More than half of Jamaicans are facing food insecurity. Meanwhile, 28% are experiencing severe hunger, according to food security expert Dr. Cecil Cornwall. Cornwall shared the figures on Tuesday. He spoke at the launch of the 10th International Food Security and Sovereignty Conference. According to Cornwall, 55% of Jamaicans face uncertainty about having enough food. […]
More Than 3,000 Missing After Colombia Quake More than 3,000 people are missing after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Colombia. Rescue teams are searching damaged areas for survivors as authorities work to assess the full impact. The earthquake struck Monday and centered near San José del Palmar in the western Chocó region. The U.S. Geological […]
More than 40 companies have expressed interest in the expansion of the University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus. Moreover, the project continues to attract strong regional and international attention. Director General of Communications Maurice Merchant shared the update during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. He said the government is moving ahead with plans to expand […]
More than 60 employees in Antigua and Barbuda’s Department of Culture are expected to return to office work within weeks. The move follows government retrofitting work on a building approved for occupancy. Officials shared the update during Thursday’s post-Cabinet briefing. They also discussed an ongoing audit of government buildings across the country. Director General of […]
More than $300,000 worth of cannabis was intercepted at V.C. Bird International Airport last week. The major drug bust followed a joint law enforcement operation. Firstly, officers acted on intelligence and moved quickly. The operation took place on Friday, March 20. It happened at the airport’s Customs Cargo Shed. Moreover, teams from several units worked […]
More than 930 patients have received care in the inaugural ‘A Thousand Smiles’ dental project. Moreover, the initiative runs for six days. The project is a collaboration between the Sandals Foundation, Great Shape Inc., and the Ministry of Health. Furthermore, it is currently staged at the Multi-Purpose Cultural and Exhibition Center. This week marks the […]
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