Dutch government to run ‘lawless’ Caribbean island

February 05, 2018 in Regional

The Dutch government said Monday it will take over the running of one of its Caribbean island municipalities, denouncing "physical neglect" and "lawlessness" on Sint Eustatius. The island's ruling council will be immediately dissolved with Dutch Interior Minister Raymond Knops travelling there this week to explain...

Jamaican Business in Venture with US Company to Produce Cannabis-Based Medicinals

February 02, 2018 in Regional

A Jamaican manufacturing company has entered a joint venture with US-based biotechnology company United Cannabis Corporation (UCANN) and Cannabinoid Research and its local subsidiary company, Cannabinoid Research and Development Company Limited (CRD), to produce cannabis-infused water and other cannabis-based products. Under the limited partnership, LASCO Manufacturing...

State of Emergency in Jamaica Extended For Three More Months

February 01, 2018 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_20538" align="alignleft" width="300"] Security forces will have the power to search, curtail operating hours of business, restrict access to places, detain people without a warrant, stop and question persons, seize property, and control public gatherings and movements until May 2.[/caption] The State of Public Emergency...

Are Carnival tourists safe in T&T ?

February 01, 2018 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_20535" align="alignleft" width="300"] Flashback Carnival 2016: Visit: Japanese tourists take selfies with masqueraders from Island People Carnival band at the Crusie Ship Complex, Port of Spain. Japanese national's and other tourists were part of a contingent from the cruise ship MS Asuka II which...