Francis intends to review local cannabis laws but not “decriminalization or legalization”
(SNO) – On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, Canada officially legalised the recreational use of the drug cannabis and became the first Group of Seven …
“They have been stealing me but they say I’m the stealer” – WASCO investigates Reduit customer’s complaint
Juliette Jn Baptiste, also known as Madame Sequin. * Video image/HTS (SNO) – The Water and Sewerage Company Inc. (WASCO) has launched an inve…
Plans moving ahead for new Halls of Justice
(SNO) – In his April 2018 Budget Address, Prime Minister Allen Chastanet announced that government is at an “advanced” stage in f…
Be Transparent – JMEA head calls for thorough Petrojam investigation
President of the Jamaica Manufacturers’ and Exporters’ Association (JMEA), Metry Seaga, is adamant that Government must ensure transpar…
Montague proposes mandatory GPS for buses, taxis
Transport and Mining Minister Robert Montague says that the Government is taking steps to provide greater protection for persons who use public pas…
Transport Authority dispenses with buses that failed Mount Rosser test
Managing Director of the Transport Authority, Cecil Morgan, told members of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) yesterday that five …
Senegal save Africa from embarrassment
MOSCOW (AP):By starting their World Cup with a win, Senegal also saved Africa from embarrassment in the tournament.The continent was facing the pro…
Twelve 'scammers' convicted in Hanover
Western Bureau:Last week was a very good one for the Hanover police, as 12 persons who were arrested recently under the lottery scam law were convi…
Initiatives to help us stay afloat
Prior and subsequent to the last General Election, economic gurus and political scientists of varying opinions have offered for consideration what …
Microsoft staff demand firm ends Border Patrol contract
Microsoft boss Satya Nadella is being put under pressure by his rank-and-file to end its work with US Border Patrol. * Getty (BBC) – An open …
Trump defends separating immigrant families amid outcry
Official images of the tent city for migrant children in Tornillo, Texas, were released on Monday (BBC) – US President Donald Trump has defen…
Cop faces court
A police constable charged in connection with the road death of a 52-year-old man, faced an additional six traffic offences yesterday. Renaldo Jero…
Sewage fix soon
The South Coast sewage crisis is nearing an end, Minister of Energy and Water Resources Wilfred Abrahams has promised Barbadians. He and several hi…
House moves to scrap NSRL
There was nothing social or responsible about the former Government’s most controversial tax policy and it had to go. Minister in the Ministr…
Love in words, song for Romeo
A common theme running through the tributes for late calypsonian Charles “Romeo” Smith, who was laid to rest at the Westbury Cemetery y…
Yanks back stellar German with 4 HRs, beat Mariners 7-2
NEW YORK — Domingo German pitched two-hit ball over a career-high seven innings and Giancarlo Stanton hit one of New York’s four home r…
Simplified business license application process takes effect
Amendments to the Trade and Business Licensing Law that will further streamline and simplify the application process for trade and business license…
Lawmakers barred from child migrant facility in Florida
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson accused the Trump administration of a “cover-up” after officials denied him entry Tuesday…
Trump, GOP leaders strain for migrant-kids solution
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday told House Republicans he is “1,000 percent” behind their rival immigration bills,…
Hotels a last resort for homeless families in Cayman
Social services are increasingly using Grand Cayman hotels as emergency housing for homeless families.
