In a recent travel advisory, the United States Department of State escalated its warning for Jamaica to a Level 3 travel advisory, urging travellers to reconsider plans to visit Jamaica, citing elevated risks related to crime and medical services in the Caribbean island. A Level 3 advisory, in the State Department’s ranking system, communicates an … Continued
In a ceremony on Tuesday Januaray 23rd 2024, Antigua and Barbuds Prime Minister Gaston Browne officially opened Antigua and Barbuda’s new embassy in Beijing, China. The move marked a major milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. President Xi Jinping welcomed Browne, praising him as a “good friend” and thanking Antigua and Barbuda’s … Continued
In a solid performance at the Chiles Center on Wednesday night, D’Moi Hodge and the Rip City Remix (7-3) continued their winning ways, securing a 110-102 victory against winless NBA G League Ignite (0-14). Hodge ended with an efficient 14 points, converting 66 percent from behind the arc, with seven rebounds and two assists. Teammates … Continued
In a groundbreaking move, the Vatican has issued new guidance allowing Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples. The ruling, approved by Pope Francis, marks a dramatic shift in the Church’s approach to LGBTQ Catholics. The new rules state that priests can bless same-sex couples as long as the blessings are not part of official … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is in attendance at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates which commenced today Thursday, November 30. The objective of this 28th annual United Nations (UN) climate change conference which runs until Wednesday, December 6 is to determine the responsibilities of governments, and other … Continued
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced that September 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded, setting 2023 on track to be the warmest year in history. The data, provided by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), revealed an average surface temperature of 16.38°C, a significant 0.5°C increase from the previous record set … Continued
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released its latest World Economic Outlook, “Navigating Global Divergences,” amidst the escalating Israel-Gaza conflict. This report adds a layer of uncertainty to the global economic situation, with potential implications for food and fuel prices. Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, the IMF’s Chief Economist, highlighted the challenging growth prospects for emerging markets and … Continued
BVIslander D’Moi Hodge was present and in good spirits for his Los Angeles Lakers Media Day on Monday, the first official team activity ahead of the 2023-2024 NBA season. This season will be D’Moi’s first in the league after he signed a two-way contract with the Lakers in June after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA … Continued
Great Britain are silver medallists of the 2023 Baseball European Championship after falling 11-2 to Spain in the final on Sunday. Entering the final undefeated, Great Britain thanks to the reinforcement of BVIslanders Kennard Dawson, Rayondre Mercer, Nateshon Thomas, Shamoy Christopher and Demoi Hodge, came out victorious against Sweden, Hungary, and, for the first time, … Continued
After an impressive display at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, 17-year-old Adaejah Hodge has vowed to return much stronger and harder. Adaejah left it all on the track in the semi-finals of the Women’s 200-metre event where she finished 7th in heat 2 with a time of 22.96 seconds on Thursday. She was ranked … Continued
