BELMOPAN, Belize, – Prime Minister Dean Barrow has formally handed over the leadership of the ruling United Democratic Party (UDP) to Patrick Faber as the political parties intensify their campaigns for the November 11 general elections.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad and Tobago government last month announced a series of new measures aimed at curbing the spread of the novel coronavirus, which had pushed the island into the category of “community spread”.

The People’s National Movement (PNM), led by incumbent Prime Minister Keith Rowley, was returned to power following last month’s general elections in Trinidad and Tobago.

The United States has laid charges against two people, including a 53-year-old born Trinidad and Tobago national, who were detained by the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and recently transferred to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago can look forward to a “bright” future, according to newly re-elected Prime Minister Keith Rowley, after his People’s National Movement (PNM) won the majority of seats in last month’s general elections.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The government of the Cayman Islands has announced plans to scale back on a proposal to re-open the territory next month.

Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley last month named the following members of his Cabinet, after his People’s National Movement party was returned to power in the recent general elections:

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Less than two weeks after he was chosen for a second term as prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Keith Rowley went into voluntary quarantine after it became known he was exposed to a person suffering from the coronavirus (COVID-19) on election day, Aug. 10.

SANTIAGO, Chile – The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has “exposed” inequalities and highlight social problems affecting the Caribbean.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Sixty-seven year- old Kamla Persad Bissessar was appointed Opposition Leader in Trinidad and Tobago late last month, promising to lead a “formidable” team that would work in the best interest of the Caribbean nation.

HAMILTON, Bermuda -Bermudians will vote on Oct. 1.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – A senior official in the government of Caribbean community nation Suriname has died after being infected by the coronavirus (COIVD-19).