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Trump raises risk of economically harmful US-China trade war
WASHINGTON — The United States and China edged closer Tuesday to triggering the riskiest trade war in decades, a fight that could weaken the …
Court dismisses dishonesty claim against Butterfield Bank
The Grand Court has ruled that Butterfield Bank (Cayman) Ltd. did not act dishonestly when it failed to spot multiple fraudulent transactions from …
Cayman moving up the ‘White List’ of port state control regimes
The Cayman Islands Shipping Registry, a division of the Maritime Authority of the Cayman Islands, is once again on the “White List” of …
Court appoints provisional liquidators to Abraaj Holdings
The Grand Court has appointed provisional liquidators to Abraaj Holdings, a Middle Eastern private equity firm facing allegations that it has misus…
Some fear changes to state laws as US weighs pot medicine
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Some American parents who for years have used cannabis to treat severe forms of epilepsy in their children are feel…
BMRC To Host Wett & Wild Trophy Race Day
The Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Club is partnering with Wett & Wild Water Service to host their upcoming race day next Sunday, June 24th. The Wet…
The so wrongs of proprietary rights
By Patrick Ferrari Glen Beache, stop your mouth from moving. A long time ago. In an article in iWitness News, “TOURISM AUTHORTY BERATES UNINV…
“Summer Open” Show To Open At Arts Centre
A revolving member’s show titled “Summer Open” is set to open this Sunday [June 24] from 5.30pm to 7.00pm at the Bermuda Arts Cen…
Chopper and JMU rescue kite-surfer
(CNS): The police helicopter and the Joint Marine Unit were deployed Saturday afternoon to rescue a kite-surfer who found himself in trouble out at…
Review: BHW Heroes Weekend Parade Of Bands
[Written by Mikaela Ian Pearman] ‘Soca kingdom, soca kingdom, soca kingdom – who ready?” Machel Montano’s voice blares…
Rogue driver triggers police chase
(CNS): The police helicopter, the K9 Unit and police officers on patrol were all involved in a car chase in the early hours of Saturday morning, pu…
Drugs intercepted at the General Post Office
Police Officers from Narcotics and the K-9 Unit while on routine patrol at the General Post Office at about 10:30 am on Tuesday 19th June 2018 inte…
Finance expert moves to community affairs
(CNS): André Ebanks has been appointed as the deputy chief officer for the Ministry of Community Affairs, in a change of direction for his g…
Firetruck swipes SUV at major GT junction
(CNS): Police were on the scene of yet another alarming collision in George Town on Tuesday, after a firetruck reportedly collided with an SUV, fli…
Senate: Order Of Business For June 20th
The Senate is scheduled to be in session on Wednesday [June 20th] and Bills before the Senate include the Development and Planning Amendment Act 20…
Early childhood education caretakers guest on ‘Working for You’
Nadine Natta, Travia Tyson and Julianna Powell Early childhood education caretakers guest on ‘Working for You’ From SKNIS BASSETE…
Nevis agricultural department issues warning on stray animals
Nevis Island Administration seal Nevis agricultural department issues warning on stray animals From the NIA CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – The followin…
FLOW treats customers to VIP treatment at the movies
FLOW Movie Night of the Incredibles 2 on June 14. FLOW Movie Night of the Incredibles 2 on June 14. FLOW Movie Night of the Incredibles 2 on June 1…
7pm Live Video: June 19 ZBM Evening News
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…
Starkey Foundation holds third hearing mission in St. Kitts and Nevis
P.S. of Health Delores Stapleton Harris greets Starkey Foundation founder William F. Austin. Starkey Foundation founder William F. Austin with a pa…
Prosecutor’s office Curaçao requests St. Kitts-Nevis help to find alleged shooter
Quincley Emanuell Poppen Prosecutor’s office Curaçao requests St. Kitts-Nevis help to find alleged shooter The following is a req…
Unstable weather affects BVI, sections lose power
Rain pouring in Road Town on June 19. Moderate to heavy showers are pouring over the British Virgin Islands — this as the Department of Disas…
Journée mondiale de lutte contre la drépanocytose : la Guadeloupe se mobilise
Ce mardi marque la journée mondiale de lutte contre la drépanocytose. La Guadeloupe reste très touchée par cette……
Nos agriculteurs s’engagent pour le bio
La Direction de l’alimentation, de l’agriculture et de la forêt (DAAF) présente une série de reportages vidé…
NDP denied use of Owia school for ‘Arrowroot Forum’
The main opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has been forced to postpone its Arrowroot Forum, scheduled for tonight (Tuesday) in Owia. The party …
Police charge two brothers in gun, drugs find
Police charge two brothers in gun, drugs find The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer Full coverage
