PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Aug 26, CMC – The state-owned  Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Wednesday announced that it would discontinue the direct routing of its Trinidad/Tobago/Barbados return services, effective September 2. In a statement, CAL said that the BW212 and BW213 flights are being discontinued “ as part of on-going schedule optimization across its regional network’. […]

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Aug 26, CMC – Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed was on Wednesday released on GUY$100,000 (One Guyana dollar=US$0.004 cents) station bail  after  a “go-fast” vessel was intercepted on Tuesday night with several people on board. The Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) said that based on its records the “go-fast” vessel  was being operated illegally. “Go-fast” […]

As customers face another increase in the fuel surcharge on their electricity bills, the Nevis Electricity Company Limited (NEVLEC) is exploring solar power as a short-term measure while the island moves closer to geothermal energy generation. NEVLEC General Manager Nelson Ald Stapleton confirmed that the company is in discussions with Sol to develop a solar […]

By Vernan George Premier of Nevis Mark Brantley says he would be willing to participate in a political debate if it is organised by an independent body and there is sufficient public interest. Brantley made the comments while appearing as a guest on WINN FM’s Island Tea programme on August 11, where he was asked […]

Four young cricketers from St. Kitts have been rewarded for their performances and potential with selection to Cricket West Indies’ (CWI) Under-19 High-Performance Training Camp in Antigua. Aaliyah Weekes, Zara Skerritt, Leanga Warner and Cquinya Dasent are among the players selected for the training programme, which forms part of CWI’s preparations for the ICC Under-19 […]

Action to protect the UK from terrorism is being stepped up with a new international counter-extremism hub to be established in the UK, which will strengthen efforts to stop violent extremism before it threatens British communities. At the Five Country Ministerial in Sydney, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood secured agreement from her Five Eyes counterparts to establish a […]

The Jobs Guarantee scheme offers a direct route into work for all 18–24-year-olds who have been claiming Universal Credit and looking for work for 18 months. Roles on offer are matched to the individual’s skillset, with the government fully funding up to 25 hours paid work for six months to get individuals into the labour […]

Associate Health Minister David Seymour welcomes Pharmac’s decision to strengthen New Zealand’s vaccine response, including by funding the flu vaccine for children aged 6 months up to 5 years old for the 2027 flu season. “Winter is a challenging period for many Kiwis. Strong flu strains in recent years have made it much more difficult,” […]

New Zealand’s gender pay gap remains at a near-record low, thanks to the work of government and employers to identify and close them, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg says. Statistics New Zealand has today confirmed the gender pay gap was 5.3 percent in the June quarter, largely unchanged from last year’s record figure of 5.2 […]

Today, as students begin a new school year, the U.S. Department of Education’s Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) reminding state and local education agencies receiving federal funding of their obligations under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA). This guidance […]