PRESS RELEASE — BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) stands in solidarity with the region and the international …
Not Business as Usual at VH Come Friday March 27th
Health Officials have put the public on alert that come Friday March 27th 2020 it will no longer be business …
Update on COVID-19 in Saint Lucia
As of March 24, 2020, the WHO reported a total of 372,757 confirmed cases of COVID-19 globally with 16,231 deaths. …
Human Rights and States of National Emergency
I tend to preserve my sanity by insulating myself from the sickness of nothingness that comes with mindless criticism for …
Hidden Benefits of Global Pandemic?
It may seem strange to write about the benefits of a deadly virus that has claimed thousands of lives across …
COVID-19 OUTBREAK: A Wake-Up Call to Build a Loving and Compassionate Society
“In this critical situation, those with huge bank accounts, insurance policies, the latest cars and luxurious mansions would not be …
Opposition to Remain Vigilant
THE opposition Saint Lucia Labour Party is in support of the State of Emergency declaration that was clothed in legality …
Escaped Prisoner, Road Block is Dead
Escaped prisoner Markin Marquis alias ‘Road Block’ who was on remand at the Bordelais Correctional Facility, charged with the murder …
Financial Institutions Make Further Adjustments to Banking Operations
THE Bankers Association of Saint Lucia shares the concerns over the spread of COVID-19 globally and in the region. In …
Embassy of Taiwan Helps Saint Lucian Medical Staff Acquire PPE Equipment
To help Saint Lucia enhance its preparedness against the threat of COVID-19, the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) …
CAB Director Sean Husain Passes Away
IT was with great sadness that the Board and Secretariat of the Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) Inc. received the …
CWI 4 DAY TOURNAMENT: Barbados Pride in Charge
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has suspended its final two round of matches of the 4 Day championship due to confirmed …
World Athletics Call on IOC to Postpone Tokyo 2020
WORLD Athletics has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to postpone this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo because of …
The Mayans Already Knew About 2020
Archeologist Professore Anzio de Castamilliana y Fonsata, when excavating in the Central American region of San Ramador, recently found a …
Rum Producers Assist in Fight Against COVID-19
CARIBBEAN Rum Producers have taken on a special role in many countries, as the supplier of alcohol for sanitation purposes. …
The Slow Path of Restitutions
From 1 to 7 September 2019 decolonization and restitutions were among the topics addressed at the 25th General Conference of …
Caribbean Tourism Will Emerge Stronger After Coronavirus Scourge, Tourism Leaders Say
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) urged its stakeholders to take advantage of coronavirus (COVID-19) resources it has set …
CCJ Issues Its First Advisory Opinion on Freedom of Movement
THE Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) last Wednesday provided its first advisory opinion concerning the interpretation and application of the …
Bankers and ECCB Offer Support to Customers
THE Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the ECCU Bankers Association understand the anxiety that some customers and residents across the …
Forest and Biodiversity: Too Precious to Lose
“Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.” – Franklin D. …