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US Congressman Lauds ‘Productive,…
Source: Loop Caribbean United States Democratic Leader in the House of Representatives Hakeem Jeffries has described as “productive and informational” his visit last week for talks with Caribbean…
Cricket Round Up of Matches in The Regional Under…
Jamaica v Windwards Windwards 110 all out in 31.4 overs Jamaica 111 for 2 in 22.5 overs Jamaica Under-19s Men won by 9 wickets with 163 balls remaining Trinidad & Tobago v Guyana Guyana 146 all…
Magnitude 6.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Caribbean in…
Earthquake (Source: USGS) A6.6 magnitude earthquake which occurred in the Atlantic Ocean this afternoon was reported as being felt in several Caribbean islands. The Puerto Rico Seismic Network said…
Barbados government temporarily reduces airport…
Source: Loop Caribbean In an effort to increase regional travel to the Island, the government has reduced the airport service charge from US$35 to US$20, a statement from the Government Information…
Caribbean Leaders Seeking Discounted Oil Criticize…
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Caribbean leaders on Friday denounced U.S. economic sanctions against oil-rich Venezuela, saying they’ve been forced to buy costlier petroleum elsewhere as they struggle with…
OECS Ministers for Environmental Sustainability to…
OECS Media Release Ministers responsible for environmental portfolios in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will meet in The Valley, Anguilla, from July 12-13, 2023, for their 10th…
4.3 Magnitude Quake Felt Across Trinidad and…
Source: Trinidad and Tobago NEWSDAY Several areas across Trinidad experienced a sudden jolt around 11.45 am on Friday, as a 4.3 magnitude earthquake shook the island with unexpected intensity. The…
Cricket : Trinidad and Tobago men U19s lose to…
Source: Trinidad and Tobago NEWSDAY Another shabby batting display saw Trinidad and Tobago’s Under-19 men’s team lose their second consecutive Cricket West Indies Rising Stars 50-Over Championship…
Recent events that indicate Earth’s climate…
Source : AP As a warming Earth simmered into worrisome new territory this week, scientists said the unofficial records being set for average planetary temperature were a clear sign of how pollutants…
Antigua and Barbuda implements Commonwealth…
Antigua and Barbuda has embarked on a significant endeavour to manage its public debt portfolio, amounting to US$1.54 billion, by implementing Commonwealth Meridian, a state-of-the-art debt management…
Blinken Says a Multinational Force is Needed to…
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — United States State Secretary Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a multinational force is needed to help Haiti’s National Police restore order, echoing recent appeals made…
Grenada Land Sale Ban
Source: Caribbean Life Grenada’s year-old government says it is moving to ban the sale of lands on its globally known, two-mile-long Grand Anse Beach, ensuring that the state, rather than private…
Speed Meets Art: Usain Bolt Statue to Be Unveiled…
664 Connect media World record-holding sprint legend Usain Bolt is to be honoured by the City of Miramar in Florida on July 15. A statue of Bolt will be unveiled as part of the city’s tribute. The…
Antigua PM wants Haitian prime minister to be…
Source: CMC News Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne says while he understands the current situation in Haiti is a “delicate issue” he believes that the Haitian leader, Dr Ariel Henry…
NAKED SELF-INTEREST Gonsalves slams US sanctions
Source: Trinidad Daily Express So said St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves yesterday, as he reviewed the United States’ policy toward Venezuela and the restrictions…