Thursday, June 11, 2026

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Trinidadians warned against visiting Ebola-hit countries

PORT OF SPAIN - The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday urged citizens against travelling to African countries amid heightened global concern regarding the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. ”The...

PAHO wants higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks in Americas

WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar sweetened...

Report warns Caribbean democracies face a convergence of structural pressures

 A new report is warning that the future quality of Caribbean democracies will depend on the region’s ability...

St Kitts and Nevis keeps customs relief surcharge in place

BASSETERRE – The St. Kitts and Nevis government says the Customs relief measures currently in effect, including the waiver...

Government moves to restrict licences for foreign-owned businesses

The Cayman Islands Government has published legislation that would give Cabinet the authority to suspend the issuance of...

Bermuda mourns the death of Sir John Swan

Bermuda is mourning the death of Sir John Swan, the island’s longest serving Premier. Premier David Burt said, “Sir John dominated Bermuda’s politics for a generation...

WHO certifies Turks and Caicos for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and hepatitis B

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Wednesday congratulated the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on being certified for...

T&T among five countries elected to UN Security Council

Trinidad and Tobago was among five countries elected as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for a two-year term, beginning on January...

PAHO warns of measles risk ahead of Word Cup

WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Tuesday said that there has been a sustained increase in measles cases both globally and across the...

PM Browne says Antigua and Barbuda will only accept 10 refugees annually

The Antigua and Barbuda government says it will accept 10 third-country nationals, including refugees” from the United States annually, but maintains that Washington must...

Former premier Misick jailed in landmark corruption case

Former Turks and Caicos Islands premier Michael Misick has been sentenced to an effective prison term of four years and 26 days after being...