Jamaica to Close Venezuelan Embassy Temporarily
Against the background of the political crisis in Venezuela, the Jamaica government has decided to close its Embassy there, for now.
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New Zealand Bans Assault Weapons Following Christchurch Massacre
Following the terrorist attack that took place at two separate mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, the country will ban the sale of assault rifles and semi-automatic guns
49 Dead In New Zealand Mosque Attacks
Forty-nine people have been killed and at least 20 wounded in shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
R. Kelly Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations in Explosive Interview
R. Kelly is breaking his silence after being charged with aggravated sexual abuse
Venezuela’s Military Blocks Humanitarian Aid Shipment
Venezuelan military officers blocked a bridge on the border with Colombia ahead of an anticipated humanitarian aid shipment, as opposition leader Juan Guaido stepped up his challenge to President Nicolas Maduro’s authority.
New Oil Discoveries in Guyana
Guyana today announced that the US-based oil giant, ExxonMobil, had made two additional discoveries of oil offshore Guyana building on the previously announced estimated recoverable resource of more than five billion oil-equivalent barrels on the Stabroek block.
Pope Francis Admits Priests, Bishops Sexually Abused Nuns
Pope Francis has for the first time publicly acknowledged that priests and bishops sexually abused nuns, the latest scandal to hit the Roman Catholic Church.
UK parliament rejects Theresa May’s Brexit deal
British politicians have overwhelmingly rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit agreement, complicating the UK’s departure from the European Union on March 29.
New Music: Imagine Dragons Ft. Lil Wayne – ‘Believer’
Weezy joins Imagine Dragons to debut the remix to the band’s hit “Believer.”
Guyana to be re-mapped more than half a century later
More than half a century after Guyana was mapped; the authorities have announced plans to re-map the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country in 2019.
Three Quakes Hit Caribbean Overnight
Three earthquakes occurred in the Caribbean between last night and early this morning, with residents of several islands reporting feeling the tremors.
Firemen Charged With Stealing Items From Fly Jamaica Aircraft
Four members of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) were released on bail after they appeared in a magistrate’s court yesterday charged with the theft of items from the Fly Jamaica aircraft that crash-landed at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport earlier this month.
UNESCO Adds Reggae To Global Cultural Heritage List
Reggae music, whose chill, lilting grooves won international fame thanks to artists like Bob Marley, on Thursday secured a coveted spot on the United Nations’ list of global cultural treasures.
France To Reimburse Condoms In Fight Against AIDS And STIs
The French government said Tuesday it would take the rare step of reimbursing prescription-bought condoms to combat the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Antigua, Guyana Raise Concerns Regarding Sale of Scotiabank
Two Caribbean Community (Caricom) governments Tuesday expressed some unease at the announcement that the Canadian-based Bank of Nova Scotia had agreed to sell its operations in nine Caribbean countries to a Trinidad-based financial institution.
UWI to benefit from over US $250 million in support as part of reparations for slavery
The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the University of Glasgow have to come to an agreement that will see the Caribbean institution benefit from £200 million (US $256 million) worth of reparations linked to slavery.
EU Leaders Agree To UK’s Brexit Deal At Brussels Summit
EU leaders have approved an agreement on the UK’s withdrawal and future relations – insisting it is the “best and only deal possible”.
California Wildfires Death Toll Climbs to 71 With Over 1,000 Missing
Eight more bodies were found in Northern California’s Butte County this week, bringing the death toll of the ongoing California wildfires to 71.
Tropical Storm Patty Could Form By End of This Week
Forecasters are monitoring a “vigorous tropical wave” near the Leeward Islands that has a 50-50 chance of developing into a tropical depression or Tropical Storm Patty later this week.
10 Injured as Plane Crash Lands at Airport in Guyana
Ten people were injured this morning when a Fly Jamaica aircraft carrying 120 passengers and eight crew members made an emergency landing at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA) in Guyana.