Hurricane Beryl, a powerful Category 3 storm, is expected to slam into the Caribbean on Monday, endangering several island communities with life-threatening storm surge, violent winds and flash flooding.
The hurricane's core is most at risk of (...)
Young climate advocates are preparing to tell leaders at a UN summit next month that they are out of options: they must deliver now on ambitious climate action that pushes the world faster towards sustainability and empowers younger generations with (...)
Caribbean countries have been equipped to better prepare for hurricanes and other hazards following the conclusion of a three-and-a-half year project to strengthen weather, water and climate services, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) (...)
Antigua and Barbuda will vote on whether to become a republic following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country's prime minister revealed.
Gaston Browne said a referendum could take place within three years — but emphasized that the move was (...)
A $10 million contribution from the United States will assist the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in its work on COVID-19 response and addressing threats to human, animal and environmental health, including future pandemics.
The funding, (...)
Compared to the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was "undoubtedly worse" for the Americas, where infections and deaths tripled, the top UN health official there reported on Wednesday.
Dr. Carissa Etienne, Director of the Pan American Health (...)
Caribbean island nations are under assault from the coronavirus pandemic even as they try to protect their communities from rising seas and raging storms, regional leaders said Saturday at the UN, where they called for bold action to tackle climate (...)
The UN launched a $29.2 million global funding appeal on Monday to aid citizens of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines affected by the major eruptions spewing from La Soufrière volcano, pledging to remain a "steadfast partner".
The funding will provide (...)
Leaders from the Caribbean, in pre-recorded addresses to the UN General Assembly, stressed that their small economies are largely dependent on one or just a few industries, and called for strengthened global cooperation and financing mechanisms to (...)
Opening batsman Chris Gayle has been recalled to the West Indies One-Day International (ODI) squad for the first two games of this month's five-match series against England.
Gayle has not played for West Indies since he scored 73 in an 18-run ODI (...)
Tropical Storm Kirk is expected to drop heavy rains that could bring dangerous flooding to the eastern Caribbean, U.S. forecasters said Thursday.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said the storm's center was just east of Barbados. It had maximum (...)
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Vice President of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Defense, has sent a cable of congratulation to Governor General of Saint Lucia Pearlette Louisy on the (...)
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulation to Governor General of Saint Lucia Pearlette Louisy on the anniversary of her country's independence day.
In his own name and behalf of the (...)
تنخفض فجأة أصوات الباعة وأبواق السيارات، ويترك العاملون أشغالهم ويتجمهرون تحت شرفة في وسط عمّان، لمشاهدة حالة فنية لم يعهدها الأردنيون سابقاً.
يسمع رواد المنطقة نغمات تصدح، بعدما أطلت فرقة «تجلي» الأردنية من أحدى الشرفات بمقطوعة كلاسيكية للموسيقي (...)
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It is time to explore new heights and horizons. 2017 is a new chance to explore forgotten (...)
Empowering the role of women in politics can be critical for peace. A woman's perspective can have a positive impact in negotiations for peaceful resolutions. In times of war, it is important from a humanitarian point of view to allow women the (...)
West Indies was making a solid reply at 107 for one at stumps after centuries by Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha lifted India to a total of 353 on the second day of the third Test at the Darren Sammy National Stadium in St Lucia (...)
An unbeaten century stand for the sixth wicket by Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha put India in a respectable position after the first day of the third Test against West Indies in St Lucia Tuesday.
The visitors were 234 for five at the close (...)
Roston Chase joined elite company as West Indies escaped with an unlikely draw against India after the second test concluded in Jamaica on Wednesday.
Chase scored 137 not out to lead West Indies to safety, with the home team losing only two wickets (...)
The U.S. Geological Survey says a magnitude-6.0 earthquake has hit parts of the eastern Caribbean, where local officials are reporting shaking but no damage.
The quake at 7:26 a.m. (1126 GMT) Saturday was centered under the sea 96 miles (155 (...)
Hala Waleed Juffali has become the first woman to assume the post of honorary consul in Saudi Arabia following her appointment to the position by Saint Lucia.
The office of the honorary consul was opened in Jeddah as part of Saint Lucia's efforts to (...)
Thirty-eight Cuban migrants caught trying to sail to the U.S. have been stranded aboard a U.S. Coast Guard vessel, waiting for permission from the Cuban government to return home, according to AP.
The would-be immigrants had tourist visas to the (...)
AlHijjah 28, 1435, October 22, 2014, SPA -- The Dominican Republic has joined a group of Caribbean countries in restricting travelers from West African countries suffering from Ebola outbreaks.
Health Minister Altagracia Guzman said in Santo Domingo (...)
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia — Misbahul Haq's unbeaten half-century steered Pakistan to a six-wicket victory over West Indies in their rain-affected fourth One-Day International at the Beausejour Stadium in St Lucia Sunday.
An unbeaten hundred from (...)
GROS ISLET, Saint Lucia — West Indies No. 11 Jason Holder smashed 14 runs off the final over to earn his side a dramatic tie with Pakistan in the third One-Day International at Beausejour Stadium here Friday.
Bungling Pakistan wicketkeeper Umar (...)
