Guyana: Prison escapee fatally shot

March 18, 2024 in Regional

Prison escapee and double-murder suspect Akeem Wong was fatally shot this afternoon in Guyana at 'Groete Creek' Backdam, Essequibo River in Region #7. The Guyana Police Force said Wong had escaped from the Mazaruni Prison on February 15, 2024, and has been on the run. According to...

US Virgin Islands moves towards collaboration with CARICOM

March 08, 2024 in Regional

The US Virgin Islands is moving towards closer collaboration with its Caribbean neighbours after having made strides to initiate a functional cooperation agreement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This initiative comes on the heels of the Territory’s recent return to the 25-member Caribbean Tourism Organization. According to...