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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

Forbes recognizes Dominica and calls it “paradise” which offers luxury with sustainability. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Forbes recognizes Dominica and calls it “paradise” which offers luxury with sustainability

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

Tourism sector to recover in 2 years following Beryl destruction: St Vincent govt. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Tourism sector to recover in 2 years following Beryl destruction: St Vincent govt

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

St Kitts and Nevis to celebrate 50 years of cooperation, integration and development in CARICOM. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

St Kitts and Nevis to celebrate 50 years of cooperation, integration and development in CARICOM

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

Antigua and Barbuda sold Alfa Nero for US$40 million, funds to lay off debts. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Antigua and Barbuda sold Alfa Nero for US$40 million, funds to lay off debts

23rd of July 2024

PM Terrance Drew aims to construct climate-smart hospital, hosts consultative activity. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

PM Terrance Drew aims to construct climate-smart hospital, hosts consultative activity

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

Grenada implements fiscal incentives, offer 100% duty and tax exemptions until Dec 31. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Grenada implements fiscal incentives, offer 100% duty and tax exemptions until Dec 31

23rd of July 2024

Desrie Markam announced Antigua Carnival Queen 2024, showcase rich cultural heritage. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Desrie Markam announced Antigua Carnival Queen 2024, showcase rich cultural heritage

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

PM Terrance Drew engages with residents of Constituency #8 and held discussions on development. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

PM Terrance Drew engages with residents of Constituency #8 and held discussions on development

22nd of July 2024

PM Terrance Drew commits to curb crime, hosts meeting with Security Forces. Picture Credits: fb accounts

PM Terrance Drew commits to curb crime, hosts meeting with Security Forces

22nd of July 2024

Dominica: Scott’s Head Housing project soon to give keys to 16 deserving families. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Dominica: Scott’s Head Housing project soon to give keys to 16 deserving families

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

Julien Alfred creates new national record at Diamond League, preparing for Paris Olympics 2024. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Julien Alfred creates new national record at Diamond League, preparing for Paris Olympics 2024

22nd of July 2024