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Are you willing to pay more to check a bag?
27/02/2024

Are you willing to pay more to check a bag?

United Airlines said Friday that it is raising its fees for checking bags, following a similar move earlier this week by American Airlines. Starting with tickets booked Saturday, economy-class passengers on domestic flights will be charged $5 more

The men, who appeared before Senior Magistrate, Colin John, had fled to St Vincent and the Grenadines after escaping pri...
27/02/2024

The men, who appeared before Senior Magistrate, Colin John, had fled to St Vincent and the Grenadines after escaping prison in their home country.

Three Grenadian nationals suspected of being involved in the disappearance of the United States owners of a yacht that had been anchored in that Caribbean island, Monday pleaded guilty to four immigration-related charges in St Vincent and the Grenadi

Police say the fugitive is considered armed and dangerous.
27/02/2024

Police say the fugitive is considered armed and dangerous.

The search continues for fugitive Levon Date who escaped custody while attending the Grenville Magistrate Court in Grenada. Date, who was charged with the death of Canadian citizen Wayne Smart in 2023, is reported to have escaped on Wednesd

No bodies have been recovered but based on the investigation thus far, it is presumed that Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brande...
26/02/2024

No bodies have been recovered but based on the investigation thus far, it is presumed that Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel are deceased.

A joint regional investigation between the Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force (RSVGPF) and Royal Grenada Police Force is ongoing into the disappearance and presumed death of two US citizens, Ralph Hendry and his common law wife Kat

The territory is a major player in the off shore banking sector.
26/02/2024

The territory is a major player in the off shore banking sector.

The British Virgin Islands was deemed to be largely compliant with international laws that govern money laundering, tax evasion and terrorism financing. The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) published its Mutual Evaluation Report of th

The country has recorded 28 murders for the year.
26/02/2024

The country has recorded 28 murders for the year.

Bahamian police made a breakthrough in their investigation into the country’s latest homicide as three men have been detained in connection with the incident. Police in Eleuthera reported that a 29-year-old man voluntarily surrendered to the Ha

An investigation has been launched into the breach.
26/02/2024

An investigation has been launched into the breach.

Authorities in Grenada say arrangements at the holding cell at the South St George Police station where three prisoners escaped custody last Sunday, were safe to prevent such an incident from occurring once proper procedures were followed.

The authorities are still clinging to hope.
26/02/2024

The authorities are still clinging to hope.

The whereabouts of American sailors Kathy Brandel and Ralph Hendry continue to be unknown as the Royal Grenada Police Force (RGPF) says it is holding out hope they can still turn up alive as the authorities say they have nothing conclusive to indicat

He appeared in court today.
26/02/2024

He appeared in court today.

Police in St Vincent and the Grenadines have charged a 22-year-old man with the kidnapping and murder of 1-year-old Janae Samuel-Wright. The accused, Jeremiah Samuel of Rose Hall, was charged on Sunday, February 25, 2024. The Roya

The airman said he "will no longer be complicit in genocide" before setting himself on fire.
26/02/2024

The airman said he "will no longer be complicit in genocide" before setting himself on fire.

Air Force member has died after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in DC WASHINGTON (AP) — An active-duty member of the US Air Force has died after he set himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., while dec

Mr Fontaine is the territory's 4th murder victim for 2024.
26/02/2024

Mr Fontaine is the territory's 4th murder victim for 2024.

The US Virgin Islands Police Department has identified last Thursday’s murder victim as Omar Fontaine. The 20-year-old was shot multiple times at the Bovoni Housing Community on St Thomas. Fontaine’s body was discovered by police officers,

The region is expected to experience several heatwaves.
26/02/2024

The region is expected to experience several heatwaves.

The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF), is forecasting a waning El Niño event in the Pacific and near-record warm Tropical North Atlantic temperatures for the three month period March to May this year. El Niño is a cli

Regional leaders are set to meet in Guyana over the next two days.
26/02/2024

Regional leaders are set to meet in Guyana over the next two days.

