Belizean farmers to receive $100K aid package after flood damage
Photo: Government of Belize The Government of Belize announced yesterday that cattle farmers affected by Tropical Storm Sara will receive USD 100,000 in support through…
2025
Sint Maarten: Elderly man drowns at Simpson Bay Beach
An elderly man in his 70s was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in the water at Simpson Bay Beach near Palms Condos around noon…
US reports first death linked to bird flu in Louisiana
The United States has recorded its first death from bird flu after a 65-year-old patient who was hospitalised on December 18 passed away. The Louisiana Department of…
Deadly earthquake hits Tibet’s Shigatse: What we know so far
A powerful earthquake has struck a remote region of Tibet, killing at least 95 people and wounding dozens, with tremors felt in Nepal, Bhutan and parts…
Venezuelan opposition leader to meet Biden at White House
Venezuela’s opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia holds an Uruguayan and a Venezuelan flag outside the government residence in Montevideo, Uruguay, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. Gonzalez,…
Harris oversees peaceful certification of Trump’s win
Vice President Kamala Harris reads the results as House Speaker Mike Johnson of La., listens during a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral…
Tennis star Naomi Osaka confirms split from rapper Cordae
Naomi Osaka of Japan is emotional after forfeiting her match against Clara Tauson of Denmark in the finals singles match of the ASB Classic tennis…
Trinidad PM Rowley announces Stuart Young as successor
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley (left) with Stuart Young (right), the current Minister of Energy chosen to succeed him. Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime…
Guyana: CCAC launches investigation into cooking gas incidents
The Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) has launched an investigation into recent incidents involving a specific brand of cooking gas, which have resulted in…
Boy’s death in Honolulu fireworks explosion raises toll toll to 4
A view of the home where a New Year’s Eve fireworks explosion killed and injured people, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Honolulu. Photo: Associated Press,…