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...

Government announced new measures for entry into Antigua and Barbuda

The Antigua and Barbuda government has announced new measures aimed at enhancing public health safety amid concerns regarding the deadly outbreaks of Hantavirus, Ebola...

Trinidad Express moves to retrench staff – union vows to fight

The Banking, Insurance and General Workers Union (BIGWU) says it is moving swiftly to protect employees of the Trinidad Express newspaper following the company’s...

Cuba tells US to lift embargo instead of multi-million dollar aid offer

Cuba’s Ambassador to Dominica, Miguel Manuel Fraga Gonzalez, has brushed aside a United States offer of a US$100 million humanitarian aid package, reiterating Havana’s...

Guyana establishes national taskforce to improve mathematics performance

The Ministry of Education has established a National Mathematics Taskforce aimed at improving mathematics performance across schools nationwide and developing a long-term strategy to...

Earthquake shakes Antigua and Barbuda

ST JOHN’s – Residents across Antigua and Barbuda have been describing scenes after a powerful earthquake struck northeast of the country yesterday morning. According to...

UN warns blackouts, shortages disrupt healthcare across Cuba

 Senior United Nations officials warned on Friday that blackouts and shortages are disrupting healthcare in Cuba. Edem Wosornu of the UN Office for the Coordination...