Marsha Smith resigns as MP
Marsha Smith, Member of Parliament for North East St Ann, has resigned with immediate effect. Smith’s resignation as MP for the constituency comes after serving…
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UWI expresses sadness on the passing of Sir Shridath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal
The University of West Indies has issued a statement hailing the contributions of Sir Shridath ‘Sonny’ Ramphal to “the development of Caribbean civilisation and institutions” while…
Expert suggests returning to Three Rs to fix CSEC maths crisis
Mathematics expert Dr Samuel McDaniel has asserted that a complete overhaul of primary education is necessary to address the consistently mediocre performance of students in…
Maduro taps a hard-line loyalist to oversee Venezuela’s police, raising fears of a further crackdown
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday appointed a ruling socialist party boss to oversee the country’s police forces, empowering a hard-line loyalist who…
DLP women’s arm joins youth in open revolt against the party’s leadership
Tensions within the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) notched up yet further on Tuesday, with members of the Democratic League of Women reportedly considering legal action…
Guyana Govt steps up vigilance against Mpox amid global concerns
In response to the ongoing global health concerns surrounding monkeypox, now commonly referred to as Mpox, the Government of Guyana has intensified its preventive measures…
British Royal Navy strikes a major blow to Caribbean cocaine trade
The British Royal Navy Sunday said it has struck a £550 million blow to the Caribbean cocaine trade after one of its patrol ship, HMS…
Venezuelan electoral official asserts ‘lack of transparency and veracity’ in Maduro’s reelection
MIAMI (AP) — A Venezuelan electoral official has denounced what he calls a “grave lack of transparency and veracity” in last month’s election results, rebuking authorities who…
Trinidadian artiste and entourage shot in St Maarten
Avisiting performer is fighting for his life at a hospital in St Maarten after he and members of his entourage were shot and wounded. The…
Venezuela’s capital is eerily calm after vote in which Maduro and opposition both claimed victory
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — An eerie calm enveloped Venezuela’s capital early Monday, a day after the country’s opposition and entrenched incumbent Nicolás Maduro both claimed…