Archives for August 2019
Source: Bahamas Weekly Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis attended a press briefing for residents of Abaco today and checked in on the progress of the… Link: PM Attends Briefing in Abaco Ahead of Hurricane Dorian's Projected Landfall
Source: Cayman News Service (CNS Local Life): A diver taking part in the Cayman United Lionfish League (CULL) tournament today (Saturday, 31 August) was bitten by a nurse shark,… Link: Lionfish culler bitten by nurse shark
Source: The Voice We like nothing more than a holiday – defined by most here ‘as a day off from work’. The reason … The post We’re So… Link: We’re So Lucian About Solutions!
Source: St. Lucia Times The St Lucia Zouks have confirmed that Thisara Perera is now available for the duration of the Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The tournament gets… Link: Thisara Perera Now Available For All CPL Matches
Source: The Voice “Cooperative practitioners are reminded that the 5th principle is not just simply to inform the membership about cooperative business and … The post Local Cooperatives… Link: Local Cooperatives Urged to Mount Learning Campaign
Source: The Voice Not everybody in life sets out to be a teacher, or an advisor, but often experience gives the right to … The post Let Us… Link: Let Us Not Rely on Time to Teach Our Youth
Source: The Voice The Canadian-owned Bank of Nova Scotia, or Scotiabank, has more than US$1 trillion in assets; the Gross Domestic Product of … The post Scotiabank: Is… Link: Scotiabank: Is might, right?
Source: The Voice Dear Stephen, Subsequent to our conversation in respect to your concerns about the Soufriere Square and St Jude’s Hospital, I … The post In Response… Link: In Response to “What a Tangled Web!”
Source: Barbados Today A visiting politician is making a case for skilled Caribbean nationals to stay within the region rather than going to North America and elsewhere to… Link: Fresh warning about brain drain
Source: St. Lucia Times The Prime Minister of Saint Lucia, Hon. Allen Chastanet and Minister for Education, Hon. Dr. Gale Rigobert, last week visited schools around the island undergoing… Link: Schools Undergo Million In Rehabilitation
Source: News 784 (BBC) – Air Canada has [Read More] Link: Air Canada fined for not using French language
Source: Bernews The streets of Hamilton were transformed into rivers of bright colours today [Aug 31] as thousands of people participated in the island’s first Pride Parade,… Link: Video: Thousands Attend Inaugural Pride Parade
Source: St. Lucia Times A mass random shooting in the US state of Texas has left at least five people dead and many more injured, police say. At least… Link: Random Gun Attacks Leave Five Dead In Texas
Source: Cana News KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 31, CMC – Jasprit Bumrah be… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-WIS/IND-LEAD Bumrah hat-trick, Vihari hundred floor Windies
Source: News 784 (BBC) – A mass random [Read More] Link: Texas shootings: Five dead, at least 20 injured
Source: St. Lucia Times Gros Islet MP Lenard Montoute has made a contribution of school supplies, bursaries and free back to school haircuts to students, it has been announced.… Link: Gros Islet MP Offers Students Free School Supplies, Haircuts
Source: Stabroek News (Reuters) – India pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah completed a hat-trick against West Indies on the second day of the second test in Jamaica on Saturday… Link: Bumrah bags hat-trick for India against West Indies
Source: St. Lucia Times BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) – The Barbados government has given members of the Rastafarian movement the assurance that it has set aside at least 60 acres… Link: Barbados Rastafarians Promised 60 Acres Land On Which To Grow Marijuana
Source: iNews Guyana Two armed bandits this afternoon (Saturday, August 31, 2019) pounced on a city business, robbing employees of the day’s proceeds at gunpoint. The robbery occurred… Link: Armed bandits rob poultry business
Source: Cana News KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 31, CMC – Scoreboard on the… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-WIS/IND-SCOREBOARD West Indies vs India – 2nd day, 2nd Test
Source: Bernews [Updated with video] The annual Bermuda Sandcastle Competition took place today [Aug 31] at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with a wide array of examples of sand… Link: Photos: Bermuda Sandcastle Competition
Source: Bahamas Weekly 3PM EDT, SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST, 2019. ….DORIAN CONTINUES HEADING FOR THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS WITH LIFE-THREATENING STORM SURGE AND DEVASTATING WINDS…. A HURRICANE WARNING REMAINS IN… Link: Alert #24 Hurricane Dorian – Max. sustained winds of 150 mph
Source: Barbados Today (Source: BBC) – A mass random shooting in western Texas has left “multiple gunshot victims”, local police say. At least one gunman was said to… Link: ‘Multiple casualties’ in Texas mass shooting
Source: iNews Guyana The American Chamber of Commerce in Guyana (AMCHAM Guyana) held its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) today (Saturday, August 31, 2019), revealing that in its… Link: AmCham Guyana membership reaches 61 in first year
Source: Cana News KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 31, CMC – West Indies, repl… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-WIS/IND-CLOSE INDIA (416) vs West Indies 87-7 – 2nd day, 2nd Test
Source: Barbados Today (Source: BBC) – Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert has been killed in a crash at the Belgian Grand Prix, motorsport’s governing body the FIA has… Link: Formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert killed in Belgium crash
Source: iNews Guyana Fans attending the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) final in Trinidad will get the chance to win a year’s supply of beer with the… Link: Catch a year’s supply of Carib Beer at CPL final
Source: Cayman News Service (CNS): The utilities regulator, OfReg, has revealed that while Cayman 27 was forced off air last night over unpaid fees of more than CI$100,000, it… Link: Cayman 27 not alone in owing OfReg fees
Source: Bernews Bernews posted more than 150 videos across our various social networks during August 2019, and the top ten most viewed videos on YouTube included Cup… Link: Top 10 Most Viewed Videos For August 2019
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer LONDON– PR Newswire — After Hurricane Maria, the Dominican government spent EC$582.6m from Citizenship by Investment (CBI) receipts to support the island’s recovery and broader… Link: CBI Scheme Aids Dominica’s Dramatic Post-Maria Recovery
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer By Latrishka Thomas Caribbean CAGE LLC is hoping to establish its gaming route operations in Antigua and Barbuda. The government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne… Link: Caribbean Cage Hoping for Gaming Route Ops in A&B
Source: Bernews Sunday, September 1 is expected to see intervals of clouds and sunshine, with the high to be near 30°C/86°F and the low to be near… Link: Weather Forecast For Sunday September 1
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer This photo provided by the National Hurricane Center shows a view of Hurricane Dorian from Hurricane Hunter P-3 Aircraft early Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. Dorian… Link: 1,000 Miles of US Coast Could Be Affected by Dorian
Source: Nation Newspaper JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hurricane Dorian punched northwest on Saturday to threaten Georgia and the Carolinas, possibly sparing Florida a direct hit, as the Bahamas braced… Link: Category 4 Dorian shifts again
Source: Barbados Today The management and staff at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus are shaken and saddened at the recent road traffic accident involving… Link: UWI saddened at traffic accident involving students
Source: Cana News BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug 30, CMC – Incumbent Barb… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-ELECTIONS-Riley dismisses Garner challenge to retain BCA presidency
Source: Cayman Eye News From RCIPS Traffic Advisory for Guardians Alive 10K, 1 September Guardians Alive will be hosting a 10K Run on Sunday, 1 September, at 6:00AM, beginning and ending… Link: Cayman: Traffic Advisories
Source: Barbados Today As the Northern Islands of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas brace for the pending impact of Hurricane Dorian, CDEMA has once again taken the lead… Link: CDEMA deploys teams to support The Bahamas ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Source: Bahamas Weekly The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. wishes to advise the public that the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is open and operating today and it… Link: Lynden Pindling Intl. Airport to remain open during Hurricane Dorian
Source: Bahamas Weekly In a last-ditch effort to make residents realize the severity of the potential impact of Hurricane Dorian, the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, Prime Minister,… Link: PM makes final appeal to residents ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Source: Cana News Fast bowler Jason Holder celebrates another wicket… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-WIS/IND-UPDATE 2 Holder reaches 100 wickets, India fall for 416 after Vihari hundred
