KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica is reported to have the highest road fatality rate for the region as concerns continue about the persistently high rates of road traffic deaths on the island’s roads.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, has been sent on administrative leave until April this year, as “an ongoing administrative process” continues at the region’s premier financial institution.

UNITED NATIONS – United Nations agencies are reporting soaring cases of cholera globally, with over 667,000 cases and more than 4,000 deaths last year.

NASSAU, Bahamas – Prime Minister Phillip Davis says he remains optimistic that law enforcement  authorities will be able to “save this country” as he outlined new initiatives to deal with the rising crime, particularly murder, in the Bahamas.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness is calling for conflict management to be included on the curricula of all schools across Jamaica.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$50 million loan to help Barbados boost the climate resilience of its coastal areas and foster climate-resilient economic development.