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Savita Singh makes history with Chutney Soca Monarch win(Trinidad and Tobago Express) Savita Singh created history on Monday morning when she became the first woman to win the Chutney Soca Monarch title. Singh performed her song, The Ring, and delivered a drone light show to the thousands who gathered at Skinner Park in San Fernando. Rasika Dindial placed second with her hit chutney...
Guyana, Belize call for agricultural integration and removal of regional trade barriersBelize and Guyana have committed to strengthening agricultural cooperation and dismantling long-standing regional trade barriers, as President Dr. Mohamed...
Fmr CDB President passes awayFormer President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr. William Warren Smith passed away. Dr. Smith served as the bank’s President...
Caribbean Court of Justice finds males can be rapedPort of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago – In a judgment released today, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) in its Appellate...
Despite challenges, China satisfied with Guyana’s adherence to One-China-PolicyBy Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.stagingsites.cc In 1972, Guyana took the lead and became the first country in the English-Speaking Caribbean...
No travel rush for Chinese New Year but ‘dumplings’ remain a mustBy Kurt Campbell kurt@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Chinese all across the world will be observing their New Year on February 01, including the...
Guyanese living in Holland detained in T&T over vaccine status(Trinidad Guardian) – A Guyanese woman, who has been living in Holland for the past 30 years, has been detained...
Instrument of Appointment presented to first female head of JDF(LOOP Jamaica News) History was created on Thursday when Rear Admiral Antonette Sandra-Lee Wemyss Gorman was installed as the Jamaica...
Caribbean nation of Saint Vincent exports first cargo of medical cannabis(Reuters) – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has exported a cargo of 110 pounds (49.8 kilos) of medical cannabis after...
Mia Mottley wins landslide second term(The Guardian) – Mia Mottley, who shot to international fame during the Cop26 climate talks and oversaw Barbados’s break with...
CAL plane’s windshield cracks mid-air, flight diverted to Virginia(GUARDIAN MEDIA) A “technical issue” forced a Caribbean Airlines flight to be diverted to Norfolk, Virginia, in the United States...
Guyanese woman dies days after hit by bus in SurinameA Guyanese family living in Suriname was plunged into mourning after their 75-year-old relative died days after she was hit...
Mottley tells Bajans ‘Guyanese not coming here no more’ in re-election bidToday is voting day in Barbados where citizens of the Island will elect a new government in a snap election...
Guyanese business community united in outrage at threat from regional conglomerateThe Head of a prominent Trinidad and Tobago business corporation has claimed that Guyana’s historic Local Content law violates some...
‘More aggressive deployment of resources needed’ – Pres. Ali says as CARICOM HQ goes solarBy Vishani Ragobeer Vishani@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Shifting to more renewable sources of energy is crucial to help combat the harmful effects of...
Oil & gas, bauxite mining high on Guyana/Brazil cooperation agendaPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali has talked up partnerships with neighbouring Brazil in the oil and gas industry and in bauxite...
No more lockdowns for JamaicaJamaica Observer – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the country will face no more lockdowns. Tensions were high...
Seven dead, 3 missing after rock face collapse at Brazilian waterfall(Reuters) – At least seven people died and nine were seriously injured when a wall of rock collapsed on top of...
T&T: No pay for unvaccinated public servants from mid-JanuaryTrinidad Newsday – By mid-January, all public servants and employees at state agencies, including national security, will be required to...
Guyana, Barbados commit to joint destination marketingBarbados and Guyana have committed to jointly market both of their unique destinations to the world that could someday see...
T&T denies entry to Guyanese family with mixed Pfizer/ Moderna vaccinesA Guyanese family living in Canada had their Christmas holiday plans quashed after they were denied entry into Trinidad and...
