Astronomers have discovered two giant planets that are lighter than cotton candy despite being nearly the size of Jupiter. The unusual worlds are the largest super-puff planets ever identified and are now considered the lightest known planets of their size. The planets orbit a star located about 1,110 light-years from Earth in the southern constellation […]
A new UK report has claimed that more than 180 criminal gangs are operating across Trinidad and Tobago, with many concentrated in urban communities around Port of Spain and along the east-west corridor. The report, issued by the UK Home Office in June, states that gangs are responsible for around one-third of homicides in the […]
A new study has revealed that a rare seismic phenomenon caused nearly all of Japan to shift eastward following the powerful 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the country on March 11, 2011. About 15 minutes after the earthquake began, GPS stations recorded a small but permanent movement of approximately 5 to 6 millimeters across mainland […]
Over 69,000 pensioners across Guyana now benefit from government electricity and water subsidy programmes. The government introduced these initiatives to help senior citizens manage utility expenses. As a result, thousands of households receive direct support with their monthly bills. Official figures show that 33,274 pensioners have benefited from the $30,000 electricity subsidy through Guyana Power […]
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has agreed to establish a high-level advisory team to help guide negotiations with the United States regarding the possible acceptance of a limited number of non-criminal third-country nationals and refugees deported from the US. The decision was announced during the 78th OECS Summit, which concluded on Monday. St […]
Romania stopped a major cyber-attack on its healthcare system by disconnecting more than 100 hospitals from the internet. The emergency action prevented hackers from spreading ransomware and disrupting more medical facilities. The attack started in February 2024 after cybercriminals breached software used by hospitals across Romania. The BackMyData ransomware infected systems connected to the widely […]
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as Labour leader and Prime Minister, following months of political pressure and growing dissatisfaction within his party. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer said he would remain in office until Labour completes the process of selecting a new leader. He described […]
A Barbados woman has filed a lawsuit against the Government, claiming she suffered serious health complications after receiving two doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in 2021. According to court documents, the woman received her first dose in April 2021 and a second dose in June. She alleges that within months of her vaccination, she […]
A woman was killed, and nearly 1,700 tourists were evacuated after a major fire broke out at a beach resort in the Dominican Republic. Authorities identified the victim as 46-year-old Italian national Francesca Valentino. She died in the fire at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach Hotel in the popular resort area of Bayahibe. Emergency officials […]
The IDB says exports from Latin America and the Caribbean grew strongly in the first quarter of 2026. The value of goods exported from the region increased by 15.7% compared with the same period last year. This follows export growth of 7.8% in 2025. According to the Inter-American Development Bank’s latest Trade Trends Estimates report, […]
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