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Future of health care in St. Kitts and Nevis, wider Caribbean vested in relationships
Future of health care in St. Kitts and Nevis, wider Caribbean vested in relationships The St. Kitts-Nevis Observer Full coverage
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Carifeed holds education conference those involved in livestock industry
Cari Feed, Inc. invites all interested persons to an education conference to be held on June 21st, 2018 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Good Will …
These two stocks are dominating the market, As Expected: CNX Resources Corporation (CNX), Royal Caribbean … – StockNewsJournal
StockNewsJournal These two stocks are dominating the market, As Expected: CNX Resources Corporation (CNX), Royal Caribbean …StockNewsJournalC…
Dinesh Chandimal ball-tampering: Sri Lanka captain banned for one Test – BBC Sport
Channel NewsAsia Dinesh Chandimal ball-tampering: Sri Lanka captain banned for one TestBBC SportSri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been banned …
CARICOM and Cuba to strengthen relations in key areas of cooperation
by STAFF WRITER GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 14, CMC – The Cribbean Community (CARICOM) and the government of Cuba have both pledged to cont…
Business survey of the Chamber of Commerce: The impact of new technologies
WILLEMSTAD – The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Curaçao will start a survey in the week of June 18, 2018. The survey is a follow-…
2018, turning point for luggage tracking in airlines
Airlines around the world once again improved the baggage delivery rate, according to the SITA Baggage Report 2018. Airlines around the world once …
SVB checks whether pensioners are still alive
WILLEMSTAD – The Social Insurance Bank (SVB) starts an investigation to see if pensioners with an AOV benefit (general pension) are still ali…
No increase yet on airport tax
WILLEMSTAD – The Minister of Traffic, Transport, and Urban Planning Zita Jesus-Leito has not yet made a decision to increase the airport tax.…
Businesses promised smoother path to opening day
(CNS): Government is promising the business community a smoother path to opening up a business with the implementation of amendments to the Trade a…
Screening festival promoters to become stricter
WILLEMSTAD – The screening for promoters of events is becoming stricter. This is what Minister Steven Martina of Economic Development said in…
Saint Jean says early childhood education forefront of policy initiative
Education Minister, Petter Saint Jean has said the importance of equipping children with the necessary skills at an early stage has been at the for…
European stocks finish at 3-week low as US-China trade tensions escalate – MarketWatch
European stocks finish at 3-week low as US-China trade tensions escalateMarketWatchTrump said “further action must be taken to encourage Chin…
CARILEC announces election of new board of directors
The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), which plays a leading role in electric utility advocacy, growth and sustainability i…
Cuba and Russia Sign Cooperation Agreement in the Industrial Sector
Cuba and Russia signed on Monday in Havana a Cooperation Agreement in the field of industry in the context of the Cubaindustria 2018 International …
Tribute to Vilma Espin in her Hometown
A series of activities were held in Santiago de Cuba in tribute to revolutionary combatant Vilma Espin Guillois (1930-2007) on the 11th anniversary…
Cubaindustria 2018 Convention and Exhibition Kicks off in Havana
Cubaindustria 2018 began on Monday in Havana with the presence of Cuba’s Vice President Commander of the Revolution Ramiro Valdes Menendez.
Haitian Times News Roundup – June 19
Arts and Entertainment Pioneer Works to Host Contemporary Haitian Art Show in New York This Fall In September, Pioneer Works in New York will open …
Police force filling in gaps for Hurricane Season Blackmoore says
Minister for National Security, Rayburn Blackmoore has said the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force is filling in the gaps and is prepared for th…
COMMENTARY: Do true Christians face hardship at times?
Many religious persons tend to have the view that once a person is a Christian, he will not face hardship. You ask them: “How are you?”…
Premier not seeking re-election as NDP leader
By Davion Smith, BVI News Premier Dr D Orlando Smith will not be seeking re-election as leader of National Democratic Party (NDP) come Saturday, Ju…
Disney to return to BVI in 2 months
File photo of Disney’s Russell Daya leading Works Minister Mark Vanterpool (centre) and Premier Dr D Orlando Smith aboard a Disney cruise shi…
St George’s girls the top-2 champs at 2018 Spelling Bee
The 2018 Spelling Bee champion Shelby Harpe (left) and second place speller, Naomi Onwufuju; both of St George’s Primary. St George&rsqu…
Bids: Gov’t selling derelict vehicles to residents
Not the vehicles being put up for sale. Roughly 50 derelict vehicles scattered across the island of Tortola are being put up for sale. Government s…