Source: Havana Times Ever since I was five and began school, I’ve been told what is right and what is wrong. They wanted to teach me how to… Link: I Never Learned to Dance
Source: Cayman Eye News Piarco, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I. August 30, 2019: Effective midnight Friday 30th August Caribbean Airlines is having a special Independence Day sale of 15 per… Link: Caribbean Airlines announces Special 57th Independence Day Sale
Source: Stabroek News Hurricane Dorian spun west today, putting Georgia and the Carolinas in the path of a possible landfall as well as Florida, where some beaches were… Link: Dorian to hit Bahamas as ‘devastating’ hurricane, then menace Georgia and Carolinas
Source: The St. Lucia Star It’s become increasingly clear that bodybuilding has taken on a new look here, judging by what transpired at Saturday’s St Lucia Amateur Bodybuilding and Body… Link: SLABBFA Championships was a national affair
Source: Nation Newspaper SYDNEY – Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is in very poor condition because of climate change, over fishing and land clearing, a state agency said on… Link: Great Barrier Reef in poor condition
Source: St. John Source Lawrence Kupfer, WAPA’s executive director. (Source photo by sap) The V.I. Water and Power Authority (WAPA) informs the public that all St. Thomas-St. John Electrical… Link: WAPA Updates Conditions Post Hurricane Dorian
Source: Newsday Police are investigating the murder of a 44-year-old Lopinot man after he was gunned down inside his home on Friday night. Police said Randy May… Link: Lopinot man, pet pitbull shot dead
Source: Newsday Public Services Association (PSA) president Watson Duke has discharged himself from Port of Spain General Hospital (PoSGH) for the the third time over the past… Link: Duke out of hospital again
Source: Stabroek News Caribbean Airlines today announced that flights to The Bahamas and Florida have been cancelled as a result of the approach of Hurricane Dorian. Link: CAL flights to Florida, Bahamas affected by Dorian
Source: The St. Lucia Star The excited bodies stretched over the railing at the front of the stage tried in vain to touch Tarrus Riley as the headliner skipped across… Link: Roots & Soul: Hit or Miss?
Source: Nation Newspaper SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium – Valtteri Bottas will stay at Mercedes for another year, the Formula One champions said on Thursday. The 30-year-old Finn, who joined the… Link: Bottas at Mercedes for another year
Source: Nation Newspaper Hundreds are gathered at the Barbados Workers Union headquarters at Solidarity House for the 78th Annual Delegates’ Conference. The event, which is being held under… Link: BWU delegates meeting
Source: iNews Guyana Police on the East Bank of Demerara are investigating the death of an elderly man who struck down and killed by a motor car. The… Link: Pensioner killed in EBD accident
Source: Cayman Eye News Passengers are advised to contact our reservation offices for rebooking on the next available service Customers are advised to visit http://www.caribbean-airlines.com and check their FLIGHT… Link: CARIBBEAN AIRLINES FLIGHTS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE DORIAN
Source: The St. Lucia Star Religious leaders from the Pentecostal, Methodist and Seventh Day Adventist churches in Saint Lucia made no bones about it: they would not support the hosting… Link: United and Strong: Buggery law to be challenged!
Source: Nation Newspaper The Barbados Association of the Blind (BAB) is asking Minister of Transport, Works and Maintenance Dr William Duguid to consider members of the disabled community… Link: Blind ask Duguid to look at their plight
Source: Stabroek News (Barbados Nation) A mother’s worst fear was realised today. Barbara Dorant-Layne broke down after identifying the body taken from a shallow grave at Walkers,… Link: Barbados: Mum cries out as son found in shallow grave
Source: The St. Lucia Star On 16 August, vacationing British national Martin Ellis met his demise at the John Compton Dam, Roseau. The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force said that… Link: Family of British man who died at Roseau Dam raises questions over his death
Source: Stabroek News (Barbados Nation) On Thursday, Jason Renaldo Ashton declared his head was hot and that was why he told a man “what I had to tell… Link: Barbados: Hothead charged over text message
Source: The Reporter Saturday, August 31st. 2019 – Earlier reports that were swirling all over Facebook and the web had suggested that the body found near mile 4… Link: Body Found Near Mile 4 Was Not Traffic Accident
Source: The St. Lucia Star Last Saturday, it seemed my story’s headline: “Chastanet Torpedoes Opposition’s Negotiated Plan for Hewanorra International Airport!”, ruffled more than a few feathers. Particularly controversial was… Link: Is Pierre’s HIA Plan Another Case of Counting Chickens Before a Hatching?
Source: Nation Newspaper Barbados’ removal from the European Union’s (EU) blacklist has been welcomed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados (ICAB). During her welcome remarks at… Link: ICAB happy Barbados off EU blacklist
Source: Barbados Today Student enrolment at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies is again ticking upwards. This comes after years of decline following… Link: Enrolment up at UWI Cave Hill campus
Source: Cana News BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug 31, CMC – The Barbados g… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: BARBADOS-MARIJUANA-Government gives Rastafarian movement assurances as marijuana bill debated
Source: Barbados Today Barbados will be poised to take advantage of various opportunities within the growing global medicinal cannabis industry through the legalization of medicinal cannabis. Minister of… Link: Benefits of a local medicinal cannabis industry
Source: Haiti Libre 24 Haitian students awarded of scholarships in France for the start of the 2019 school year were received at the French Embassy. A cocktail was… Link: Haiti – Education : About 2,400 Haitian scholarship students continue their studies in France
Source: Haiti Libre In partnership with the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training and the Youth Development Initiative , UNICEF launched a two-day forum at the Montana… Link: Haiti – Politic : National Forum on Youth Employability
Source: Bernews The Warwick Parish Council has announced the recipients of the 2019 Warwick Parish Council Bursary Awards. A spokesperson said, “The Warwick Parish Council Educational Bursary… Link: Warwick Parish Council Bursary Recipients
Source: Cana News KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 31, CMC – The Jamaica gover… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: JAMAICA-EXHIBITION-Government unveils exhibition in tribute to Windrush Generation
Source: Bernews Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade is taking place today [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong,’ with the Bermuda Police Service decorating a vehicle… Link: Police Vehicle Decorated In Pride Colours
Source: Haiti Libre This week, at the approach of the Haiti-Curaçao encounter (September 10), Edwing Charles, the Minister of Youth and Sports made a follow-up visit of the… Link: iciHaiti – Football : D-10, monitoring of works at the stadium Sylvio Cator
Source: The St. Lucia Star Exports of essential oils from the Caribbean are soaring, reaching over EUR32 million last year according to trade agency Caribbean Export. With the European cosmetics… Link: Caribbean exporters tap into cosmetics boom
Source: Nation Newspaper Barbados-based Elegant Hotels Group (EHG) is a good buy for stock market investors in the United Kingdom (UK). That’s according to analyst Thomas Carr in… Link: UK analyst says value in Elegant stock
Source: Haiti Libre According to forecasters' analyzes of the changing weather patterns in the Caribbean, rainfall will be lower than usual in the West Indies for the months… Link: Haiti – Environment : Weather forecast for the months of August to October 2019
Source: Bahamas Weekly ALERT #21 ON HURRICANE DORIAN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY SATURDAY 31ST AUGUST, 2019 AT 9 AM EDT. ….DORIAN IS STRONGER AND MOVING… Link: Alert #21 on Hurricane Dorian
Source: St. Lucia Times Saint Lucia police are investigating a fatal accident at Union, Castries. Law enforcement officials have identified the deceased as Dhanraj Cepal of Babonneau. He was… Link: ‘Talented Young Cricketer’ Dies In Union Crash
Source: Nation Newspaper A large tree fell near the monument on the northeastern side of the Garrison Savannah, leaving people and businesses in the immediate vicinity without electricity… Link: Tree blocks road, causes power outage
Source: St. Lucia Times Resilient travellers are about to set off on an eight-month cruise that will take them through 53 countries, 112 cities and six continents. Viking Cruises… Link: 245 Day Cruise To Set Sail From London
Source: Stabroek News (Trinidad Guardian) Tears flowed and anxiety increased among University of T&T staff yesterday, as some collected their retrenchment letters and others waited for hours at… Link: Trinidad: Retrenchment of around 200 at UTT underway
Source: The St. Lucia Star “Today the country has been split asunder in ways Hitler could only dream of. There are vast chasms of hate and distrust between north and… Link: A Nation on the Brink . . .
