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Published:Tuesday | August 12, 2014 | 12:54 PM

The Trinidad and Tobago parliament early this morning passed legislation allowing for a two-term limit for a prime minister and a run-off in a general election in the event that a successful candidate fails to secure 50 per cent of the votes cast.

Published:Monday | August 11, 2014 | 1:58 PM

Four police personnel in Dominica are being questioned in relation to the death of Joshua Etienne, whose body was found in his cell at a police station on August 5.

Published:Monday | August 11, 2014 | 7:51 AM

An armed gang has attacked a prison in Haiti freeing an unconfirmed number of inmates.

Published:Sunday | August 10, 2014 | 12:45 PM

The National Security Minister said a referendum would not be held without agreement between the parties concerned.

Published:Saturday | August 9, 2014 | 6:33 PM

Construction of the first ever international airport in St Vincent and the Grenadines is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Published:Saturday | August 9, 2014 | 12:28 PM

Trinidad and Tobago’s Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley has called on citizens in the twin-island republic to rise up and help to protect the country’s democracy.

Published:Thursday | August 7, 2014 | 11:45 AM

The Grenada government says it remains optimistic that an amicable solution will be found as it seeks to honour its debt with national and international creditors.

Published:Tuesday | August 5, 2014 | 10:52 AM

Trinidad’s coalition People’s Partnership government has introduced legislation providing for 10-year term limits for the head of government.

Published:Monday | August 4, 2014 | 12:34 PM

Trinidad and Tobago today introduced several changes to its Parliament’s operation including a 30 minute prime ministerial question time on the second sitting of every month.

Published:Monday | August 4, 2014 | 9:18 AM

A senior executive of Trinidad’s oil company, Petrotrin, has been suspended pending investigations into a recent oil spill.

Published:Sunday | August 3, 2014 | 12:11 PM

As the storm system started to swirl over the British Caribbean dependency of the Turks and Caicos, its maximum sustained winds were measured at 45 mph (75 kph), but some strengthening was expected.

Published:Sunday | August 3, 2014 | 10:32 AM

Clarke said most of the children are from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador, where hundreds of children have died as a result of gang violence in recent years.

Published:Sunday | August 3, 2014 | 10:27 AM

Vice President Mado Bachan was suspended with pay and other suspensions were also expected but the number could not be confirmed.

Published:Saturday | August 2, 2014 | 12:09 PM

LIAT Airlines has defended its operations record and says its flight cancellations are low compared to what exists in the industry worldwide.

Published:Saturday | August 2, 2014 | 9:52 AM

Former Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer is calling for the resignation of that country’s Attorney General who goes on trial on October 1 on allegations of passport fraud involving a

Published:Saturday | August 2, 2014 | 9:32 AM

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to reach the northeastern Caribbean today as warnings remain in effect for Puerto Rico and nearby islands.

Published:Friday | August 1, 2014 | 2:13 PM

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to reach the northeastern Caribbean tomorrow and already warnings have been issued for Puerto Rico and nearby islands.

Published:Wednesday | July 30, 2014 | 1:35 PM

The British government has rejected an attempt by Bermuda's opposition Progressive Labour Party (PLP) to have parliament dissolved and Governor George Fergusson recalled in a row over an inquiry ...

Published:Tuesday | July 29, 2014 | 10:27 AM

Plans by the Government of Dominica to sign onto the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as the island’s final court, are being objected to by the small opposition Lucian People’s Movement ...

Published:Monday | July 28, 2014 | 11:06 AM

Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister, Gaston Browne, has called for the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to consider allowing the unrestricted circulation of commercial goods within ...

Published:Sunday | July 27, 2014 | 12:10 PM

“People believe in St Lucia and they know if we have to go that route we will not only introduce an attractive programme, but a programme that can earn us respect and admiration,” said Anthony..

Published:Sunday | July 27, 2014 | 12:07 PM

The law also made it easier to acquire the nationality and more difficult to lose it. In addition, the new law gives women the same right as men to confer their nationality on their spouses.

Published:Sunday | July 27, 2014 | 10:18 AM

Gonsalves, however, said the 15-member bloc is aware that Japan is lobbying for its support as the Asian heavyweight seeks to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Published:Saturday | July 26, 2014 | 12:54 PM

Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has asked the country’s Attorney General to turn over the findings of an audit of the controversial Lifesport programme to the Director of P

Published:Thursday | July 24, 2014 | 9:17 AM

Thad Hollis has resigned as chairman of the ruling One Bermuda Alliance, just days after releasing a hard-hitting report into a US$300,000 donation to a party-linked organisation.

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