February 2023

Bajan sugar on US shelves, UK next

February 27, 2023 in Regional

On Friday, agricultural minister Indar Weir informed local media that Barbados will no longer be exporting sugar in bulk. “Previously, we produced the sugar and we exported it in bulk, that's why we had the Bond [bonded warehouse facility] at the Port. We are no longer...

Suspect charged for USVI’s 8th murder

February 27, 2023 in Regional

A50-year-old man has been charged by police on the US Virgin Islands in connection with the murder of Keith Jennings, which occurred on February 24. The Virgin Islands Police Department reported that it arrested and charged Richardson Dangleben after he called 911 and allegedly confessed to...

Installation of New Commissioner

February 24, 2023 in National

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, and by extension, the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis welcomed a new Commissioner of Police in the person of Mr. James Sutton. Commissioner Sutton was officially installed during a ceremony held this evening (February 23) at the...

Earthquake rattles Caribbean islands

February 24, 2023 in Regional

Amagnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded early this morning in the Caribbean. The UWI Seismic Research Center (UWI SRC) said it occurred around 3:02 am at a depth of 36 km. According to the Automatic Earthquake Location from the UWI Seismic Research Center, the quake struck: Basseterre, Saint Kitts...