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Calypsonian Black Stalin has died
Source: Loop News Leroy Calliste aka the Black Stalin has died. The 81-year-old bard passed away this morning at his home in San Fernando. His wife Patsy confirmed his death to Loop news. She said he…
21 Start Ups announced for 2nd Cohort of EC…
OECS Media Release Wednesday, December 28, 2022 — The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in partnership with the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are pleased to announce that…
Family mourning death of Jo Mersa Marley
Source: Jamaica Gleaner The family of Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley is mourning the sudden death of the reggae artiste who passed away on Tuesday. Joe Mersa, the first child of Stephen Marley and grandson…
Last Weeks for President
A NEW president of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will be elected on January 20, 2023. While no statement has been made by sitting President Paula-Mae Weekes or the Office of the President (OTP),…
No date yet for Antigua Airways commercial flights
By: Alina Ramos Martin Saint John, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Antigua Airways' managing director, Opeyemi Olorunfemi, ruled out mentioning a date for the start of the airline's commercial flights because…
Antigua & Barbuda rocked by Boxing Day…
Some residents of Antigua and Barbuda were awakened early on Boxing Day by the rumblings of an earthquake, which occurred near the islands. The UWI Seismic Research Centre said the quake, which…
End of Year Message from Outgoing CARICOM Chairman
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), took significant steps in the past year, as we prepare to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas. • As we continue to pursue…
Coroner finds docs negligent in Warren Mottley’s…
Source: Barbados Today The Coroner has found two doctors negligent in the death of Warren Mottley, the brother of Prime Minister Mia Mottley. In fact, Magistrate Graveney Bannister said the conduct of…
IDB: Caribbean should brace for high food, fuel…
Caribbean countries should prepare for the prolonged effects of external economic shocks in 2023, including high food and fuel prices and rising international interest rates, according to a new report…
Antigua and Barbuda election date announced
Prime Minister Gaston Browne Monday night announced January 18, 2023, as the date for the general election in Antigua and Barbuda and urged supporters to ensure that his government is returned to…
Anti-Corruption Practitioners Warned to Be…
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Despite increasing global efforts at combating corruption, “lawful but awful” practices which push the limits of anti-corruption legislation by staying just within the laws or…
The European Union Brings Relief to The Victims of…
BRIDGETOWN – In response to the recent wave of intense floods that hit communities in the north of St.Lucia, the European Union is providing €60,000 in humanitarian funding to assist the most…
‘T10 a threat to longer formats
West Indies superstar Andre Russell says he fears the new T10 format of the game could threaten T20 cricket and, eventually, Test cricket. “To be honest, T10 cricket can be a threat because you can…
Local LIAT workers want new bargaining agent
Source : Barbados Today Some former Barbadian LIAT employees are considering parting ways with the Barbados Workers Union (BWU) and National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) accusing them of a lack of…
Cat Coore back in hospital; responding positively…
Source: Jamaica Gleaner : Stephen 'Cat' Coore, the founding member of the Reggae Ambassadors, Third World, is back in hospital, having had a "cardiac situation" following recent oesophageal surgery…