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Thea Lafond Secures Gold for Dominica at World…

LOOP news Thea LaFond created history today by becoming the first Dominican to win a medal at a global athletics competition. LaFond won gold in the triple jump at the World Indoor Athletics…

Gun Amnesty Begins in St Vincent and The…

Source: Loop Caribbean Residents and citizens of St Vincent and the Grenadines, who possess illegal firearms, now have a chance to turn over their weapons without any questions being asked. The…

Cricket : Squads Named for CG United Women’s…

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua - Cricket West Indies (CWI) today confirmed the squads of the six regional teams participating in the 2024 CG United Women’s Super50 Cup and T20 Blaze. The CG United Super50 Cup…

Republic Bank Presents Cheque to PMAD Partner,…

- On Monday, February 19, 2024, Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) held a cheque presentation for one of its remaining 2023 PMAD partners, the West Dominica Federation. The Power to Make a Difference…

Windwards Defeat Leewards in Female Cricket…

The Windward Islands female cricket team, led by Windies all-rounder Afy Fletcher, won a practice match against their Leeward Islands counterparts on Tuesday, February 27th at the ET Willet Park. The…

OECS Director General Receives an Award at The…

OECS Media Release On February 24, 2024, the Director General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Dr. Didacus Jules received a Star Prize award in Columbus, Ohio. The award was…

OECS Environment Ministers call for Expeditious…

OECS Media Release Considering the pressing challenges posed by climate change, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has steadfastly advocated for the interests of its Member States in…

President Ali’s Vision, Leadership to CARICOM…

As CARICOM advances efforts to achieve its goals in many areas including food security, Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Dr Natalio Wheatley has commended the vision and leadership of…

Guyana, BVI Advance Discussions on Visa-Free…

Premier of the British Virgin Islands (BVI), Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed that talks have advanced to potentially sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Guyana and BVI for visa-free…

Region Urged to Brace for Much Warmer Than Usual…

Source: Loop Caribbean 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…

Volcanoes Remain Unbeaten as Harpy Eagles Earn…

The Windward Islands Volcanoes remained unbeaten after three rounds of the West Indies Championship when they defeated the Combined Campuses and Colleges by 8 wickets at Chedwin Park in Jamaica.…

Caribbean Moving to End Hunger, Malnutrition By…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) efforts to slash the US$5 billion food import bill by 25 per cent by 2025 will now be extended to include ending hunger and malnutrition in the region by 2030, as 57…

President Ali Urges CARICOM To Ensure Region’s…

Source:DPI Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have been urged to prioritise ensuring the region’s cultural heritage is portrayed to the world as a tool of unity thereby promoting positive…