CASTRIES, St Lucia — Samuel George Mayers, the son of Saint Lucia’s high commissioner to London, Guy Mayers, has been arrested in Hillsborough County, Florida, on seven drug-related charges, including possession of cocaine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis,...
Residents across the country were reportedly running out of buildings out of fear for their safety, on Tuesday, when a 4.4 magnitude earthquake rocked Antigua and Barbuda around 4:26 p.m. Social media sites were also abuzz with comments from users who shared their experiences and their...
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) — The World Bank says the economies of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have “turned the corner” after a year of tepid growth, providing an opportunity for countries to solidify their fiscal positions and lay the foundation for long-term inclusive...
Antiguans and Barbudans who are desirous of pursuing a career in pharmacology will soon have the opportunity to pursue studies in the field, as the government prepares to embark on the medical marijuana industry. Government’s chief of staff, Lionel Hurst, in an exclusive interview with OBSERVER...
The World Bank has approved two emergency support operations totalling US$65 million for restoring agriculture livelihoods, strengthening resilience, and rebuilding houses destroyed by Hurricane Maria. This is the World Bank’s highest ever financing for Dominica and is part of a larger US$115 million package of support...