Venezuelans nabbed entering Antigua illegally

March 28, 2017 in Regional

Immigration officers are questioning four Venezuelan men who allegedly tried to sneak into the country illegally on Sunday. The quartet was found moments after they swam ashore at Long Bay some time between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. It is alleged that the men were dropped...

Ex-AG on crime: Buck stops with Govt

March 28, 2017 in Regional

Former attorney general Ramesh Lawrence Maharaj didn't call any names yesterday but he was clearly taking issue with the approach of the Government and the Prime Minister in dealing with crime. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has stated repeatedly the Government's (anti)crime plan is to equip...

Opposition MP sues St Lucia PM for defamation

March 28, 2017 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_17304" align="alignleft" width="300"] Dr Ernest Hilaire (L) and Prime Minister Allen Chastanet[/caption] CASTRIES, St Lucia -- In the latest in what seems to be a current spate of defamation actions launched by politicians against colleagues on the other side of the aisle in the Eastern...

Analysts say CIU resignations must be explained

March 27, 2017 in Regional

A transparency advocate, a political analyst and a former senator have agreed that Prime Minister Gaston Browne owes the public an explanation as to why the two most senior officers of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) have resigned. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Disclosure Today,...

T&T education minister denies murdered child organs removed

March 24, 2017 in Regional

[caption id="attachment_17274" align="alignleft" width="300"] Education Minister Anthony Garcia[/caption] PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Education Minister Anthony Garcia has described as “totally false” social media reports that the organs of the murdered 16-year-old student, Jesse Beephan, were missing when the body was found near his school...