UN Security Council Fails Ukraine, Gaza and the World
By Sir Ronald Sanders When Russian drones stalk civilians along Ukraine’s Dnipro River and Gaza’s hospitals lie in ruins under relentless bombardment, the world cannot pretend that these are distant…
US student visa interviews paused, applicants to undergo ‘social media vetting’ – report
The Donald Trump Administration has paused scheduling student visa interviews as new applicants are being asked to undergo ‘social media vetting’ according to a report from Politico. Describing it as…
Saharan dust layer moves across Caribbean
A wave of the Saharan dust is currently moving across the Caribbean and has triggered alerts across some islands. The desert sand travels via wind across the Atlantic from Africa…
Boat with apparent human remains washes ashore in SVG
The Police in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Monday said that they have found what appears to be decomposed human remains on a boat that washed ashore in Canouan,…
Nadeem Brandon Doumith and Francis Young charged with drug seizure at the Deep Water Harbour
Police have arrested and jointly charged two men in connection with a major drug seizure at the Deep Water Harbour earlier this month. Nadeem Brandon Doumith of Crosbies and Francis Young of…
A Dangerous Game: Venezuela’s Election Gambit over Guyana’s Essequibo
By Sir Ronald Sanders On May 25, a day before Guyana commemorates its 59th year of independence, the government of Nicolás Maduro says it intends to stage elections in Guyana’s…
Body of man found at Mamora Bay
The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Caucasian male, who is believed to be a visitor to the island. His body was discovered…
Industry insiders say T&T decision to cut Vybz Kartel’s itinerary does not promote rehabilitation
Despite having his murder conviction overturned last year, Vybz Kartel’s controversial past is still cause for concern for some. This after Trinidad and Tobago Defence Minister Wayne Sturge reportedly issued an…
U.S. Immigration Laws: A Message for Caribbean Nationals
By Sir Ronald Sanders “A nation without borders is not a nation”. That is the opening line of an advisory issued by the U.S. Department of State on May 15.…
HURST REPORTS ON CABINET of Wednesday 14 May 2025
The Cabinet Meeting commenced with a prayer from a religious Minister. God’s presence was invoked and the blessings from above were sought. 1. The Cabinet began its meeting with a…
