Venezuela: Release money in frozen State Assets
Posted: Thursday, July 9, 2026

Venezuela Renewed Urgent Calls For Release Of Money In Frozen State Assets
The severe earthquakes on June 24, 2026, devastated Caracas and La Guaira, leaving at least 3,600 dead and causing an estimated $6.7 billion in damages.

The United Nations launched an urgent appeal for $296 million to aid recovery.

Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Yvan Gil Pinto, formally called upon countries holding blocked funds to release the money for national reconstruction.

Caricom mobilising aid for Venezuela
Caricom Heads of Government are working collectively to provide humanitarian aid to Venezuela and Cuba.

CBTT: NGC told us Titan gas would be reallocated

Cuba Energy Gird Restored After Third Nationwide Blackout this Year
Cuba fully restored its energy grid early Wednesday after the third nationwide blackout this year.

However, authorities warned more outages could follow due to fuel shortages.

PM: No immediate move to adopt CCJ as T&T's final court of appeal

Mottley: T&T exploring use of one of its ferries for intra-regional service
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has announced that Trinidad and Tobago will play a key role in advancing a long-awaited intra-regional ferry service, revealing that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has agreed to explore the use of one of this country's ferries as a proof of concept while longer-term private sector arrangements are finalised.

Mia to Massy: Reduce profit on essential grocery items
Caribbean businesses are being urged to accept lower profits on essential goods as part of a regional pact aimed at shielding families from the rising cost of living.

Nestle's review raises concern in dairy sector
Nestle's ongoing review of its dairy and juice operations in Trinidad and Tobago has raised concern, as stakeholders warn that any changes to its current role could have far-reaching implications for the local agricultural sector.

High Winds Alert In Effect Should End By Thursday 2pm
Forecasters say there is a 70% chance of wind gusts exceeding 55 km/h, especially during showers.

Judge rules Duprey's lawyer entitled to receive fees
A Bahamas-based subsidiary of CL Financial, seeking to recover over US$122 million in damages from the estate of former CL Financial (CLF) executive chairman Lawrence Duprey over a failed land development in Florida, has lost its bid for exclusive access to legal costs that the estate was awarded for a discontinued lawsuit against Duprey and other former CLF executives over their alleged roles in the conglomerate's collapse.

Dominic Hadeed could die in prison, court told
According to the court filing, Hadeed suffers from Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a progressive neurological disorder that requires uninterrupted daily physiotherapy to prevent further muscle deterioration and loss of mobility.

He is also being treated for Chronic Lymphocytic Lymphoma/Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma, a blood cancer that has left him immunocompromised and particularly vulnerable to infection.

The filing said he also suffers from chronic thrombocytopenia, which significantly increases the risk of severe bleeding following even minor trauma.

No speedy trial for Hadeeds
High Court judge dismisses couple's application for expedited hearing based on health concerns

Jamaican charged with businessman's murder
A 25-year-old Jamaican national has been charged with the murder of Arima businessman Sterling Francois, whose bloodied body was found inside his home last month.

Barrackpore granny choked to death in home invasion
Just days before her 76th birthday, Barrackpore pensioner Tara Bridgemohan was choked to death after intruders broke into her home, tied her up and ransacked the house before escaping with cash and jewelry.

4 alleged gang leaders, 3 linked to home invasions among 19 named in PDO's

Ramlogan to lead lawsuit against THA following jet ski tragedy


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