ICC cancels Doha meetings as West Asia conflict disrupts global cricket agenda. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has scrapped plans to stage its upcoming board and committee meetings in Doha after intensifying military tensions across West Asia disrupted travel and raised security concerns. The governing body confirmed that the in-person meetings scheduled for March 25-27 in Qatar can no longer […More]
Diaspora nurses respond to Jamaica’s call to help fill public health vacancies. The Jamaican Government has received nearly 140 applications from healthcare professionals overseas following an appeal to the diaspora for specialist nurses to help address shortages in the country’s public health system. Speaking during a virtual press briefing on Monday, Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health and Wellness, said Jamaica […More]
A 75-year-old Trinidadian man has been arrested and charged in the killing of his wife, Salisha Ali, after her dismembered body was found in multiple locations across Queens. The suspect, Rupchand Simboo, was taken into custody Wednesday following a medical examiner’s finding that a sharp instrument had been used to kill Ali. Ali, 34, was last seen alive on July […More]
Jamaican couple and daughter killed in New Jersey murder-suicide. A family with Jamaican roots was at the center of a tragic murder-suicide in the United States after a man fatally shot his Jamaican wife and her parents inside their New Jersey home before taking his own life, authorities say. The victims have been identified as 38-year-old Deonna Stewart and her […More]
THE BARBADOS GOVERNMENT PLANS TO INSTALL, NEW RADAR AND AIRSPACE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY AT THE GRANTLEY ADAMS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. IT IS AIMED AT HELPING AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS MANAGE THE GROWING NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT, ENTERING THE COUNTRY’S AIRSPACE. MINISTER OF TOURISM AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT IAN GOODING-EDGHILL SAYS THE UPGRADE, ANNOUNCED DURING DEBATE ON THE APPROPRIATION BILL 2026 IN THE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, […More]
In keeping with the commitment made by President Irfaan Ali and as announced in the 2026 Budget presentation by Senior Minister in the Office of the President with Responsibility for Finance, Dr. Ashni Singh, Government will commence the distribution of the $100,000 National Cash Grant for citizens in Guyana, with central government employees already receiving salaries through bank accounts to […More]
‘No aborts. Good luck,’ Trump told troops before Iran attack. The US war in Iran began Saturday, Feb. 28, with a “massive, overwhelming” strike that involved thousands of American service members, hundreds of planes and two aircraft carriers, and hit more than a thousand targets across the country, the Pentagon’s top general told reporters. The military received its “final go […More]
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, says the sector is rebounding strongly following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, with high production levels driving down prices. Prices for vegetables at Coronation Market, the major food market in Kingston, were trending downwards, with tomatoes being sold for as low as $50 per pound. The Minister, who was addressing […More]
CARICOM moves to accelerate reparations campaign. At the closing media conference of the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government, CARICOM Chair and St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance M. Drew reaffirmed the region’s commitment to reparatory justice. Drew announced that Heads of Government have tasked the Prime Ministerial Subcommittee on Reparations with reviewing the […More]
US cuts work, dependent, and visitor visas for Dominica and Antigua to 3 months. The U.S. Department of State has updated its visa reciprocity schedules for citizens of Dominica and Antigua & Barbuda, drastically shortening the validity and entry privileges of key work and dependent visas previously issued with long-term terms. Under the updated schedule, several work, dependent, and visitor […More]
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