Source: Bernews Aiming to provide the community with a look at Bermuda’s natural beauty each morning, Bernews features a “Photo of the Day” in our email newsletters, on… Link: August 2019: Top 10 Bernews “Photo Of Day”
Source: Nation Newspaper MADRID – An injury-ravaged Real Madrid will visit Villarreal in La Liga on Sunday, looking to bounce back from last weekend’s disappointing home draw with… Link: Injuries hit Real, Barcelona
Source: Nation Newspaper Seven students were injured in an accident on Friday night along University Hill, St Michael. Three males and four females, all students of the University… Link: UWI students injured in accident
Source: Bahamas Weekly Police on New Providence are investigating a stabbing and a shooting incident Friday, 30th August, 2019 which has left two adult males dead. In the… Link: Stabbing and s shooting in front of a bar, latest homicides in Nassau
Source: Bernews [Updating] Bermuda’s first ever Pride Parade and celebration is taking place today [Aug 31] under a theme of ‘We Belong’, with the day set to… Link: Live Updates, Photos & Video: Pride Parade
Source: Bernews On Friday night [Aug 30] a number of people gathered around Victoria Park in Hamilton to pray, with the prayer gathering held the night before… Link: Photos: Friday Night Prayer Gathering At Park
Source: St. Lucia Times Seven University of the West Indies students were injured as a result of an accident outside the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the… Link: Non-Nationals Reported Injured In Accident Outside UWI
Source: Cana News ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, Aug 31, CMC – The United St… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: GRENADA-POLITICS-US diplomat says Washington is honouring promises to Caribbean
Source: Antigua Observer According to CANA, the Guyana government intends to establish a Local Content Compliance Unit as the country gears to begin commercial oil production next year,… Link: Guyana looking to local content as it gears for commercial oil production
Source: Cana News NASSAU, Bahamas, Aug 31, CMC – Bahamians were heed… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: BAHAMAS-WEATHER-Bahamas await passage of Hurricane Dorian
Source: Barbados Today Seven University of the West Indies (UWI) students were injured in an accident Friday night. Around 11:15 p.m., police were called to University Hill, St… Link: UPDATE: Seven UWI students injured in accident
Source: Saba News The Island Council will be visiting Bonaire from Tuesday, September 3 to Saturday, September 7. Bonaire’s national holiday, Bonaire Day on Friday, September 6 is… Link: Island Council makes a 4-day visit to Bonaire to celebrate Bonaire Day
Source: Cayman Eye News 31 Aug Sat 2019 Tropical Report ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook icons.wxug.com For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL… Link: 31 Aug 2019 Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 H/cane, 2 dist.
Source: Havana Times The Civic Alliance for Justice and Democracy presented this Thursday a proposal of thirteen reforms to the electoral system, which in turn includes five constitutional… Link: Civic Alliance Proposes Major Reforms to Nicaragua’s Electoral System
Source: Cana News GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Aug 31, CMC – The Guyana gover… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: GUYANA-ENERGY-Guyana looking to local content as it gears for commercial oil production
Source: St. Lucia Times The account of Twitter Inc Chief Executive Jack Dorsey was hacked yesterday afternoon, sending public tweets and retweets including racial slurs and curse words to… Link: Twitter CEO’s Hacked Account Sends Racist Tweets
Source: St. Lucia Times A male individual was shot dead during an armed robbery in Micoud during the wee hours of Saturday morning, law enforcement officials have confirmed. According… Link: One Person Dead In Micoud Armed Robbery
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer Haiti’s Foreign Minister Edmond Bocchit has announced that a memorandum of understanding is in the works with Russia that would allow Haitians to visit the Kremlin and… Link: Haiti In Move for Visa Free Travel to Russia
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer Luis Castillo (L), Octavio Dotel Former MLB players Luis Castillo and Octavio Dotel were cleared of money laundering charges in a drug trafficking case… Link: DR: Castillo, Dotel Cleared of Money Laundering Allegations
Source: The St. Lucia Star The post The STAR Newspaper For Saturday August 31st 2019- Photo Of The Week appeared first on The St. Lucia STAR. Link: The STAR Newspaper For Saturday August 31st 2019- Photo Of The Week
Source: Bahamas Weekly A HURRICANE REMAINS WARNING IN EFFECT FOR A PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST BAHAMAS THIS INCLUDES: NORTH ELEUTHERA, ABACO, GRAND BAHAMA, BIMINI, THE BERRY ISLANDS AND… Link: Alert #20 on Hurricane Dorian
Source: Antigua Observer By Latrishka Thomas Caribbean CAGE LLC is hoping to establish its gaming route operations in Antigua and Barbuda. The government of Prime Minister Gaston Browne… Link: Government hopes to gain from presence of gaming company
Source: Antigua Observer By Carlena Knight The Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation (ABCF) is set to host the Parham Circuit Race this weekend. The event is scheduled to… Link: ABCF to host Parham Circuit Race this weekend
Source: Antigua Observer By Carlena Knight Antigua and Barbuda suffered their first defeat in the ongoing Under-21 Male Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Championships at the YMCA Volleyball… Link: Antigua and Barbuda suffer first loss
Source: Antigua Observer by Orville Williams The administrative staff of the Antigua State College (ASC) are expected to finally get a little relief from the workplace discomfort they… Link: State College staff to be temporarily relocated
Source: Guyana Times The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has labelled the recent claims of its Region Nine (Upper Takatu-Essequibo) office issuing fake birth certificates to persons as not… Link: PPP lashes out at PNC for fabricating story of “fake birth certificates” in Lethem
Source: Newsday “The more we share, the more we have” is the way Author of Dialysed Thoughts, Richard Allan Hayde, opened his open mic session on August… Link: Dialysed Thoughts shared at Carifesta
Source: Guyana Times – despite AFC choosing Ramjattan as its PM candidate As Guyana prepares for General and Regional Elections in the coming months, the A Partnership for… Link: APNU, AFC still to discuss PM candidacy for upcoming elections
Source: Newsday GARY CARDINEZ Vintage Royal, featuring David Rudder and Relator (Willard Harris), at Kaiso Blues Cafe on August 22, proved one of the best shows during… Link: Rudder pays tribute to Choo Kong
Source: Guyana Times GRDB fraud case By Leah Hernandez Senior Magistrate Leron Daly on Friday dismissed a 2011 fraud charge against three former officials of the Guyana Rice… Link: M fraud charge against PPP/C executive, 2 others dismissed
Source: Guyana Times A 35-year-old man and his reputed wife are battling for their lives after they were set on fire while sleeping at their mining camp at… Link: Couple set on fire while sleeping in mining camp
Source: Guyana Times Nabacalis murder One week after brutally killing his ex-lover, 54-year-old Sherlock James was on Friday arraigned for murder when he appeared at the Mahaica Magistrate’s… Link: Gold miner charged for killing ex-lover
Source: The St. Lucia Star The post The STAR Newspaper For Saturday August 31st 2019 appeared first on The St. Lucia STAR. Link: The STAR Newspaper For Saturday August 31st 2019
Source: iWitness News By *Jomo Sanga Thomas (Plain Talk, Aug. 30, 2019) “Look how long: 400 years, (400 years, 400 years) – Way… Link: 400 years in bondage
Source: Newsday TODAY we as a nation celebrate our 57th year of Independence, happy Independence Day to you all! It’s also back-to-school on Monday. How time flies,… Link: Back-to-school lunches
