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Haiti rocked by magnitude 5.5 earthquake
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. (CMC) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.5 rocked parts of Haiti early on Tuesday morning causing panic and damage to some buildings near Abricot in the Department of Grand’Anse. The Haitian Civil Protection said that the epicentre of the quake was located at 18.68…
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ECCB’s DCash Turns 2
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. DCash, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank’s digital currency pilot, is marking two years of improving financial inclusion and modernising payment systems. DCash offers users a faster, safer, and cheaper way to send, receive, and spend the Eastern Caribbean dollar. DCash has been recognised globally as a…
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COVID masks stopped people from smiling — they’re taking lessons to relearn
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. Now you can put a price on a smile. People in Japan who have become accustomed to wearing a face mask have turned to the help of a professional — to learn to smile again. After the Japanese government lifted its recommendation to wear masks for…
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Youths with a Purpose — Taking Back our Nation
The Bethel United Church of Jesus Christ (Apostolic) invites you this Sunday, 11th June 2023 for a special service under the Theme: “Youths with a Purpose —Taking Back our Nation”. This will be geared towards empowering and motivating our young people, as we have recognized the need for their social advancement and interactions. Time :…
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Family of Missing Autistic Teen Gripped by Waning Hope as Forensic Results Awaited
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. Human remains were discovered during the search for Shamar Harrigan, a missing autistic teen six months ago. With no definitive answer about his fate, his family is gradually losing hope and reluctantly accepting the possibility of his death. Harrigan, 19 years old, was last seen on…
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Future astronaut from Antigua preparing for lift off
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. (LOOP News) — Future Antiguan astronaut Keisha Schahaff has just completed five days of in-person training for her historic trip to space. In 2021, the former flight attendant won two tickets for a commercial trip to space worth US$1 million, sponsored by the founder of Virgin…
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High Court reopening delayed due to foul smell and mould concerns
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. The reopening of the High Court on Monday was delayed due to a foul smell in the building. Concerns over mould and its impact on human health had led to the court’s closure for about two weeks. The Bruce Greenaway murder trial and other cases were…
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Death toll reaches 42 as Haiti inundated by deadly floods
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. Dozens of people have died in the Caribbean island nation of Haiti as heavy rain and flooding devastate the country. On Monday, the government’s disaster response agency said that at least 42 people had been killed, 13,300 had lost their homes, and 11 were missing after…
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Interns Complete Six Weeks Training at Antigua & Barbuda Workers’ Union
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. The Antigua and Barbuda Workers’ Union (ABWU) is extremely proud to have broadened its scope to include for the first time, a six-week internship program for students at the Antigua State College (ASC). The internship provided the students with an opportunity for training in a variety…
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Brazen double homicide rocks St. Kitts
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP FOR NEWS UPDATES: CLICK HERE. (WINN) — The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis recorded its 13th and 14th murder due to gun violence on Monday morning, June 05 2023. The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force confirmed that a male and female were killed on Rectory Road, Greenlands. Police…
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Willikies Resident in Critical Condition Following Multiple Gunshot Wounds
Jahfari Issac, 24, remains in critical condition at the Sir Lester Bird Medical Center after he was shot multiple times in Willikies last night. According to reports, Issac was at a bar in the village, when an unknown assailant alighted from a motor car and shot him. He was transported to the hospital by Emergency…