ST. LUCIA PM Pierre Meets Permanent Secretaries To Discuss Policy, Project Implementation
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre met Permanent Secretaries within the public service this week to discuss efficiently implementing government policies and projects. “We must create a more robust system that…
T&T PM to workers: Do not be future-handicapped
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says the workplace is changing in fundamental ways, eliminating thousands of jobs, but at the same time demanding of the worker, new skills, and capabilities.…
Barbados to host first global supply chain forum
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados will hold the first Global Supply Chain Forum here from May 21 to 24 next year.…
Candlelight vigil held in memory of Mahdia Dormitory fire victims
Members of the Guyanese community in Barbados gathered on Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil to reflect on the lives of the 20 indigenous children who were burnt to death…
Uganda ADF school attack: ‘Gospel songs interrupted by screaming’
Pupils in Uganda were singing gospel songs before a deadly attack by Islamist militants on Friday, a woman who lives opposite the school says. "Then I heard screaming," Mary Masika…
Strengthening the US-Caribbean relationship: A work in progress
By Sir Ronald Sanders The relationship between the United States of America (US) and the 14-member independent member states of CARICOM as well as the Dominican Republic has entered a…
Man Accused of Killing Jahfari Isaac Remanded to Prison After Court Appearance
Dexter Scotland of Willkies, accused of killing Jahfari Isaac, has been remanded to prison after appearing before the All Saints Magistrates Court. Scotland, who appeared in court for the first…
‘I have acted lawfully’: Shugy asks Speaker to accept his resignation as MP
(OBSERVER)St Mary’s South MP Kelvin ‘Shugy’ Simon has submitted an official letter to the Speaker of the House asking him to reconsider his refusal to accept his resignation. The former…
Police broaden accident probe after Andre Simon’s death
(OBSERVER)The death of national cyclist Andre Simon has prompted police probing the road accident that left him critically injured to widen the focus of their investigation. The athlete and father-of-one…
Court orders PM Skerrit to stop using Jeep Wrangler until legal matter is settled
The High Court in Dominica has ordered that Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit stop the use of his Wrangler Jeep until a legal matter is settled. The court also ruled that…