Source: Newsday RAMON NAVARRO was born in Port of Spain in 1945, one of five children, to a Trinidadian father and a Venezuelan mother. He sold his… Link: Navarro exhibits at Horizons
Source: Newsday Closet Red welcomes plus models of all ages, heights and sizes at its casting call tomorrow for its signature event Lights Cameras Curves (LCC). Casting… Link: Plus size model casting call
Source: Havana Times Today’s featured artist is La India de Oriente from Cuba with the song “Mentira Salome” from the album “La Reina de la Guajira” (1985). The… Link: La India de Oriente (Cuba) – Song of the Day
Source: St. John Source American Red Cross U.S. Virgin Islands Virgin Islands residents can now contact the American Red Cross (ARC) to request information, receive assistance or report damages… Link: American Red Cross Providing Assistance to Residents
Source: Guyana Chronicle PRESIDENT David Granger, Friday afternoon, said the Ministry of Natural Resources, Youth in Natural Resources initiative is a commendable one as it allows young people… Link: Conserve, protect natural resources for all-President Granger tells youths
Source: Guyana Chronicle …Region Nine residents tie PPP to alleged racket THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the Ministry of Citizenship have both launched an investigation into allegations… Link: Probe launched into fake birth certificates
Source: Guyana Chronicle …Min. Ally dismisses Irfaan Ali as allegedly corrupt, unqualified WHENEVER the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) decides to call elections, it will not be an issue… Link: APNU+AFC in full elections mode
Source: Guyana Chronicle MORE than 340,000 persons have been registered up to Friday during this cycle of House-to-House Registration. But, as the exercise wraps up today, the numbers… Link: Over 340,000 registered as House-to-House wraps up today
Source: Guyana Chronicle DAYS after Tullow Guyana B.V – a subsidiary of UK-based oil company Tullow Oil plc, made its first oil discovery offshore Guyana at Jethro-1 well… Link: Energy Director gets firsthand look at Stena Forth in operation
Source: Stabroek News Mercury imported into Guyana for use in small and medium-scale gold mining will be capped at 1,000 flasks or 34,500 kilogrammes per year, with importers… Link: Mercury imports capped at 1,000 flasks per year
Source: Stabroek News It is the belief of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) that the now-cancelled house-to-house registration exercise along with an extended claims and objections process… Link: PNCR to follow GECOM’s lead for credible voters’ list -Ally
Source: Stabroek News Following repeated dismissals in the magistrates’ courts of criminal charges instituted by the police against agents of sports-betting giant Superbet, the Director of Public Prosecutions… Link: DPP orders cops to halt Superbet prosecution
Source: Stabroek News A former Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) clerk has been charged with obtaining a bribe from the owner of the Rio Nightclub in exchange for not… Link: Ex-GRA clerk accused of taking M bribe from Rio club owner
Source: Amandala News BELIZE CITY, Wed. Aug. 28, 2019– On Friday, August 16, the House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms (Macebearer), Brian “Yellow Man” Audinette, was openly aggressive… Link: PUP urges House Speaker to sanction macebearer, Brian “Yellow Man” Audinette
Source: Amandala News BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Aug. 29, 2019 Wonderful time of the day to all! Under the auspices of the Belize National Cricket Association (BNCA), the Barry… Link: Cricket Corner – Wicked 11 tied the match series and told BDF, “Give us back the slice of cake. We will play for the whole one
Source: Amandala News ARENAL, Cayo District, Tues. Aug 27, 2019– A would-be rapist is now without a portion of his lip after the woman, 46, whom he was… Link: Woman bites off portion of would-be rapist’s lip
Source: Amandala News Dear Editor, Roberta Flack’s “The first time ever I saw your face” sailed up to #1 on America’s Billboard Top 100 hits in 1972. This… Link: Amandala still got soul!
Source: Amandala News “I jumped in the river and my skin started to itch me all over; it was like acid going through my pores.” ORANGE WALK DISTRICT,… Link: Orange Walk environmental crisis
Source: St. John Source Virgin Islands Department of Education Due to school and office closures on Aug. 28, resulting from Hurricane Dorian affecting the territory, orientation dates and times… Link: Education Releases Second Revised Orientation Schedules
Source: Barbados Today Seven University of the West Indies students, believed to be non-nationals, were injured when a vehicle ran off the road just outside the Cave Hill… Link: Update: Several people injured in accident outside UWI
Source: Barbados Today STC – 2019. St Vincent & the Grenadines Tourists from the United States are willing to fork out up to six times what they currently… Link: Visitors willing to pay more for authentic experiences
Source: Jamaica Gleaner The police have revealed that several criminals wreaking havoc in the Clarendon Police Division have been arrested. Among them are two men who featured among… Link: Cops nab Clarendon's most wanted
Source: Jamaica Gleaner Donald Tapia, the new United States (US) ambassador to Jamaica, arrived in Jamaica yesterday. He stepped out of the Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston… Link: Tapia touches down – New US ambassador arrives to take up duties
Source: Jamaica Gleaner Members of the local Bar have expressed concern about a soon-to-tabled Bail Act that could see an increase in the amount of time someone can… Link: Lock-up jitters – Attorneys express concern about possible increase to detention time in new Bail Act
Source: Jamaica Gleaner Come Sunday, the police will embark on a tour of the Corporate Area to examine the tidying up of roadworks being undertaken and to make… Link: Police to tour Corporate Area Sunday, fine-tune traffic plans – Opposition raps transport minister over jitters in transport sector
Source: The Reporter VIDEO BELOW Friday, August 30th. 2019 – There was a serious accident on the George Price Hwy. in which at least 5 people were injured.… Link: Another Serious Accident – RTA On The George Price Hwy.
Source: Kaieteur News UK based multinational, Tullow Oil, has billed Guyana US$300,000 or $64M in pre-contract costs, while noting that this is what it incurred prior to the… Link: Tullow bills Guyana M in pre-contract costs with no explanation
Source: Kaieteur News -University of Houston Instructor Guyana has opted to sell its own share of the crude that will come from the ExxonMobil operated Stabroek Block. But,… Link: Given its inadequacies… Guyana must consider other options before rushing to sell its oil independently
Source: Kaieteur News It took a photograph in the Kaieteur News, and an alert and still-grieving mother, to help police to finally capture an alleged wife-killer,, who had… Link: Mom ID’s killer’s photo in Kaieteur News 21 years after daughter’s murder
Source: Kaieteur News With a bandage around his throat, 54-year old Sherlock James was escorted into the Mahaica Magistrate’s Court yesterday, where he was remanded by Magistrate Marissa… Link: Miner remanded for killing mother of his children
Source: Kaieteur News As police continue to hunt for the individual who set a miner and Brazilian woman alight in a Mazaruni camp, a woman claiming to be… Link: Triangular love affair surrounds couple burnt in mining camp
Source: Bahamas Weekly The Ministry of Labour wishes to advise all vendors, shopkeepers and businesses engaged in selling goods to members of the public that the laws regarding… Link: Bahamas Gov't on Price Gouging and Price Hoarding
Source: The Reporter Among several motions passed in the last sitting of the House of Representatives, a controversial bill to establish a new national butane company was introduced,… Link: Is Local Butane Monopoly Really Local?
