December 2021

CDB commits to combatting corruption in all forms

December 10, 2021 in Regional

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Thursday gave its commitment to promote good governance in its own operations and within its borrowing member countries, and combatting corruption in all forms, as it observed International Anti-Corruption Day. CDB President Dr Gene Leon said in a statement that...

Belize postpones public sector vaccine mandate

December 10, 2021 in Regional

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate which was supposed to come into effect on December 15 for all public officers in Belize has been postponed until such time it is deemed fit and unavoidable. This is according to a joint statement from the government and Public Service Union. It...

Magnitude 4.8 earthquake recorded in Caribbean

December 10, 2021 in National

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake was recorded in the vicinity of three islands in the Caribbean, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda and Guadeloupe. The UWI Seismic Research Centre (UWI SRC) said it occurred today around 8:58 am local time at a depth of 21 kilometres. According...

Serena Williams to miss Australian Open

December 09, 2021 in Sports

Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Australian Open as she is not yet ready to make a comeback from injury. Williams has not played since suffering a torn hamstring at Wimbledon in June. The 40-year-old stated last month that she was "better" and planned to play in...