Lead Stories
July 7, 2026
JISCO commits US$490 million first phase investment towards reopening of Alpart - Green
Minister of Agriculture Floyd Green today announced that the reopening and modernisation of the Alpart alumina refinery has moved a major step forward, following high-level discussions with JISCO and…
July 7, 2026
14-y-o boy and man arrested over seizure of imitation gun at party in St Thomas
A 20-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy are in police custody after being arrested in connection with the seizure of an imitation firearm at a party at a club in Trinityville, St Thomas on Monday.
July 6, 2026
Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
BUNIA, Congo (AP) – At least 500 people have died out of over 1,500 confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak, authorities said, as frontline workers threatened to go on strike on Monday over…
July 6, 2026
Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let US forward Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let United States forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.
July 6, 2026
Strengthen integration for future generations, outgoing CARICOM chair charges
Terrance Drew, Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis and outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has called for a stronger and more effective regional integration movement for future…
July 6, 2026
by Rasbert Turner
Two female teenagers in custody after elderly man attacked during alleged sexual encounter
A 64-year-old man is in hospital and two female teenagers are in police custody following an alleged attempted murder in St Thomas.
July 6, 2026
CARICOM secretary-general urges regional leaders to take decisive action
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett, urged leaders of the region to seize the current period of global volatility as an opportunity for “decisive action” to…
July 6, 2026
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles
HAVANA, Cuba (AP) – An island-wide blackout hit Cuba on Monday as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble.
July 7, 2026
Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States' star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he…