CariCRIS upgrades Barbados’ credit ratings 

Reading Time: 2 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor Regional credit ratings outfit, Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services (CariCRIS) has upgraded its Regional Scale Local Currency (LC) and Foreign Currency (FC) Ratings for the Government of…

Acting Director of Corruption Prosecution at IG appointed 

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGovernor General, Sir Patrick Allen has appointed Kelly-Ann Murdock as Acting Director of Corruption Prosecution at the Integrity Commission. She replaces Roneiph Lawrence, who resigned the position, effective March 31,…

Jamaica more than double export of alumina to US market

Reading Time: 3 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor Jamaica has strengthened its position in the US alumina export market, more than doubling shipments from 107,000 tonnes in 2024 to 223,000 tonnes in 2025, up 108.4 per…

NWC provides update on pipeline restoration works in Trelawny

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe National Water Commission (NWC) is advising customers in sections of Salt Marsh in Trelawny that restoration works on the affected pipeline network are progressing steadily following damage sustained during recent weather events.

The Commission notes that concerns regarding the integrity of sections of the pipeline were identified prior to the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Subsequent post-event assessments confirmed that approximately 3 kilometres of pipeline infrastructure were significantly impacted, necessitating extensive rehabilitation works. It is worth noting that while the substantial part of Martha Brae- Salt Marsh area has been restored, more time and resources is necessary to restore pockets of the network such as this one.

JCF to restrict firearms at entertainment events after shooting at Carnival party

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) says restrictions on firearms at entertainment venues will soon be implemented as part of measures to strengthen public safety, following a shooting incident at a post-Carnival event in St Andrew on Sunday night.

Three people were shot and injured during the Big Wall Revolution event at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, including popular podcaster Jhaedee Richards, also known as “Jaii Frais”, a United States citizen and a member of dancehall artist 450’s entourage.

CARICOM scolds T&T for absence from its emergency meeting 

Reading Time: 3 minutesDurrant Pate/Contributor CARICOM Chairman, Dr Terrance Drew, is scolding Trinidad & Tobago (T&T) for what is perceived as its deliberate absence from a special emergency meeting convened to address governance…