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Caribbean Flood Relief Campaign Continues
The West Indian Association of Bermuda notes with sadness and concern the devastation that has occurred as a result of heavy rains and severe flooding over the Christmas season in the Caribbean, with the people of the hardest hit areas of St. Vincent and St. Lucia most negatively affected. The governments of those islands have declared a level two disaster;... Read more of this article
Premier Serves As Panelist At BVI Conference
Premier Craig Cannonier was a featured panelist at BVI Business Outlook 2014 conference in Tortola, British Virgin Islands this week and spoke on the topic of Smart Government- Critical to the Global competitiveness of Small Territories. The annual event brought together heads of government of the British Overseas Territories, CEO’s, MD’s and other... Read more of this article
Wave Knight Makes $1.6M Caribbean Drug Bust
After chasing a suspect vessel in Caribbean waters, the British Royal Naval support ship RFA Wave Knight seized marijuana which they said had a street value of about £1 million [$1.64 million]. The Wave Knight visited Bermuda last year for a 5 day visit, with the island her first port of call after leaving the UK to start patrolling the Caribbean... Read more of this article
Premier Cannonier Attends Meeting In Tortola
At the invitation of the Premier of the British Virgin Islands Orlando Smith, Premier Craig Cannonier today [Jan 14] met with Premier Smith and the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian Picardo in Tortola to discuss the benefits of greater cooperation of the British Overseas Territories for the mutual benefit of all. Building on the first meeting of the... Read more of this article
WIA Hosting Benefits For Caribbean Flood Relief
The West Indian Association of Bermuda [WIA] is getting set to host two upcoming benefit parties, both intended to raise money for ongoing flood relief efforts in the Caribbean. Flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains killed at least 18 people in the Caribbean last month, according to a report, leaving many more displaced. In a heavily hit area... Read more of this article
Misick Released On Bail In Turks And Caicos
Former Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands [TCI] Michael Misick was released on conditional bail by the TCI Supreme Court today [Jan 13], with the Governor’s office stating that the Court ordered that the bail terms remain private. Despite that order it appears some details have surfaced, with the TCI Sun reporting that Mr Misick’s bail... Read more of this article
Michael Misick Extradited From Brazil & Charged
[Updated] Former Turks & Caicos Premier Michael Misick arrived at the TCI Airport this morning [Jan 7], after being extradited from Brazil. Misick was arrested in late 2012 in Brazil after leaving the TCI in March 2012. In 2009 the TCI Governor, on the instructions of the UK Foreign Office, imposed direct rule on the TCI and the island’s administration... Read more of this article
CITA: Cayman Should Not Follow On Gambling
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association [CITA] has noted Bermuda’s recent moves on gambling, however said that the Cayman should not rush into following Bermuda. Last month Premier Craig Cannonier announced that instead of holding a referendum on gambling, the matter will be decided by a vote in Parliament. The decision resulted in a wide range... Read more of this article
PLP Extend Support To Caribbean Flood Victims
The PLP said they wish to extend support for the victims of the flood crisis in St. Lucia and St. Vincent, saying that “our Caribbean neighbors and kin are in need of our prayers and assistance.” Flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains have killed at least eight people in the Caribbean, leaving many more displaced. In a heavily hit... Read more of this article
At Least 17 Dead In Turks & Caicos Boat Incident
[Updated] Christmas Day started off with a tragedy in the Turks & Caicos Islands, with at least 18 people dying when a boat capsized at around 5am. The boat was believed to be carrying what the TCI Government called “suspected illegal immigrants.” The AP has reported that they were Haitian migrants. A statement from the TCI Government... Read more of this article
Turks & Caicos Islands Inquiry Report Released
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office recently released the Sir Robin Auld Commission of Inquiry Report 2008-2009 into corruption in the Turks & Caicos. The issues with the TCI Government have been ongoing for some time, and have lead to the arrest of former premier of the Turks & Caicos Michael Misick, who was arrested last year in Brazil... Read more of this article
Bermudians Arrested In “Major Bust” In Jamaica
[Updated] Jamaica’s RJR News is reporting that two Bermudians were arrested in a “major ganja bust” on Sunday and are expected to face charges. According to the report, Jamaican police said they stopped a motor vehicle with the two men aboard and allegedly found J$200,000 [US$1,891] and US$7,000. RJR News goes to to report that a further... Read more of this article