Source: The Reporter Friday, August 30th. 2019 – A mechanic from Punta Gorda Town is dead after he lost control of his motorcycle on the Southern Highway. This… Link: RTA On The Southern Hwy. – Motorcyclist Dead
Source: Nation Newspaper On Thursday, Jason Renaldo Ashton declared his head was hot and that was why he told a man “what I had to tell him”. Yesterday,… Link: Hothead in trouble over message
Source: Nation Newspaper The People’s Party for Democracy and Development (PdP) has given the Barbados Labour Party a failing grade with respect to matters on tourism. The verdict… Link: Party raps Government for handling of tourism affairs
Source: Nation Newspaper A major step has been taken towards having a medical marijuana industry in Barbados with the piloting of the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Bill 2019 in… Link: Way Forward
Source: Nation Newspaper Levi Cadogan is aiming to make a stunning return to track and field after a two-year ban for doping. The Bajan Olympic sprinter resumed training… Link: Levi back on track
Source: Nation Newspaper KINGSTON, Jamaica – India captain Virat Kohli and opener Mayank Agarwal stroked half-centuries but West Indies skipper Jason Holder responded with a terrific display of… Link: Holder stalls India
Source: Guyana Chronicle ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – Selectors have named three Under-17 players in a 21-man squad for a 10-day training camp in preparation for next January’s… Link: Experienced Melius heads training squad for Youth World Cup
Source: Channel 5 Belize Rasheed Pollard There has been outpouring of grief following the untimely death of Rasheed Pollard. Pollard, who by all accounts was loved by many, perished… Link: Rasheed Pollard Perishes in RTA After Celebrating His 27th Birthday
Source: Channel 5 Belize There was another fatality; this time in southern Belize. As seen in this video, a motorcyclist reportedly lost control of his red Ninja motorcycle in… Link: Gregory Perez loses his life in an RTA in the South
Source: Channel 5 Belize Popular Belizean cyclist Nissan Arana has been banned from participating in any officially sanctioned sporting event after testing positive for performance enhancement drugs. The decision… Link: Nissan Arana is Banned from Cycling for Four Years
Source: Channel 5 Belize Under Arana’s suspension, the U.C.I. has requested that the Cycling Federation of Belize withdraws his license for the duration of the ban in accordance with… Link: Nissan Arana Tests Positive for Performance Enhancement Drug
Source: Channel 5 Belize Isabel Bennett Doctor Louis Zabaneh and Isabel Bennett were today sworn in as Senators for the Opposition, People’s United Party. Doctor Zabaneh and Bennett replace… Link: Newly Appointed PUP Senators Make Debut
Source: Carib Vision Watch the full newscast. Source Link: Caribbean Newsline (August 30)
Source: Barbados Today Banks beer is now official sponsor of the Barbados Tridents cricket team. The new deal runs during the 2019, 2020 and 2021 Hero Caribbean Premier… Link: Banks now official sponsor of Tridents
Source: Barbados Today KINGSTON, Jamaica – India captain Virat Kohli and opener Mayank Agarwal stroked half-centuries but West Indies skipper Jason Holder responded with a terrific display of… Link: Hard grind
Source: Barbados Today Jason Holder has expressed his desire to bat in the top order but feels the bowling workload has prevented him from making the move. West… Link: Holder’s balancing act
Source: Barbados Today There was no changing of the guard when the special 17th meeting for members of the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) took place at Kensington Oval last night.… Link: Conde Riley’s leadership endorsed
Source: Stabroek News (Reuters) – Actress Valerie Harper, who won four Emmy awards playing budding feminist Rhoda Morgenstern on the classic 1970s TV series “The Mary Tyler Moore… Link: Actress Valerie Harper of ‘Mary Tyler Moore show’ dies at 80
Source: St. Lucia Times A delegation from the University Hospital of Martinique recently paid a visit to the Owen King EU hospital here. The Ministry of Health says the… Link: Martinique Hospital Delegation Visits Saint Lucia
Source: Barbados Today Dr Dexter James is no longer the Chief Executive Officer of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. In a statement issued this evening, the QEH said James… Link: Dr Dexter James leaves QEH
Source: Bahamas Weekly The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA) continues to track the progress of Hurricane Dorian, which is expected to become a major hurricane today,… Link: Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Hurricane Dorian Update
Source: Bahamas Weekly Not wasting time, or as Bahamians would say ‘beating around the bush,’ Minister of State for Grand Bahama, the Hon. J. Kwasi Thompson urged residents… Link: Grand Bahama Minister tells residents to take the storm seriously
Source: Havana Times Florida has declared a state of emergency in all 67 counties as Hurricane Dorian continues to gain strength in the Atlantic. The National Hurricane Center… Link: Florida Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Hurricane Dorian
Source: Bahamas Weekly Prime Minister the Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis announced the emergency evacuation of residents of the northern cays of Abaco to mainland Abaco, and urged… Link: Hurricane Dorian Strengthens to Cat. 3, PM Minnis appeals to residents in storm’s path to evacuate; urges NP and other NW Islands to prepare
Source: Cana News KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 30, CMC – India captain Vir… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-WIS/IND-LEAD Holder heroics stall India progress despite Kohli, Agarwal fifties
Source: St. Lucia Times As Saint Lucia celebrates Breast Feeding Month, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is seeking to help create an environment that supports breastfeeding. Ministry of… Link: Health Officials Say Saint Lucia’s Breastfeeding Rate Low
Source: Stabroek News Guyana’s Department of the Environment today expressed concern about the forest fires raging in the Amazon, calling them a global emergency. Link: Dep’t of Environment expresses grave concern over Amazon fires – -sees possible repercussions for Guyana
Source: iNews Guyana Too often, young people seeking jobs face challenges when it comes to their lack of experience. Many employers prefer candidates packing years of experience in… Link: Volunteer to get experience – Energy Director tells UG students
Source: Cana News KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 30, CMC – Scoreboard on the… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-WIS/IND-SCOREBOARD West Indies vs India – 1st day, 2nd Test
Source: Havana Times In my opinion, the next four months of 2019 will be key in determining Venezuela’s future. While everyone is trying to get by as best… Link: After Nearly 2 Months of Respite, Renewed Chaos in Venezuela
Source: Bernews The wreck of a British blockade runner that sank on its maiden voyage while en route to Bermuda during the American Civil War was this… Link: Protected Status For Bermuda-Bound Wreck
Source: St. Lucia Times The brother of one of the world’s best gymnasts Simone Biles has been charged with murder after a shooting which left three people dead. Tevin… Link: Gymnast Simone Biles’ Brother Charged In Triple Murder
Source: St. Lucia Times Hurricane Dorian strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane Friday, and it’s expected to stay “extremely dangerous” as it moves near the Bahamas and approaches the… Link: Dorian Intensifies As It Heads For US
Source: Saba News The Island Council will be visiting Bonaire from Tuesday, September 3 to Saturday, September 7. Bonaire’s national holiday, Bonaire Day on Friday, September 6 is… Link: Island Council to Bonaire
Source: St. Lucia Times The Department of Education would like to inform parents and guardians of students assigned to the School Transportation Subsidy programme for the Academic Year 2019/2020… Link: School Transportation Subsidy
Source: Cayman News Service (CNS): A 26-year-old man from West Bay who was arrested in George Town early Friday morning on suspicion of taking crack cocaine assaulted one of… Link: Suspect believed high on crack assaulted police
Source: Bahamas Weekly ALERT #16 ON HURRICANE DORIAN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST, 2019 AT 6PM EDT. ….EXTREMELY DANGEROUS HURRICANE DORIAN HEADING FOR… Link: Alert #16 on Hurricane Dorian Dorian Heading for Northwest Bahamas
Source: The Montserrat Reporter Part 10/2019 (Contribution) Is there a real “deep state swamp dragon,” which will try to block our progress? BRADES, Montserrat, August 30, 2019 – One… Link: Montserrat: why do we need a Development Partnership MoU with the UK?