Record de 68,5 millions de personnes déplacées dans le monde en 2017
Le nombre de réfugiés et de déplacés internes suite aux conflits dans le monde a atteint en 2017 un nouveau record, pou…
Scrumpum beaten, He’s Sensational delivers
There will be no Triple Crown winner this year after favourite, Scrumpum, was beaten during Sunday’s APUA Inet Sir Cuthwin Lake Super Sprint,…
Old rivals to clash in ABCA Two-Day finals
Defending champions, PIC Liberta Blackhawks, will meet longtime rivals Empire Nation in the finals of the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket Association (…
England’s Kane scores injury-time winner
Captain Harry Kane scored twice, including an injury-time winner, as England battled to victory over Tunisia in their opening game of the World Cup…
Bulldogs Squad Named, Urged To Better Previous Finish
The Antigua and Barbuda Basketball Association (ABBA) has named a 12-member senior national team to contest the FIBA 2021 Men’s Pre Qualifier…
Police admit to sloppy investigation of death threat against journalist
Police, on Monday, admitted to the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court that their investigation of a report of a death threat against a journalist w…
‘I’ll shoot you,’ journalist tells threatening woman
A journalist on Monday told the Kingstown Magistrate’s Court that he told a woman who had threatened to stab him if she had a knife…
Police investigating murder of woman who came to St. Vincent to bury her mother
by staff writer KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent, Jun 16, CMC – St. Vincent and the Grenadines police are investigating the death of the 69-year…
Une « Formation dating » pour mieux connaître l’économie verte
Ce jeudi, aura lieu à la Cité des métiers, aux Abymes, une formation dating BTP et environnement proposée par…
Les confidences de Thierry Bert sur le Livre bleu Outre-mer
Le Livre bleu Outre-mer que remettra le 28 juin prochain Annick Girardin au président de la République est en cours de finalisation&#…
Over thirty St. Lucians deported from US, UK and Martinique
CASTRIES, St Lucia Jun. 18, CMC-Thirty-six S t Lucians have been deported from the United States, the United Kingdom and Martinique sin…
Caribbean American Congresswoman outraged over separation of children from parents at US border
By Nelson A. King NEW YORK, Jun. 18, CMC – Caribbean American Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke has joined intensified outrage in the Uni…
Court orders doctor to explain delay of mental health reports
Senior Magistrate Rickie Burnett has ordered a mental health professional to appear before him and explain why psychiatric reports on three accused…
Cuban gymnast Larduet wins three gold medals in World Cup
Cuban gymnast Manrique Larduet won three gold medals in the men´s events (rings, vault and parallel bars) of the 2018 IGF World Challenge Cup…
Cuban Despaigne´s bat gets scorching hot in Japanese baseball
Cuban Alfredo Despaigne had an amazing performance last weekend in the Japanese Professional Baseball League (NPB).
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BORDER CONTROL, COOPERATION DISCUSSED IN ANGUILLA
L-R Inspector Felix Richards, Madam Nathalie Chauvire, Major Jean-Luc Deras,Mr. Yves Paillard, Anguilla’s AG Mr. John Mc…
“ANGUILLIANS WON’T NEED VISAS FOR ST.MARTIN/ST. MAARTEN AFTER BREXIT”
L-R Mr. Yves Paillard,Mr. John McKendrick QC & Mr. Jan Spaans18 Two top officials in French St. Martin and Dutch St. Maarten, in positio…
SIXTH EAST END VILLAGE ‘TING HEAVILY PATRONISED
The East End Village ‘Ting, on Monday, June 11, a public holiday in Anguilla, marking the Official Birthday of Queen Elizabeth,…
WEST FEST ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD
The West Fest, one of the newest events in Anguilla, was held over a two-day period on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 and 10, and The Ea…
EDITORIAL: WE DESERVE BETTER
Anguilla is bouncing back! As we enter another hurricane season, it is indeed heartwarming to see that slowly, but surely, Anguilla i…
Haitian Times News Roundup – June 18
Art & Culture Largest Haitian Diaspora Multidisciplinary Festival Unveils Program For 12th Annual Festival Weeklong festival in Montreal boasts…
Largest Haitian Diaspora Multidisciplinary Festival Unveils Program for 12th Annual Festival
Rara parade during the 2017 Haiti en Folie festival. Weeklong festival in Montreal boasts rara parades, culinary and artisan fairs, literature and …
Republic Group Hosts CDB closing luncheon
Republic Bank is pleased to support the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) 48th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors, held in Grenada, May 27-31.…
The Food Fair’s Web Store launched
Shopping has just been made easier for customers of the Grand Anse branch of The Food Fair with the launch of its online supermarket. General Manag…
Jamaican National Gets 4 Years for Drug Trafficking
A Jamaican-born American citizen, who was caught with $131, 818.16 worth of Cocaine at the Maurice Bishop International Airport (MBIA), has been se…
