Economist fears BOJ may have increased rates too much so far, urges caution
THERE are fears that the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) may have increased its key policy rate too fast over the last year and that the action could present a real…
Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power grid
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Hurricane Ian knocked out power across all of Cuba and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms when it slammed into the island’s western…
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba en route to Florida
HAVANA (AP) — A strengthening Hurricane Ian’s rain and winds lashed Cuba’s western tip, where authorities have evacuated 50,000 people, as it became a major Category 3 storm early Tuesday…
Hurricane Ian strengthens into a Category 4 storm on its way to Florida as residents warned to get out now
Hurricane Ian – now a stronger and “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm – has begun lashing Florida with major flooding and ruinous winds as it advances on a large swath…
Financial Information Month 2022 to Launch in ECCB Member Countries
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) and its Financial Information Month (FIM) partners will launch FIM 2022 throughout the eight ECCB member countries on1 October FIM is a regional financial,…
Jeffrey warns that Cabinet investigation into St. Peter transfers could raise doubt about the fairness of the electoral process
( Real News Antigua ) Cabinet’s recent decision to investigate the large number of transfers into the St. Peter constituency gives the impression of political interference, says Bishop Rolston Jeffrey,…
Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Cuba with ‘life-threatening’ storm surge
The tropical cyclone poses a danger to over 100,000 island residents and is expected to also affect the Mexican Caribbean and Florida in the coming days Hurricane Ian made landfall…
Jamaica battered by heavy rain but spared the worst
PORADIC and heavy rain associated with Hurricane Ian battered Jamaica on Monday, rendering numerous roads impassable, but despite this, many Jamaicans were grateful that the island was spared a direct…
Belize Defence Force captain found hanging in his cell
A captain of the Belize Defence Force (BDF), who was awaiting trial for violating a restraining order, has been found dead in his cell. Captain Damacio Coc, 33, was found…
Man slashes Grays Farm woman’s throat after fruitless attempt at robbing her; investigations are underway
REAL NEWS- Investigations have been launched into an incident during which a Parliament Street, Grays Farm, woman had her throat slashed by an unknown person. The early-morning offense reportedly occurred…
