Category : Caribbean and World News

- 4 months ago

Alfred Breaks Records in Thrilling 200m Season Debut

Julien Alfred narrowly missed her national record but achieved a stunning new track and meet record during her performance at the Tom Jones Memorial Invitational on Good Friday. The 23-year-old Olympic champion dominated the 200m with a remarkable 21...

- 4 months ago

Soufriere Jazz: An Enriching Experience Beyond the Melodies

The Soufriere Events Management Organisation (SEMO), a vibrant collective of local creatives, is instrumental in rejuvenating Soufriere’s entertainment landscape. Emerging from the Soufriere Regional Development Foundation, SEMO has reintroduced pivo...

- 4 months ago

Saint Lucia Pursues Pan Am Opportunity

Saint Lucia's national team is filled with optimism as they prepare for the Caribbean Region Table Tennis Federation (CRTTF) Youth Championships. Their goal is to earn a top-four finish to secure a spot at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay th...

- 4 months ago

Sudan: Facing the Globe's Most Significant Humanitarian Emergency

SUDAN – As Sudan grapples with the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis, its citizens continue to suffer the repercussions of global inaction, claim NGOs and the UN, with the civil conflict now in its third year. On Tuesday, the UK hosted a meetin...

- 4 months ago

Belize Plane Hijacking: Suspect Killed in Dramatic Standoff

BELIZE – On Thursday, an American man commandeered a small aircraft in Belize, injuring two passengers and the pilot. The chaotic situation ended when one wounded passenger fatally shot the hijacker, identified as Akinyela Taylor, a US military veter...