UN Chief Calls For United Global Action To End Plastic Pollution
As international negotiators committed to hammering out a draft treaty by November on ending plastic pollution, the UN chief stressed in his message for World Environment Day on Monday, the…
Statement by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley for World Environment Day 2023
Every year, we join people across the planet in commemorating World Environment Day on June 5th. This is a day where we especially highlight the need for transformative changes to…
Young people shying away from agriculture- new study
On this World Environment Day, The Caribbean Youth Environment Network (CYEN) wants to see more resources being pumped into teaching young people the benefits of pursuing jobs in the agricultural sector.…
PM Drew Forms National Security Taskforce
Prime Minister and Minister of National Security Commissions National Security Taskforce to Address the Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, June 5, 2023…
24-Year-Old Shooting Victim in Willikies Clings to Life, Remains in Critical Condition
A 24-year-old man from Willikies has been rushed to hospital in critical condition after being shot at least three times in the village. The incident happened shortly after 8 Sunday…
Man Sentenced to 1 Year and 8 Months for Possession of Gun and Ammunition
A man who was found in possession of a firearm and ammunition which he said was merely to protect his family has been sent to prison for a year and…
Commissioner of Police Atlee Rodney Proposes “Cash for Guns” Program as Alternative to Amnesty
Police Commissioner Atlee Rodney is suggesting that cash be offered to anyone with information leading to the seizure of illegal guns in Antigua and Barbuda, instead of an amnesty. The…
360-DegreeProduction and Supply-Chain Efforts Take Shape as GARD Center and Sandals Foundation Launch Pares Community Food Security Project
Saint Johns, Antigua, June 5, 2023—Food production and supply-chain opportunities have been strengthened in the community of Pares following the launch of a dynamic food security project made possible through…
2500 houses, Wismar Bridge to be constructed as US$150M loans inked between Guyana, Saudi Fund
(INEWS)Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, Sultan Al-Marshad, today signed two development loan agreements worth $150 million with the Guyana’s Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh, to fund…
US$280 million to save Kingston from storm surges
IT will cost Jamaica at least US$280 million to save downtown Kingston from the serious effects of coastal erosion according to Matthew Samuda, minister without portfolio in the Ministry of…