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders opened their 46 regular summit in Guyana on Sunday night underscoring the need to deal with the ongoing political, economic and social situation in Haiti, as well as pledging their determination to implement

There are about 5 million people worldwide who share the leap birthday out of about 8 billion people on the planet.
26/02/2024

There are about 5 million people worldwide who share the leap birthday out of about 8 billion people on the planet.

Leap year. It's a delight for the calendar and math nerds among us. So how did it all begin and why? Have a look at some of the numbers, history and lore behind the (not quite) every four-year phenom that adds a 29th day to February.

Diani Prince-Drew looks forward to supporting Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew in furtherance of his initiatives and in s...
25/02/2024

Diani Prince-Drew looks forward to supporting Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew in furtherance of his initiatives and in service to the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Prime Minister of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has formally announced his recent marriage to Diani Prince-Drew. Lady Drew is a native of St Vincent and the Grenadines and is elated to now make St Kitts and N

The Commonwealth Secretary-General said it is an essential part of her role to be cognisant of the issues of the member ...
25/02/2024

The Commonwealth Secretary-General said it is an essential part of her role to be cognisant of the issues of the member states.

A team from the Commonwealth Secretariat, led by Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, is in Guyana for the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government. This is part of a series of regional meetings that she is

Maynard’s initial sentencing date was set for August 21, 2023, after her guilty plea and agreement to provide testimony ...
25/02/2024

Maynard’s initial sentencing date was set for August 21, 2023, after her guilty plea and agreement to provide testimony against Andrew Fahie in exchange for a reduced sentence.

The sentencing hearing date for the former managing director of the BVI Ports Authority Managing Director, Oleanvine Maynard, has been deferred once again. Last year, Maynard confessed to helping former Premier Andrew Fahie orche

In grocery stores, consumers are shifting away from name brands to store-brand items.
25/02/2024

In grocery stores, consumers are shifting away from name brands to store-brand items.

Inflation has changed the way many Americans shop. Now, those changes in consumer habits are helping bring down inflation. Fed up with prices that remain about 19 per cent, on average, above where they were before the pandemic, consumers are fight

Heads of Government will hold discussions with the meeting’s special guest, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Braz...
25/02/2024

Heads of Government will hold discussions with the meeting’s special guest, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil, as well as with other high-level guests.

The Forty-Sixth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will formally open at the National Cultural Centre in Georgetown, Guyana, on Sunday. The meeting, which formally opens at 5 pm, is

The nonprofit Salty Dawg Sailing Association identified the owners as Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel.
25/02/2024

The nonprofit Salty Dawg Sailing Association identified the owners as Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel.

Authorities in the eastern Caribbean said they were trying to locate two people believed to be US citizens who were aboard a yacht that was hijacked by three escaped prisoners from Grenada. The Royal Grenada Police Force said in a statement

Persons with respiratory illnesses have been advised to take precautions.
25/02/2024

Persons with respiratory illnesses have been advised to take precautions.

A dense haze advisory is in effect for Grenada due to conditions related to a Saharan dust plume. The Grenada Meteorological Service says it is currently monitoring this surge in dust which has been carried by winds from the Sahara Desert i

A grisly scene of urns stashed around the US property, from a crawl space to inside the hearse where the 63-year-old wom...
25/02/2024

A grisly scene of urns stashed around the US property, from a crawl space to inside the hearse where the 63-year-old woman's body lay, was uncovered.

A former funeral homeowner accused of keeping a woman's co**se in the back of a hearse for two years and hoarding the cremated remains of 35 people has been arrested, authorities said. Thursday night's arrest of Miles Harford, 33, comes in c

The judge handed down a sentence of 17 years imprisonment for each count of in**st and an additional 2 years for indecen...
25/02/2024

The judge handed down a sentence of 17 years imprisonment for each count of in**st and an additional 2 years for indecent assault.

Trigger Warning: The following article contains information of a sensitive nature. Details include that of s*xual assault. The contents of this article could be upsetting or trigger negative memories. Justic

President Ali hopes its could launch even sooner than planned.
24/02/2024

President Ali hopes its could launch even sooner than planned.