Source: iNews Guyana Pakistani superstar, Shoaib Malik will lead the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) at the 2019 Hero Caribbean Premier League. This was confirmed by Head Coach of… Link: Shoaib Malik confirmed GAW Captain
Source: Bernews The “Free to be me: Expressing LGBTQI+ identities against a legacy of Colonialism” forum is being held this evening [Aug 30] at the Hamilton Princess,… Link: Video: “Free To Be Me” LGBTQI+ Forum
Source: Cana News KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 30, CMC – India, sent in by… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-WIS/IND-CLOSE INDIA 264-5 vs West Indies – 1st day, 2nd Test
Source: St. John Source Workmen raise another composite pole on St. John. The new poles are replacing wooden poles that essentially haven’t changed significantly in more than 100 years.… Link: Hurricane Resistant Composite Pole Toppled in Dorian But Didn’t Break
Source: The Voice It was previously published via local media that Martin Ellis, a 68-year-old British National who was vacationing in Saint Lucia, … The post Family of… Link: Family of Electrocuted Man Denies Restricted Access
Source: iNews Guyana After being busted with a large amount of marijuana at his stall in the Stabroek Market a few days ago, 30-year-old Jason Dundas appeared before… Link: Vendor charged for possession of over 96lbs of ganja
Source: Bernews With an aim to expand the way they deliver their news to the community, the Bermuda Broadcasting Company is continuing to live stream their evening… Link: 30 Minute Video: August 30 ZBM Evening News
Source: iNews Guyana Magistrate Leron Daly today dismissed fraud charges against former officials of the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB). Those freed of the charges were former General… Link: GRDB fraud case against some former officials dismissed
Source: Bernews Delray Rawlins has led Sussex to a total of 163/8 in their Vitality Blast – South Group match against Gloucestershire. Rawlins was the teams top… Link: Rawlins Leads Sussex Team vs Gloucestershire
Source: Bernews Eastern County Cup Challengers Flatt’s Victoria have selected three Colts in their team that will take on cup holders St. David’s Cricket Club in the… Link: Eastern County Cup Challengers Announce Team
Source: Newsday AFTER ten years and $32 million, the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) returns to Whitehall on Monday. One of the Magnificent Seven buildings along… Link: OPM returns to Whitehall from Monday
Source: Cayman News Service (CNS): The Elections Office has now confirmed 5,077 of the signatures on the petition calling for a people-initiated referendum on the question of the government’s… Link: Over 5,000 names verified on petition
Source: Cana News By Ivan Clifford HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug 30, CMC… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: BERMUDA-RIGHTS-Government’s Europe representative flies home to join first Pride parade
Source: Cana News ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 30, CMC – Selectors have n… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-U19-Experienced Melius heads training squad for Youth World Cup
Source: Stabroek News (Trinidad Guardian) On the day Dale Lemessy got his letter of retrenchment, he got the shocking news that his wife Dana was having triplets. Link: Trinidad man lost job and got shocking news of triplets on the same day
Source: Stabroek News (Barbados Nation) More than a year after a legal fight began over a $5 bank fee, the matter is yet to be heard by the… Link: Barbados lawyer continues legal fight over Republic Bank fee
Source: Cayman News Service (CNS): The Central Planning Authority has now approved a business hotel on the West Bay Road after the proposed height of the building was cut… Link: Hotel gets green light after cutting height
Source: Stabroek News (Trinidad Guardian) Public Services’ Association (PSA) President Watson Duke has been released on $250,000 bail after appearing in court to answer a sedition charge. Link: Trinidad union boss gets 0,000 bail on sedition charge
Source: Bahamas Weekly The Nassau Airport Development Company Ltd. wishes to advise the public that the Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) is operating as normal today and it… Link: Nassau LPIA airport update in regard to Hurricane Dorian
Source: Newsday There is almost a 45-50 per cent vacancy pool at the regional corporations that need to be filled. This disclosure was made today at the… Link: JSC told many public-sector posts unfilled
Source: Cayman News Service (CNS): Officials from the Cayman Islands Airports Authority confirmed that the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA) on Cayman Brac re-opened on Friday morning at 7am,… Link: Brac airport re-opens after broken plane moved
Source: Cayman News Service (CNS): Following a successful appeal against his 2017 conviction for the possession of an unlicensed firearm last year, Andy Barnes (40) was found guilty again… Link: Barnes found guilty for second time over gun
Source: Newsday An 18-year-old Charlieville man appeared before a Chaguanas magistrate this afternoon charged with the murder of his grandmother on Sunday, police said. Daveanand Bahadoor of… Link: Teen in court for grandmother’s murder
Source: Turks & Caicos Sun ….> Link: Here we go again: More immigration tough talk
Source: iWitness News The Ministry of Education, on Friday, announced that the opening of four schools under its auspices will be delayed. A… Link: Reopening of 4 schools delayed
Source: Turks & Caicos Sun Link: US CONCERNED ABOUT HUMAN & SEX TRAFFICKING IN HAITI, DR
Source: Turks & Caicos Sun Link: Marine vessel for Grand Turk
Source: Turks & Caicos Sun ..Shaun Malcolm..> Link: Carnival Cruise Lines flushes on the TCI (again)
Source: Turks & Caicos Sun ..Drexwell Seymour..> Link: We should never extend or enlarge the voting franchise. Only citizens should vote
Source: News 784 All schools under the auspices [Read More] Link: Four Schools Will Reopen Late For The New School Term
Source: Newsday BRITISH High Commissioner Tim Stew sounded a conservative note when asked about Danielle Williams’ operatic twist to the TT national anthem sung at last Sunday’s… Link: UK envoy sounds off on anthem
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer In an op-ed article for The New York Times, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has warned that a “direct military confrontation” with India “will get… Link: Imran Khan Warns of War with India if World Ignores Kashmir
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer Public Services’ Association (PSA) President Watson Duke has been released on $250,000 bail after appearing in court to answer a sedition charge. Duke, who… Link: T&T: Watson Duke, Sedition Case Defendent Out on 0, 000 Bail
Source: Carib Vision Watch the full newscast. Source Link: Caribbean in 10 (August 30)
Source: The Reporter San Ignacio Police have made an arrest for the weekend murder of Santa Elena resident Nelson Flores and the near-fatal shooting of his twelve-year-old daughter… Link: Cayo Cops Catch Flores’ Alleged Killer
Source: St. John Source This ‘spaghetti map’ from the Weather Channel shows the different forecast tracks produced by the many computer models. According to a local scientist, Hurricane Dorian… Link: Hurricane Dorian Gives Scientists a Chance to Test Local Data Devices
Source: Newsday A FATHER was committed on Thursday to stand trial for having sex with his 12-year-old daughter. He had been before senior magistrate Jo-Anne Connor in… Link: Trial for father for sex with daughter
Source: The Reporter The Belize New River is a precious Belizean heritage, special in many ways. It is a slow-moving stream whose headwaters do not come from a… Link: Editorial – Friday August 30th. 2019
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer A “huge drugs bust” at London’s Gatwick airport has turned out to be piece of cake. A member of staff from Purezza vegan pizzeria was… Link: Big London Drug Bust-A Piece of Cake
Source: The Reporter By: Dr. Abigail Joseph As a child growing up I always felt as if everyone was rooting for the other team. I was always in… Link: Forgiveness Is Not For Everyone !