Donation towards rehabilitation at the prison
The Barbados-based Regional Security System (RSS) has donated a quantity of equipment to the Richmond Hill prison to help with its Rehabilitative e…
SJC, St. Andrew is the winner of the 2017/2018 RBC/RBTT Young Leaders Programme
The young leaders of St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Andrew has emerged as winners of the 2017/2018 RBC/RBTT Young Leaders Programme. The winning s…
CARICOM countries to benefit from new Mexico-FAO initiative
by staff writer SANTIAGO, Chile, Jun 15, CMC – At least 14 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries will design multiple projects to mobilize …
Haitian Times News Roundup – June 15
Health Salvation, salve, and a Haitian burn clinic Living without electricity can be very difficult, but the people of Haiti have adapted to using …
Ground Works Buries Under The Tree in Thrilling Haycraft T20 Match
Ground Work’s batsman Ferris Pope watches his shot going for four against Under The Tree By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway Under …
Sharonda Pickering Bonds with FGCU Eagles on European Tour
Sharonda Pickering By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway In sports as in the workplace, team bonding is important for productivity and meet…
Erickson Breaks 14.00 Seconds Barrier in 100m Hurdles
Deya Erickson By Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway Deya Erickson became the British Virgin Islands first Women’s 100m hurdler to bre…
Medical Use of Marijuana Gets Some Attention
In consideration that a marijuana themed event will be held in the Territory next month Premier and Minister for Finance Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Sm…
Cruise Pier Project Audit Drags On
In 2016 Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr. the Hon. D. Orlando Smith admitted that $82M was expended on the cruise pier project and at that time…
CARIBBEAN HOTELIERS ADVISED TO BECOME GDPR COMPLIANT
MIAMI (May 25, 2018) – Caribbean hoteliers are being advised to ensure European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) complian…
Anguilla records 2nd murder for 2018
The Royal Anguilla Police Force is investigating the circumstances surrounding a shooting incident which occurred in North Side at the junction of …
24 million jobs to open up in the green economy.
ILO flagship report estimates job losses and job creation as the world moves to a greener economy.GENEVA (ILO news) – Twenty-four million new…
School writing competition winners cut ribbon to open St. Martin Book Fair 2018.
GREAT BAY:—The ribbon-cutting ceremony to declare the St. Martin Book Fair open on June 1, 2018, was performed by primary school winners of t…
St. Maarten gains conectivity with Copa Airlines Flights.
· On June 2, Copa Airlines resumes its operations to St. Maarten with two weekly flights, connecting the Caribbean island with 77 destinatio…
Vehicles collide head-on on Little Bay Road.
PHILIPSBURG:— The Police Traffic Department is presently investigating a head-on collision between two vehicles which occurred on Friday June…
Withdrawal of 1986 – 1994 issues banknotes.
Willemstad:— The Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) has, in accordance with paragraph 1 of article 7 of the Central Bank…
Mia upstages DLP manifesto launch
Ahead of Thursday’s manifesto launch by the incumbent Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Barbados Labour Party (BLP) leader Mia Mottley took Barb…
Nice move, Mia!
The privately owned transport sector is welcoming a recently announced campaign promise by the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) to grant the sector conc…
Barbadian minors committing more violent crimes, court official says
Barbadian minors are becoming increasingly aggressive, with a growing number of them committing violent crimes, according to a senior court officia…
No gay push!
Less than a week after the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) released its May 24 election manifesto in which it explicitly states that it has no policy o…
Insurance companies Sagicor and Harmony merge
Locally-based firms Sagicor General Insurance Inc and Harmony General Insurance Company Limited have announced a merger of their businesses in a de…
Statement by Anguilla’s CM, Hon. Victor Banks on the Passing of CM Sir Emile Gumbs
(May 11, 2018) – “The nation is in a state of grief and sadness today over the passing of the late Sir Emile Rudolph Gumbs,
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Cayman Finance responds to vote by U.K. House of Commons to disregard the Cayman Islands’ leadership on transparency and verified ownership standards
Jude Scott, CEO of Cayman Finance, issued the following statement about a vote by the U.K. House of Commons to amend the proposed Sanctions and
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SG urges unity at Foreign Ministers meeting in the Bahamas
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Caribbean Community Foreign Ministers were this morning urged to adv…