Antigua: Member of Parliament Asot Michael found dead

November 06, 2024 in Regional

Communities in Antigua and Barbuda are in mourning following the tragic passing of Asot Michael, the Member of Parliament for the St Peter constituency. He was found laying in a pool of blood in his home this morning. The circumstances surrounding Michael's death remain unclear, and...

BVI: Government stages walkout of no-confidence vote

November 01, 2024 in Regional

The government staged a walkout from the House of Assembly (HOA) late Wednesday, just ahead of a planned no-confidence vote from the opposition. BVI News, in a report published on Thursday, said the House was about to resume following a short recess when government members, including...

SVG PM announces ‘COLA Special’ in response to high cost of living

October 29, 2024 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_3691" align="alignleft" width="300"] St Vincent & the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves[/caption] Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves has announced a cost-of-living initiative intended to benefit 3,000 people for three months. “For the three-month period December 2024 to February 2025, … a special cost-of-living allowance, I’m...

CARICOM congratulates SVG on 45th Independence Anniversary

October 28, 2024 in Regional

Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett has extended congratulations to the Government and People of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the celebration of their 45th Anniversary of Independence. This year’s anniversary is being celebrated under the theme “45 Years of Togetherness,...