The regional cargo ferry service in the southern Caribbean involving Guyana, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago is growing closer to its launch date. President of Guyana Dr Ifraan Ali during an address on Saturday at the XII Annual Consultat

Guyana has the lead responsibility for food security and nutrition within CARICOM’s quasi-cabinet.
24/02/2024

Guyana has the lead responsibility for food security and nutrition within CARICOM’s quasi-cabinet.

President Dr Irfaan Ali says refined sugar from Guyana could be used across the region in place of existing imports. The president made the statement as he announced that a sugar refinery is being constructed at Enmore, East Coast Demerara (

Prosecutors accused Daqua Lameek Ritter of shooting Dime Doe three times with a handgun to prevent further revelation of...
24/02/2024

Prosecutors accused Daqua Lameek Ritter of shooting Dime Doe three times with a handgun to prevent further revelation of his involvement with a transgender woman.

A South Carolina man was found guilty Friday of killing a Black transgender woman in the nation's first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity. After deliberating for roughly four hours, jurors convicted Daqua Lameek Ritter

It was transporting more than 41,000 tonnes of fertiliser.
24/02/2024

It was transporting more than 41,000 tonnes of fertiliser.

An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels on a Belize-flagged ship earlier this month caused an 18-mile (29-kilometre) oil slick, the US military said Saturday. It also warned of the danger of a spill from the vessel's cargo of fertiliser. The Rubym

The forecasted elevated dust levels are expected to exceed the outdoor air quality guidelines established by the World H...
24/02/2024

The forecasted elevated dust levels are expected to exceed the outdoor air quality guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO).

A significant Saharan dust surge is expected over the weekend with a dust advisory being issued for the eastern Caribbean and northern South America. This is according to the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH). Th

Investigations are underway.
24/02/2024

Investigations are underway.

Detectives from St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada on Friday combed a catamaran for evidence as they investigate the disappearance of two United States sailors. The sailors, whose names have not been released, are said to have been ab

It is believed that the occupants of the yacht were American citizens.
24/02/2024

It is believed that the occupants of the yacht were American citizens.

Anxiety is high among the sailing community concerning the whereabouts of an American couple whose catamaran private yacht, Simplicity, was found abandoned off a beach in St Vincent this week without its owners. Boatwatch.org, which provides world

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Guyana condemns Venezuela's latest attempt to escalate border dispute
Guyana condemns Venezuela's latest attempt to escalate border dispute

In a national address last evening, Guyanese President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali criticised Maduro for failing to adhere to international law and a ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that prevents Venezuela from taking any action to control the disputed territory until the court rules on which country rightfully owns the land.

President of Guyana Dr Ifraan Ali has welcomed the unanimous ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) which issued an important Order granting the provisional measures against Venezuela that Guyana requested in response to Venezuela’s announcement that it would be holding a referendum that would endorse, among other illegal measures, Venezuela’s annexation of Guyana’s Essequibo Region. Hit the link below for the full story! 🔗 https://ow.ly/wYLj50QeCaW

WCMF: Artistes share their musical legacy goals This year’s edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) celebrated the legacy of beloved Dominican entertainers such as Jeff Joseph, Earl Etienne, Midnight Groovers and Gordon Henderson. Loop News was at the 2023 WCMF and we asked a few of the new generation of performers what they would like their musical legacy to be. Here's what Joe Boy had to say! https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/wcmf-artistes-share-their-musical-legacy-goals-681601

Happy Divali to the Hindu community and everyone celebrating good over evil across the Caribbean and the world from all of us at Loop

WCMF: Artistes share their musical legacy goals This year’s edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) celebrated the legacy of beloved Dominican entertainers such as Jeff Joseph, Earl Etienne, Midnight Groovers and Gordon Henderson. Loop News was at the 2023 WCMF and we asked a few of the new generation of performers what they would like their musical legacy to be. Here's what Michele Henderson had to say ! https://ow.ly/sMaX50Q6qv8

WCMF: Artistes share their musical legacy goals This year’s edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) celebrated the legacy of beloved Dominican entertainers such as Jeff Joseph, Earl Etienne, Midnight Groovers and Gordon Henderson. Loop News was at the 2023 WCMF and we asked a few of the new generation of performers what they would like their musical legacy to be. Here's what Patrice Roberts had to say ! https://ow.ly/aXTG50Q6qcF

Patrons fete into the early morning on WCMF's final night
Patrons fete into the early morning on WCMF's final night

The 2023 World Creole Music Festival ended with a bang, with the rhythms of Zouk, Bouyon, Dancehall, and Soca fuelling the hundreds of patrons who attended the event.

