Police statement on death of Constable Robert Dyer Jr.
The Commissioner of Police and members of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda are mourning the tragic death of Police Constable Robert Dyer Jr. Constable Dyer died following…
Statement by Sir Ronald Sanders on the Commemoration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Coup d’État in Chile
We, the representatives of our Governments, on this Permanent Council of the Organization of American States, are custodians of democracy, peace, human rights and development in our hemisphere. It is…
No Decision Yet On Sending Saint Lucian Translators To Haiti
(SLUTimes)The Saint Lucia government has yet to decide on sending translators to Haiti. “We have been asked to do that. I haven’t discussed it with my cabinet,” Prime Minister Philip…
In SVG, Vermont woman charged with burning 12-year-old between legs, buttocks
(SearchLight)A Vermont woman, who is alleged to have burnt a 12-year-old girl between her legs and on her buttocks with an electric iron was denied bail at her arraignment. Josette…
SVG School repair program delayed, but no major impact on reopening – BRAGSA
(SearchLight)Except for one secondary institution, the late start to the school repair programme by the Roads, Buildings and General Services Authority (BRAGSA) is said to have not affected the reopening…
Guyana’s unemployment rate further declines – IDB report
(GuyanaNewsRoom)Guyana’s economy continues along its upward trajectory poised to catapult development to new heights, resulting in a significant decline in the unemployment rate, as well as the balancing of inflation…
Dominica’s Education minister announces back to school preparations and changes
(DNO)Education Minister Octavia Alfred has announced that preparations are being made for students to return to school this week for the new academic year. She made the announcement while addressing…
PM Skerrit makes impassioned plea for regional support of Haiti
(DNO)CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has called on the Caribbean Community to provide a collective commitment and support to Haiti as that country is presently faced with security issues.…
UN convenes population forum in Antigua and Barbuda
(PointXpress)The Caribbean Forum on Population Development is being held at the Royalton Hotel for two days. The forum is being held by the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) Sub-Regional Office…
More than 20 female agro processors to attend workshop
(PointeXpress)A workshop designed to improve the business and marketing skills of female entrepreneurs, involved in agro-processing, is underway with the first session focused on product development, costing, and competition. Organised…