By Sue-Ann Wayow CARBON dioxide and sulphur dioxide are two of the gases emanating out of the La Soufrière volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Research is presently being conducted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Research Centre. The latest bulletin issued on Thursday at 8pm, by the SVG’s […]
THE University of London has selected Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States and the Organisation of American States (OAS) Sir Ronald Sanders as a member of a committee to conduct an inquiry into the future of Commonwealth Studies at the university. On Monday, the university’s Vice-Chancellor Professor Wendy Thompson made the announcement, […]Read More
PRIME Minister Dr Keith Rowley resumes work on Tuesday morning hosting his first meeting as Chairman of CARICOM. The regional body met virtually for the 13th Special Emergency Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government. A photo of him looking at his computer was posted on the Facebook page of the Office of the […]Read More
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US-Guyana Relations Not Going Down Well with Venezuela Ver la
By Sue-Ann Wayow THE strengthening ties between the United States and Guyana is weaking Guyana’s relationship with Venezuela. On Monday, Venezuela’s Vice President Delcy Rodriguez at a news conference criticised joint naval exercises conducted by the US and Guyana which she said was an attempt by the outgoing Trump administration to “create provocations, threats,” US […]Read More
TURKS and Caicos Islands will be heading to the polls on February 19. The announcement was made over the weekend by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson. Nomination Day is set for January 29. At a rally, Cartwright Robinson told supporters of the People’s Democratic Movement she leads that her party will have a full slate […]Read More
AS La Soufriere volcano continues to have St Vincent and the Grenadines residents on the edge, Covid-19 protocols are being factored in as evacuation plans are being devised. Chief Medical Officer Simone Keizer-Beache at a press conference said adjustments had to be made to the plans that were in place with health officials who were […]Read More
LIAT AIRLINE, previously owned by four Caribbean countries, is now being funded mainly by the government of Antigua and Barbuda as it strives to keep its wings in the air. The airline that is undergoing an Administrative process is presently owned by Antigua and Barbuda and Dominica. At a post-Cabinet press conference in St […]Read More
CARICOM Chairman Dr Keith Rowley says he is “deeply saddened” at the scenes at the US Capitol on Wednesday. In a release dated that same day (January 6), Dr Rowley said, “The Caribbean Community is deeply saddened and concerned at the unprecedented scenes that unfolded at the Capitol building in Washington DC, USA, during the […]Read More
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Ambassador Sung: T&T can Create Sweet Music with South Korea
By Sue-Ann Wayow THE Republic of Korea is approximately 15,000 km away from Trinidad and Tobago. With a history stemming more than 700,000 years ago, the nation that is also known as South Korea is clearly not to be confused with its northern counterpart which boasts of having one of the strongest military borders in […]Read More
UNITED STATES Caribbean territory of Puerto Rico will be cutting back on Covid-19 measures put in place last year including the elimination of Sunday lockdown, shortening of a curfew and Puerto Ricans will get a chance to enjoy their beaches once more. Newly sworn-in Governor Pedro Pierluisi made the announcement this week and the new […]Read More
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