Jamaica Gov’t urged to start talks on maternity, paternity leave
TWO of the island's trade unions are calling on the Government to begin consultations to thrash out plans to increase maternity leave and introduce paternity and family leave following those…
UK inflation back at 40-year high as food prices soar
LondonCNN Business — Rising food and energy costs drove UK inflation back to a 40-year high in September, but it could be nearing a peak as cash-strapped households pull back on spending amid…
Search warrants executed in All Saints turn up items suspected to be stolen, as well as a marijuana stash; suspects in custody
Several people were taken into police custody over a two-day period, after search warrants executed at their homes turned up illegal or stolen items. Reports say that two warrants were…
CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN’S WALK FOR THE CURE 2022 WAS HUGE
People come out in their hundreds to support cancer care walk . With all the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic now removed, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Annual Walk for the Cure,…
Ministry of Health provides Monkey Pox update
There have been no recorded monkey pox cases in Antigua and Barbuda to date. The Ministry of Health, Wellness and the Environment, through the Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda announced…
Well-known convict Burton pleads guilty to receiving, but not house-breaking and larceny, and receives one-year sentence
(RealNews)Well-known convict Eric Burton, of the Villa Area, has been imprisoned for breaking into a house and stealing a number of items. Burton, 58, appeared before Chief Magistrate Joanne Walsh…
Attempted robbery foiled by female restaurant owner, while businesswoman is scammed in US-dollar cash exchange
(RealNews)The Police are investigating an apparent robbery attempt and an alleged fraud. Reports are that a Parham Town businesswoman, the proprietor of Shay Shay restaurant on upper Church Street, had…
No land sales at peppercorn prices to politicians and those who can afford market prices under new UPP Administration
Under a UPP Administration, politicians and persons who can afford to pay will no longer be able to purchase government lands at peppercorn prices, promises Harold Lovell, Political Leader of…
Guyana pursuing additional airlift at World Routes Forum
(INEWS)Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond is leading a delegation to the World Routes Development Forum 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. The delegation includes Mr. Ramesh Ghir,…
Cannabis Licence gets Green light in BARBADOS
By December, close to 30 medical cannabis licences are set to be issued by authorities here, resulting in several marijuana farms and other businesses starting operations next year. Word of…
