News: Caribbean

Why don't black Americans swim?

Atlantic Hurricane season is into very active period, with chance of major Caribbean storm put at above 60%.

Bouterse explains reasons behind Guyana trip, Jamaican rapist loses UK rights challenge - and more.

Antiguan trade union knocks government's handling of the economy, ECLAC predicts export growth - and more.

A loan deal between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and flood-stricken Pakistan announced Thursday has drawn the ire of several NGOs that claim the deal represents an "inadequate" and "cynical" response to the disaster that is estimated to have affected the lives of millions.

Japan and Caribbean Community (Caricom) agree to callaborate on tackling crime change.

Report cites "serious incident" when BA plane took off on incorrect section of St Kitts runway.

Japan pledges aid for Caricom and quake-hit Haiti, new storm could be headed toward Caribbean - and more.

One of the more positive traits of humanity glimmered at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) yesterday when a troubled teen, teetering on the edge of death, was saved by the swift action of a group of young policemen. The lawmen, high-powered weapons in tow...

The head of the body representing rank-and-file police personnel across the island has accused the Government of "blatant corruption" and support of criminals...

The National Works Agency (NWA) has given the assurance that everything is in place for repair work to begin on the deplorable roadways in Newport West, Kingston, before the end of the year.The assurance comes amid...

The Cabinet has approved amendments to the proposed Charter of Rights to reverse the effects of the Privy Council's ruling in the Pratt and Morgan case.Details of the changes have not yet been made public but they are...

The Government has moved to clear the air about its position on the local media in the wake of growing unease following recent comments by Prime Minister Bruce Golding.On Sunday...

Antigua government struggles to pay workers, new country status for Curacao in jeopardy - and other stories.

Tropical storm Fiona heads to north-eastern Caribbean as first death linked to forerunner Earl recorded.

Fidel Castro takes blame for persecution of Cuban gays

President Bouterse of Suriname to visit Guyana for talks, cruise liner drops Dominica - and more.

The resignation of prominent businessman James Moss-Solomon from public-sector boards, in protest over a perceived failure of both Government and Opposition to give strong effective leadership, has been met with a difference of opinion from a prominent state board chairman....

It may have been Prime Minister Bruce Golding hosting a fun day for the children of Tivoli Gardens, west Kingston, but the real rock star at the event was police Sergeant Nicholas Charlton....

Cyril McEwan takes pride in his job as community bell-ringer. The 62-year-old church usher from Craighton in the hills of rural St Andrew is admired in that community for his enviable church bell-ringing skills, a talent he developed over time....