Beres & Joeboy captivate audience on Night 2 of WCMF
Beres & Joeboy captivate audience on Night 2 of WCMF

Jamaican reggae icon Beres Hammond effortlessly belted out his hits as he encouraged partiers to choose love and peace over war.

Jada Kingdom makes World Creole Music Festival debut
Jada Kingdom makes World Creole Music Festival debut

Jada delivered a high-energy performance that had the crowd dancing and singing along to all of her hits, including "Banana," "Wata," and "GPP." She also performed some of her new songs, which were well-received by the crowd.

Michele Henderson honours icons of Cadence-lypso at WCMF 2023
Michele Henderson honours icons of Cadence-lypso at WCMF 2023

Michele Henderson took attendees at the 2023 World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) down memory lane with her performance that paid tribute to the icons of Cadence-lypso.

Patrice Roberts reveals love for Dominica & plans for Carnival 2k24
Patrice Roberts reveals love for Dominica & plans for Carnival 2k24

Following her high-energy performance, Patrice spoke with Loop News where she thanked Dominicans for defending her after she was criticised for making her feelings known.

Dominica: WCMF Night One kicks off with a bang despite rain
Dominica: WCMF Night One kicks off with a bang despite rain

Night One of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) in Dominica kicked off in grand style with the new generation of Caribbean music entertaining hundreds of spectators. Fans were treated to exhilarating performances from eight acts such as Michele Henderson, Vayb, Patrice Roberts and Popcaan.

Regina Joseph Lestrade is an exceptional farmer from the island of Dominica who is proud to be Kalinago and a woman who tills the ground. https://caribbean.loopnews.com/content/womeninagriculture-regina-farming-dominicas-kalinago-territory-613903 #SmallBusinessSaturday #LoopNews

Courts Operation Home Transformation Season 1 Trailer
Courts Operation Home Transformation Season 1 Trailer

Guyana has an all-new online home makeover show – Courts Operation Home Transformation – launched on Loop Caribbean, in partnership with Courts Guyana. The new show features a lucky guest whose home is transformed thanks to a GY$750,000.00 from the Caribbean’s largest furniture, appliance, and electrical retailer.

Less than a week to go! Join Amanda Whiteside, former Head of Worldwide Customer Optimisation and Enablement at Amazon, sharing her journey to transform a front line, customer facing team into a globally recognized success story. Drive deeper into strategies to help elevate your brand and keep customers coming back for more. Grab one of the last few seats at www.excott.com/summit

All Out on Loop: Pres Ali pleased with GAW's performance at 2023 CPL
All Out on Loop: Pres Ali pleased with GAW's performance at 2023 CPL

Guyanese President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali was among the thousands of cricket fans who attended the 2023 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) play-off match between the Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) and Jamaica Tallawahs on September 22. In an interview with Loop News, Ali expressed his optimism about GAW’s chance of winning the CPL as well as his government’s plans for sports in Guyana.

The CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE SUMMIT is less than TWO WEEKS away! Not sure what to expect? Here's a look at the 2022 Caribbean CX Summit! There are a few spots still available; register today to secure yours! https://www.excott.com/summit exco

CPL action lives on Loop!🏏🔊 Get Ready to Roar for Your Team! Loop News Brings You Closer to the Action with Exclusive CPL T20 Updates. Stay connected, stay informed, and enjoy the thrill of cricket season! 📰📱

Some CPL matches in Saint Lucia had to be abandoned due to rainy weather and its impact on the ground. Nevertheless, Loop News was in attendance Saturday evening for the Saint Lucia Kings vs Guyana Amazon Warriors match, which was eventually called off. Before then, fans were still in an excited mood as they spoke out strongly in favour of their teams

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