IMF says Barbados economy in precarious state
(CMC) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Barbados is in a precarious economic situation with its international reserves having dwindled to US$220 million,...
Regional Stakeholders Consultation on CSME opens tomorrow in Guyana
The Regional Stakeholder Consultation for the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) opens in Guyana tomorrow at the Ramada Princess hotel and will see the participation...
Land fraud rampant across T&T – Agri Minister
(Trinidad Guardian) Agriculture Minister Clarence Rambharat yesterday admitted that land fraud is rampant in T&T and that as line minister for land, he had...
Jamaica supports suspending Venezuela from OAS
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — According to Tuesday's voting at the Organisation of American States (OAS) to suspend Venezuela from the 34-member group, Jamaica...
US and top OAS members start push to suspend Venezuela
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The United States and six more of the most influential countries in the Organisation of American States called Monday...
Owen Arthur ‘31st casualty’ of election
(Barbados Nation) Owen Arthur has been advised to “see politics and leave it” after repeatedly failing to minimise the appeal of Mia Mottley.
Regional political strategist...
New Venezuela Support Group established for refugees fleeing to Guyana
A new group, the Venezuela Support Group (VSG), has been established in Guyana to provide advice and assistance to Venezuelans seeking refuge from the...
Caribbean gears up for 2018 Atlantic Hurricane season
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane season began on Friday with the Barbados-based Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) urging regional countries...
Public sector debt continues to be worryingly high in borrowing countries- CDB
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has released its 2017 Annual Report, highlighting the institution’s performance, initiatives and results delivered during the year.
In 2017, the...
Grenada PM says frequent natural disasters new normal for the region
ST GEORGE'S, Grenada (CMC) — The board of governors of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) began its 48th annual meeting here on Wednesday...
Recent Articles
Rising demand, overloaded network behind recent outages – GPL
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. (GPL) said rising electricity demand, particularly during peak hours, is placing increased pressure on the national distribution network...
Govt seeking contractors to build 400sqft 1-bedroom homes under Social Housing Programme
The Ministry of Housing, through the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA), on Monday issued an invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the...
Special Branch Chief testifies Opposition Leader is a national security threat
Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed is considered a threat to national security based on intelligence available to the Guyana Police Force, Senior Superintendent of Police...
Govt to build townhouses at Ogle, Silica City for Young Professionals
As part of its commitment to deliver 40,000 homes within the next five years, the Government is planning to construct townhouses at Ogle and...
MV Barima murder case: Paper Committal set for November 16
The three Transport and Harbours Department (T&HD) employees accused of murdering passengers in the deadly MV Barima tragedy were further remanded to prison on...
Man found dead in Lombard Street canal
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the body of an unidentified man, believed to...
Technician charged for unlawful operation of drone, granted bail
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Dwayne Ross, a 25-year-old technician of Princess Street, Georgetown, was charged with three offences in relation to...
Pres. Ali opens Qatar visit with investment talks, eyes deeper economic ties
Investment cooperation topped the agenda as President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, touched down in Doha on Sunday (September 6) for the start of a...
Fisherman stabbed to death at Albion
Police are investigating the alleged murder of 34-year-old fisherman, Franklyn “Frank” or “Franky” Sauers, of Glasgow Housing Scheme, who was fatally stabbed at a...
Public servants to benefit from customer service training – Min. Ally
The Ministry of Public Service is rolling out customer service training for public servants across all regions, as government moves to improve the quality...
