovery

24th of July 2024

Beverly Ellis-Hebard, ended up flying to Jamaica in place of Jacksonville, Florida. This mistake reportedly was caused by the negligence of Frontier Airlines at the Philadelphia's Airport.

Airline Error: Passenger flown to Jamaica Instead of Florida

24th of July 2024

The Antigua and Barbuda administration is hopeful that the new regional carrier LIAT 2020 will take off in the first week of August. The venture is between the Antigua and Barbuda government and a Nigerian-based airline called Air Peace.

Antigua Government ensures LIAT 2020 to Launch in August Amid Severance Pay Dispute

23rd of July 2024

The tragic loss of two young lives in separate vehicular accidents has brought the nation into mourning and serves to underline, in starker terms, the need for road safety in Guyana.

Tragic Crashes with 2 Dead Demand Urgent Road Safety Reforms in Guyana

23rd of July 2024

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda last week met with a high-level nine-member team from the Ministry of Finance in a significant step towards the assessment of the fiscal health of the nation. The cabinet announced the government to be at a deficit of US $220 m.

Antigua and Barbuda Grapples with US $220M Deficit Amid Revenue Rises

23rd of July 2024

A landmark victory as Annette Sanford is the first female Kalinago Chief ever to be elected in the Kalinago Territory of Dominica. With a remarkable 693 votes, it was quite a lopsided victory for Sanford, who ousted incumbent Lorenzo Sanford from office

Dominica: Annette Sanford Breaks Barriers as First Female Kalinago Chief

23rd of July 2024

Jamaica: Major crimes are down by a significant 32 percent in St Elizabeth, according to Superintendent Coleridge Minto, head of the Police Division in the parish.

JAMAICA: St Elizabeth healing with Crime Rate Drop, Road Safety Rising

23rd of July 2024

Paris Olympics chief Tony Estanguet reassured that the city is ready for the Games. Speaking at a press conference five days ahead of the opening parade, Estanguet spoke with confidence on the readiness of the city.

Paris Olympics 2024: Preparations at peak as Organisers claim, ‘We are Ready’.

22nd of July 2024

A donation of US $200,000 and medical supplies from the Cayman Islands was initiated, which will be a big boost to the efforts of the Jamaican government in the restoration of normality after the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl.

Jamaica: Cayman Islands extend Helping Hand, donating US $200K to boost Hurricane Beryl Recovery

22nd of July 2024