Politics
June 23, 2024
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Announces Progress in Military Operation against Hamas in Rafah
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces the winding down of heavy fighting against Hamas in Gaza's Rafah, aiming to redeploy forces for defensive purposes and residents' return. US officials question complete Hamas elimination.
June 23, 2024
OECS: A Successful Integration Project Celebrating 43 Years of Progress
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) celebrates its 43rd anniversary as a successful integration project, ranking second only to the European Union (EU) in global integration efforts.
June 22, 2024
Israeli Air Strikes in Gaza City Kill 38 People, Hamas Reports
Israeli air strikes in Gaza City killed 38 people, Hamas reports. Strikes targeted Hamas military sites. Civil defense rescues injured from rubble. EU condemns shelling of Red Cross offices.
June 22, 2024
Unity Workers Union Considers Legal Action Against Barbados Revenue Authority for Non-Recognition Issue
Unity Workers Union (UWU) considers legal action against Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) for not recognizing the union despite representing over 100 employees, citing membership numbers and seeking joint recognition.
June 22, 2024
Barbados Court of Appeal Decision on CXC Accountability and Rights of Students: A Closer Look Amidst Legal Challenges
The article discusses the Barbados Court of Appeal's decision on accountability and redress from CXC, a CARICOM organization, regarding students' rights to transcripts and grading issues. The legal implications are analyzed.
June 22, 2024
Government Initiatives to Safeguard Cultural Assets post-Department of Archives Fire: Plans for Document Relocation and Digitization Progress
Government swiftly safeguards cultural assets post-fire at Archives Department. Valuable documents to move to disaster-resistant facility by November. Digitization progress also reviewed. Efforts ongoing since before incident.
June 22, 2024
Barbados' Accelerated Mill and Pave Programme Makes Strides in Road Maintenance, More Work Ahead: Deputy Prime Minister
The Accelerated Mill and Pave Programme in Barbados has improved 55.9 km of roads in its first phase, with 2.6 km remaining under the $35 million maintenance initiative launched in January 2024.
June 21, 2024
Brazil Advocates for New CDB President Amidst Transition Period
Brazil pushes for new leadership at Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) following Dr. Hyginus Leon's departure. Secretary Renata Amaral urges governors to address existing gaps and move forward amid challenges.
June 20, 2024
Minister Expresses Concern Over Speed of Disseminating Critical Information: A Closer Look
Minister of Information Wilfred Abrahams highlights challenges in rapidly disseminating critical information, emphasizing the importance of official sources for accurate alerts and the media's role in providing reliable information during emergencies.
June 20, 2024
Louisiana Law Mandates Display of Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms - Legal Challenge Expected
Louisiana mandates Ten Commandments posters in all public school classrooms, sparking legal challenges over church-state separation. Similar laws proposed in other Republican-led states. Religious diversity in schools highlighted.
June 20, 2024
CARICOM Welcomes New Prime Minister in Haiti and Supports Transition Government
CARICOM welcomes Haiti's new prime minister, Garry Conille, emphasizing anti-corruption efforts and the importance of security for progress. The regional grouping supports the transition towards constitutional governance in Haiti.
June 20, 2024
Public Transport Sector Faces Tension as Private Owners Threaten Protest Action Over Route Sharing Dispute
Private transport owners threaten protest against State-run bus company over alleged unfair route allocation in the Transport Augmentation Programme. AOPT claims favoritism, while Transport Board plans review meetings to address concerns.