April 2024

Zimbabwe declares drought disaster

April 05, 2024 in International

Zimbabwe declared a state of disaster Wednesday over a devastating drought that's sweeping across much of southern Africa, with the country's president saying it needs $2 billion for humanitarian assistance. The declaration was widely expected following similar actions by neighbouring Zambia and Malawi, where drought linked...

US Ambassador pays courtesy call

March 28, 2024 in National

The newly appointed US Ambassador to Barbados and the OECS paid a courtesy call on Her Excellency Dame Marcella Liburd yesterday at Government House. The Ambassador was accompanied by Mr Gabriel Knight, his political and economic officer. This is the Ambassador’s second visit to the Federation since...