Source: The Montserrat Reporter August 30, 2019 The big topic in the United Kingdom and for its people wherever they may be as much it seems and perhaps more… Link: Brexit looks murkier while a Prime Minister wants to take over the nations unwritten Constitution
Source: Antigua Observer According to CANA, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis Friday called on Bahamians to take all necessary precautions as Hurricane Dorian posed a serious threat to… Link: Bahamas preparing for passage of Hurricane Dorian
Source: St. John Source VITRAN bus VITRAN bus riders are informed that bus service will begin at 11 a.m., today, Friday, Aug. 30. Service runs will proceed as usual… Link: ALERT: VITRAN Running Again
Source: iNews Guyana The St Kitts & Nevis Patriots have replaced Isuru Udana, who is now no longer available for the Hero CPL due to international commitments. According… Link: CPL 2019: Alzarri Joseph replaces Isuru Udana at the Patriots
Source: Havana Times Faced with the OAS initiative, the Nicaraguan Ambassador to the organization, Luis Alvarado, expressed the “strong protest” of the Ortega government, which considers the forming… Link: Everything About the OAS Commission on Nicaragua
Source: News 784 The CARICOM Competition Commission (CCC) [Read More] Link: REGIONAL PROSPOSED ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS
Source: News 784 Good morning, everyone. It is [Read More] Link: Address By CTO’s Acting Secretary General Neil Walters At STC2019
Source: St. John Source A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter sits in the hangar Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen, Puerto Rico on Thursday, the day after… Link: Coast Guard, Good Samaritan Rescue Two Boaters During Hurricane
Source: The Montserrat Reporter News August 30, 2019 Why would Trump’s personal assistant resign abruptly, just as his reelection campaign is kicking off in full force? Rumor has it… Link: Trump’s Personal Assistant Suddenly Resigns – Why?
Source: News 784 Gary Bynoe aka GB and [Read More] Link: Two Vincentians Nominated for International Music Awards.
Source: News 784 ‘Rape Culture, we cannot pretend [Read More] Link: NDP VIEW: Challenges Facing Our Women And Children
Source: The Montserrat Reporter blob:https://uw-media.usatoday.com/a568a4e5-1d19-44fc-a76d-114f55ee6037 Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY, USA TODAY • August 30, 2019, Hurricane Dorian strengthens to Category 2 storm hurricane Dorian strengthens to Category 2 stormUSA TODAY… Link: ‘Absolute monster’ Hurricane Dorian on track to rock Florida as Category 4 storm
Source: The Reporter Friday, August 30th. 2019 – The Reporter has confirmed that attorney Oscar Selgado has applied for a variation of his bail conditions. On July 15… Link: Attorney’s Legal Maneuvers To Avoid Prosecution
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer The Order Paper has been circulated for a sitting of the National Assembly to be held at the National Assembly Chambers, Government Headquarters, Basseterre, Tuesday… Link: National Assembly Meets Tuesday
Source: The Royal Gazette The Commissioner of Police said today officers will help to celebrate the achievements of labour leaders on Monday.Stephen Corbishley added that officers will attend the… Link: Police to help celebrate Labour Day
Source: Guyana Chronicle A 54-year-old gold miner was on Friday charged for the murder of his wife, who was killed during a domestic dispute at their Nabaclis Side… Link: Miner charged with wife’s murder
Source: The Royal Gazette A list of service stations affected by holiday closures on Labour Day was released by Rubis this morning.The Causeway service station in Hamilton Parish will… Link: Rubis gas station holiday hours
Source: Havana Times The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) has initiated a 75-day countdown for the Ortega-Murillo regime to negotiate a solution to Nicaragua’s… Link: The OAS Clock on Nicaragua is Ticking
Source: The Royal Gazette A mental health charity is to hold its first community walk and fun day.The Bermuda Mental Health Foundation Steps to Mental Wellness Walk and Community… Link: Mental health to be promoted at community day
Source: The Voice THE Jason Holder led West Indies team will want to erase the memories of the last Test they played at … The post Test Cricket:… Link: Test Cricket: West Indies versus India Tomorrow at Sabina Park
Source: Caribbean 360 The post Parts of The Bahamas Under Hurricane Watch as Dorian Approaches, Posing Significant Threat appeared first on Caribbean360. Link: Parts of The Bahamas Under Hurricane Watch as Dorian Approaches, Posing Significant Threat
Source: The Voice WITH another school year about to start, the executive of the Saint Lucia Aquatic Federation (SLAF) wishes all students returning … The post Academic Achievement:… Link: Academic Achievement: SLAF Congratulates Swimmers
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer Probation and Child Protection officers attached to the Department of Probation and Child Protection Services in St. Kitts and Nevis are guided by several legislations… Link: Probation and Child Protection Officers are Duly Guided by Law
Source: Bernews Saying it is part of their “ongoing commitment to Diversity & Inclusion,” Clarien announced that it has donated $10,000 to OUTBermuda, a registered charity which supports the… Link: Clarien Bank Donates ,000 To OutBermuda
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer Officers working within the Department of Probation and Child Protection Services in St. Kitts and Nevis are tasked with a number of responsibilities aimed at… Link: Probation and Child Protection Officers Live Up to Task of Protecting Children
Source: Haiti Libre On Thursday, Chancellor Bocchit Edmond met with his Bahamian counterpart, after the corruption scandal and the Bahamas visa traffic that splashed the Embassy of Haiti… Link: Haiti – Bahamas : Bocchit Edmond calls for the resumption of Visas for Haitians
Source: Cana News PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Aug 30, CMC – President Jov… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: HAITI-POLITICS-Cabinet re-shuffle in Haiti even as prime minister awaits confirmation
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer Approximately 25 church leaders from St. Kitts and Nevis received their instruments of appointment for the National School Chaplaincy Programme (NSCP) n Thursday, at a retreat… Link: Church Leaders Receive Instruments to Serve as School Chaplains for 2019-20 School Year
Source: Bernews Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley confirmed that the Bermuda Police Service “will be supporting the annual Labour Day this Monday,” saying they will be present to ensure… Link: Bermuda Police Service To Support Labour Day
Source: Bahamas Weekly The government of the Bahamas has issued a Hurricane Watch for the Northwest Bahamas. Interests in South and Central Florida should monitor the progress of… Link: Dorian to Become a Major Hurricane Later Today
Source: The Montserrat Reporter One of two men injured in a boat fire on the morning of Sunday (August 18th), has succumbed to his injuries. Andrew Lane, a Vincentian,… Link: One of two men injured in a boat fire on Sunday died
Source: Bernews This article is part 8 of an 8-part series featuring the experience of Bermuda’s Future Leaders at the Global Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Summer Program.… Link: Future Leader Spotlight: McKenzie-Kohl Tuckett
Source: Cana News KINGSTON, Jamaica, Aug 30, CMC – West Indies won t… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CRICKET-WIS/IND-TOSS/TEAMS Windies win toss, fielding vs India – 1st day, 2nd Test
Source: Cana News KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Aug 30, CMC – A magistrate… You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: ST. VINCENT-COURT-Calypsonian jailed as magistrate sings one of his compositions
Source: Haiti Libre Thursday, 3 days after the installation of Normil Rameau as new Director General of the National Police of Haiti… Link: iciHaiti – Security : The PNH wants to take up the challenge of crime
Source: iNews Guyana The Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is thrilled to have Guardian Life of the Caribbean back on board for the 2019 instalment of the tournament.… Link: Guardian Life to support CPL volunteer programme in 2019
Source: St. Lucia Times The 23 year old victim of this week’s alleged hit and run incident at Union, Castries, is expected to be taken to neighbouring Martinique for… Link: Victim Of Hit And Run Incident To Seek Overseas Treatment
Source: iNews Guyana As the time gets closer to first oil, Director of the Department of Energy, Dr Mark Bynoe is urging Guyanese, particularly young people, to position… Link: Energy Dept head urges UG students to position themselves for oil sector
Source: Havana Times Habana Café, Sonora, Mexico. By Beth Henson (USA). Camera: iPhone SE The post Habana Cafe, Sonora, Mexico – Photo of the Day appeared first on… Link: Habana Cafe, Sonora, Mexico – Photo of the Day
Source: Nation Newspaper Police are in the area of the St Andrew Parish Church following reports that a body was found there. A search party that included the… Link: Body found in St Andrew
Source: iNews Guyana …is on show As you dear readers would know, your humble Eyewitness greatly admires the rule of law tradition, which the British bequeathed to us… Link: Opinion: EYEWITNESS: The standard…
Source: Bernews During a visit to Bermuda for the recent FootSail Soccer Invitational, Berkshire students immersed themselves in Bermudian culture by visiting a number of spots around… Link: Berkshire Students Explore Bermuda During Trip
Source: iNews Guyana In preparation for the upcoming General and Regional Elections, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) has started rolling out its policies and plans for the country… Link: PPP promises free university education, 20,000 scholarships, no new taxes among others, once elected
Source: Bernews Bermudian musician and vocalist Desta Zion Wilson recently placed as runner up in Britain’s Got Reggae, a UK-based reggae competition. The competition encourages seasoned and… Link: Desta Zion Wilson In Britain’s Got Reggae
Source: Haiti Libre For more than a week, several gas stations in the Capital are closed for fuel lacks, others are besieged by interminable queues of automobiles and… Link: Haiti – FLASH : Shortage of fuels or organized scarcity ?
