Guyana denies secret purchase of dengue vaccine
The Guyanese government has described as “reckless” media reports that it had acquired dengue vaccines and has been keeping the purchase a “secret.” In a statement, the Ministry of Health…
Solar Refrigerators Provided to Antigua and Barbuda Health Facilities
The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Social Transformation, and the Environment is initiating the installation of vaccine solar refrigerators, a generous donation from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) funded by…
Cabinet Rejects Commissioner of Police’s Proposal for Limited States of Emergency
POINTE XPRESS – The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has denied a proposal by the Commissioner of Police, Atlee Rodney, to amend legislation for the declaration of limited states of…
CXC Announces Improved Student Performance in CAPE and CSEC Exams
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has reported a significant rise in student performance for the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. Across various…
Kareem Simon of Green Bay charged with murder
The police have arrested and charged 42-year-old Kareem Simon of Green Bay with the alleged murder of 66-year-old Dennis Edwards of Bolans. The alleged incident occurred on Monday, August 21,…
Antigua and Barbuda Sends Eleven Scholars to Pursue Degrees in China
Eleven students from Antigua and Barbuda are commencing their undergraduate and graduate studies in diverse fields like architecture, business administration, information security, geography, and political science in China. The Antigua…
Stopping the spread of political assassinations and gang violence
By Sir Ronald Sanders The saying, coined by the Latin poet, Horace, that “you too are in danger when your neighbour’s house is on fire” is particularly relevant now in…
PM Browne Calls For Regional Collaboration to Address Intra-Caribbean Travel Woes
Advocating for unity among regional leaders amidst the challenges of intra-regional travel, Prime Minister Gaston Browne underscores the necessity for at least two carriers to meet rising demands. Browne, in…
Unions oppose proposed early return of teachers to school
(BarbadosToday)The Ministry of Education is considering calling teachers back to work a week earlier than scheduled to undertake sensitisation and professional development training in relation to pending educational reform. However,…
#BTEditorial – LIAT is not looking that bad after all
(BarbadosToday)LIAT is not looking that bad after all The ongoing industrial dispute involving flight crew of the Trinidad and Tobago state-owned Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL), is a stark reminder of…
