Bermuda: Opposition reiterates call for referendum ahead of CARICOM membership
A member of the main opposition One Bermuda Alliance (OBA) is calling on the government to hold a referendum ahead of Bermuda’s move towards gaining fully membership of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping.
Authorities Apprehend 19 Illegal Migrants in Cox Heath, Tortola
The Department of Immigration, with the assistance of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, apprehended 19 illegal migrants in Cox Heath, Tortola on Friday, April 19.
Alleged Suicide Case Involving Canadian Woman Reported in St Lucia
On Sunday, April 21, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m., authorities from the Gros Islet Police Station in St Lucia responded to a report of a suspected suicide at Trouya, Gros Islet.
Dominica High Court declares anti-homosexuality law unconstitutional
In a significant ruling this morning, the Dominica High Court declared sections 14 and 16 of the Sexual Offences Act of Dominica unconstitutional, effectively decriminalizing homosexual sex in the country.
Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation announces new Board of Directors
The Caribbean Family Planning Affiliation (CFPA) recently elected its new Board of Directors during the Biennial General Meeting on 26 March 2024.
Jamaica: Acting Director of Public Prosecutions to be appointed
An acting director of public prosecutions (DPP) will be appointed in Jamaica, the Attorney General's Chambers announced today, 48 hours after it told Jamaicans that a Constitutional Court ruling on Friday had no impact on Paula Llewellyn's status in office.
US Ambassador Pays Courtesy Visit on the OECS Commission
On Tuesday, April 16, 2024, the United States Ambassador-designate to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), His Excellency Roger F. Nyhus paid a courtesy visit on the Director-General of the Organisation, Dr. Didacus Jules.
Grenada: Gun amnesty goes into effect from May 1
A gun amnesty period, following the recent amendment to the Firearms Act, will start on May 1st and end on July 30th in Grenada.
Guyana: Min Edghill refutes claims of pilot error in military helicopter...
Insisting that the investigation into the helicopter crash last December that claimed the lives of five military offices is not done, the minister responsible for aviation has dismissed an article claiming that pilot error was responsible for the deadly accident.
Grenada: Police Investigate Homicide in Beausejour St. George
The Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) is currently investigating a tragic incident that occurred last night, April 19th, 2024, resulting in the death of one man and leaving another hospitalized.