Source: St. Lucia Times Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard, SC, has advised police to charge Public Service Association (PSA) Watson Duke with sedition. Responding to questions at… Link: T&T Police Urged To Charge Union Leader With Sedition
Source: iNews Guyana (Jamaica Observer) WEST INDIES captain Jason Holder says his embattled team will be drawing on past successes at Sabina Park as they look to tie… Link: Windies hope Sabina magic will spark team in decisive India Test
Source: Cana News By Peter Richards PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug … You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: CARIBBEAN-POLITICS-Recent Kenya President’s visit to the Caribbean could boost region’s presence at ACP summit
Source: The Reporter Friday, August 30th. 2019 – A early morning accident at the Haulover Bridge has claimed the life of Rasheed Pollard. The Reporter has confirmed that… Link: Accident At Haulover Bridge, Man Dead
Source: Haiti Libre Six months after the laying of the foundation stone and respecting the deadlines announced, the Municipal Council of Croix-des-Bouquets, headed by Mayor Rony Colin, has… Link: iciHaiti – Croix-des-Bouquets : The Cesselesse police sub-station is almost ready
Source: Bahamas Weekly ALERT #13 ON HURRICANE DORIAN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST, 2019 AT 9AM EDT. ….AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT FINDS DORIAN A… Link: Alert #13 on Hurricane Dorian
Source: Jones Bahamas Taking another step towards expanding access to preschool education, the government, this past Tuesday, inked a deal for the Private Preschool Partnership. The partnership is… Link: Private Preschool Partnership Deal Signed
Source: Jones Bahamas The status hearing for the injunction filed against the Bahamas Doctors Union (BDU) forcing members to return to work was heard before Justice Ian Winder… Link: BDU Asks Court for New Trial Date
Source: Jones Bahamas Addressing the growing issue of fraud in The Bahamas, the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) yesterday highlighted fraud trends that police have been investigating over… Link: Police Alert Public on Growing Fraud Trends
Source: Jones Bahamas Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Chairman Fred Mitchell is calling on the prime minister to address the nation on what should be done to adequately prepare… Link: PLP Wants Minnis to Give Hurricane Warning
Source: Jones Bahamas Minister of Social Services Frankie Campbell and Parliamentary Secretary Michael Foulkes announced on Thursday that they are on their third draft of a bill to… Link: Bill to Protect Senior Citizens’ Rights
Source: Cayman Eye News 30 Aug Fri 2019 Tropical Report ATLANTIC Tropical Weather Outlook icons.wxug.com For the North Atlantic…Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico: NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL… Link: 30 Aug 2019 Weather in Cayman & Tropical Report, 1 H/cane, 1 dist.
Source: Havana Times Colombian Vice President Marta Lucia Ramirez on Thursday said the judiciary would pursue ex-commanders of the former guerrilla movement FARC who announced they were taking… Link: Colombia To Judicially Pursue FARC Members Taking Up Arms
Source: St. Lucia Times By Terry Finisterre The South Castries Cricket Association will be delving into a new initiative when they stage their inaugural invitational T10 Smash Up. The… Link: Castries South Cricket Association Launches New Initiative
Source: Cana News ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, Aug 30, CMC – The Royal Bank … You are unauthorized to view this page. Login Link: ANTIGUA-FINANCE-RBC downplays reports of leaving Caribbean, Antigua responds
Source: St. John Source Mostly fair weather conditions are expected today with only isolated to scattered showers from time to time. Seas to five feet or less and winds… Link: Mostly Fair on Friday
Source: Stabroek News (Jamaica Gleaner) Superintendent Vernon Ellis, the commander of the St James Police Division, says criminal suspects are now pleading guilty in court before the return… Link: Jamaica: Criminals rushing to confess before DNA test results tie them to crimes
Source: Stabroek News (Trinidad Guardian) Former director of intelligence at the Strategic Services Agency (SSA) Carlton Dennie has backpedalled on accusing Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley of directly… Link: Trinidad: Former intelligence official backpedals on claim that Rowley instructed firing of East Indians
Source: Havana Times Today’s featured artist is Curumin from Brazil with the song “Solidao Gasolina” from the album “Achados e Perdidos” (2005). The post Curumin (Brasil) – Song… Link: Curumin (Brasil) – Song of the Day
Source: The Royal Gazette A singer scheduled to perform at Bermuda’s first gay Pride celebration tomorrow said she had been bombarded with criticism after she agreed to appear at… Link: Christian singer backs 'equity'
Source: The Royal Gazette You’re not seeing things when your monthly Belco bill charges for more than a month’s worth of usage.In some instances, those additional days can tip… Link: Belco tackling issue of long billing months
Source: Bahamas Weekly ALERT #12 ON HURRICANE DORIAN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY FRIDAY 30TH AUGUST, 2019 AT 6AM EDT. ….DORIAN IS FORECAST TO BECOME A… Link: Alert #12 on Hurricane Dorian
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban government denounced this Thursday a recent US attack through a USAID program that allocates millions to ‘hinder, discredit and… Link: Cuba Denounces US Attempts to Wreck Its Medical Programme
Source: Antigua Observer By Carlena Knight President of the Antigua and Barbuda Tennis Association (ABTA) Cordell Williams Snr has spoken highly of the local tennis program after the… Link: Tennis president commends players on COTECC Ranking
Source: Antigua Observer The Principal of the Princess Margaret School (PMS), Dr. Colin Greene, says too many people are coming to the wrong conclusion when looking at this… Link: Educator: CSEC results for one year do not paint a true picture of students’ success
Source: Antigua Observer By Neto Baptiste National female cyclist and a former sportswoman of the year Tamiko Butler says it will take months before she is physically able… Link: Female cyclist on the road to recovery after major surgery
Source: St. Kitts & Nevis Observer MIAMI (Reuters) – Hurricane Dorian is expected suck powerful fuel from the warm waters off the Florida coast, swelling into a dangerous Category 4… Link: Dorian Getting Stronger: Bahamas, Florida Preparing for Worst
Source: Antigua Observer For “some reason” Mehul Choksi’s doctor in Antigua is refusing to treat him, he has claimed, and this is making it impossible for the fraud-accused… Link: Fugitive Mehul Choksi alleges he’s been ditched by his doctor in Antigua
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