(BBC) – Cape Verde authorities have arrested a businessman accused by the US of corrupt dealings with the government of Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro. Alex Nain Saab, who is Colombian, was indicted by the US justice department for money laundering last July. The 48-year-old was detained on Friday on an Interpol “red notice” stemming from…

Before letting the girl go, he leans in for a second kiss — and this time he appeared to go straight for the lips. But the girl, seeming shocked turns her head away.

“The youths play a vital role in the constructive process of building social cohesion, economic prosperity and political stability in a nation in an inclusive and democratic way. The involvement of youths in the nation building process is a must as they play one of the most important roles.” Shreyasa Dhaka. The New Democratic Party (NDP) recognizes the importance of the youth to national development and will…

Protests erupted in the United States of America after a video went viral where it was seen that a white police officer pressed his knees to the neck of an unarmed black man, George Floyd, lying on the ground, forcing his face on the pavement until he was unresponsive. During the ordeal he cried, “I…

Climate change is real. In St. Vincent and the Grenadines, we have seen and felt its effects over the years. The impacts of climate change have contributed to many outcomes which if not urgently and effectively dealt with could endanger our future sustainability. Some persons have spent their lives savings trying to combat this phenomenon…

(REUTERS) – CARACAS/WASHINGTON – Four years ago, a bit player in the Venezuelan leadership was arrested in Colombia and extradited to the United States to face drug charges. He proved to be an important catch. The man, Yazenky Lamas, worked as a bodyguard for the person widely considered the power behind President Nicolás Maduro’s throne:…

(TELESUR) – The shipment of gasoline by the Islamic Republic of Iran to Venezuela corresponds to the diplomatic strengthening and trade agreements between the two countries. The Iranian ‘Fortune’ vessel, loaded with fuel for Venezuela, arrived in Venezuela on Sunday to the port of the El Palito refinery, located in the municipality of Puerto Cabello,…

The unity Labour Party (ULP) regime has failed to recognize the importance of the fisheries sector to the economic development of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.  During COVID- 19 pandemic and the discussion of food security, the ULP regime has not developed any meaningful policy to enhance the fisheries sector. The New Democratic Party (NDP)…

(TELESUR) – Political lecturers in Lesotho affirmed that the authorities have focused on the political crisis rather than the health crisis due to the COVID-19 breakout. Lesotho’s Prime Minister Thomas Thabane resigned from his office on May 19, after several murder accusations against him and his wife. “I appear before you today to announce that…

Basseterre- St Kitts/Nevis:  A confident Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris has announced that the people of St  Kitts and Nevis will head to the polls on Friday, June 5 to choose a Government to lead the Federation for the next five years. In a televised address to the nation today Prime Minister Harris further revealed that…