TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – Eight years after it was swept out of power, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) headed by Andrew A. Fahie won the nation’s general elections on Feb. 25.

ST.GEORGE’S, Grenada – Grenada last month celebrated 45 years of political Independence from Britain with Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell claiming his administration is committed to the nation’s development.

General elections will be held in the British Virgin Islands on Feb. 25.

PORT OF SPAIN Trinidad – Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley is scheduled to visit the United States early this month to undergo medical tests regarding his heart.

The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Keith Gilges, representing the United States Government, handed over an ambulance, lifesaving medical equipment, and two-year supply of parts and service equipment, their worth estimated at $128,000 BZD, to the Belize Coast Guard. The handover is part of a continuous collaboration between Belize and the U.S. to combat the flow of drug trafficking, presumably.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana– Acting Chief Justice Roxanne George-Wiltshire has ruled the motion of no confidence passed in the National Assembly on Dec.21, which brought down the David Granger-led coalition government, is valid.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana celebrated its 49th anniversary as a republic on Feb. 23 with President David Granger urging “national unity.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname– The arrest of a 75-year-old grandmother on drug related charges resulted in people here trolling police and calling for her release.

MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Commission on Feb. 5 unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz to join the United States in recognizing Juan Guaidó as interim president of Venezuela.  

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has urged St. Lucians to reflect on the country’s journey as the nation observed the 40th anniversary of political Independence from Britain last month.