Health

WHO Mass-Testing Three Potential COVID-19 Treatments

GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization on Wednesday announced major international trials of three drugs to find out whether they improve the condition of hospitalised COVID-19 patients. Artesunate, imatinib and infliximab will be tested on […]

Regional News

Drought Conditions Evident In Some Caribbean Countries

Bridgetown – The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) says though the majority of the Caribbean region experienced above normal rainfall in June, drought conditions are emerging in some parts of the Caribbean, particularly in […]

Regional Sports

Cricket Bids To Return To Olympics In 2028

PARIS, France (AFP) — Cricket’s world governing body said on Monday that it intends to push for the sport’s return to the Olympics at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. The International Cricket Council (ICC) […]

Regional News

Statement By Hon Gaston Browne Prime Minister Of Antigua And Barbuda And Chair Of CARICOM Heads Of Government.

As chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda and in my own capacity, I condemn the physical assault upon the Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph […]

Commentary

Dexter Mitchell-ST. JAMES

‘The future has several names. For the weak, it is impossible; for the fainthearted, it is unknown; but for the valiant, it is ideal’…French Poet, Victor Hugo Valiant, courageous, inspiring and the list of adjectives […]

Agriculture

Ministry Of Agriculture Supports Launch Of Backyard Gardeners Network

Increasing food security through backyard gardening, promoting sustainable agriculture, and encouraging healthier eating habits, are the aims of the Backyard Gardeners’ Network Initiative. The newly launched initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of […]