Dominican Republic Takes Tentative Measures against Haiti Gangs

September 27, 2022 Officials in the Dominican Republic have made a series of moves this year to try and prevent a spillover of Haitian organized crime, yet they do not…

Colombia’s President Petro Challenges US Anti-Drug Policy in UN Speech

September 27, 2022 The new president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, lambasted the US’ decades-long war on drugs in Latin America in a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, confirming…

CARICOM Launches online Market Place – CIMSUPro

September 27, 2022 CARICOM is launching a major regional platform to facilitate intra-regional trade in goods and agricultural products. This CARICOM Marketplace dubbed CIMSUPRO (CARICOM Market Place and Suspension Procedure)…

Regional environmental negotiators in preparations for COP15 

September 27, 2022 Environmental officials from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic participated recently in a training workshop in Saint Lucia as the Region continues preparations…

OAS Working Group on the Protocol of San Salvador Launches Practical Guide on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights

September 27, 2022 The Working Group of the Protocol of San Salvador (WGPSS) of the Organization of American States (OAS) presents the “Practical Guide for the operationalization of the indicators…

GLOBAL TOURISM RESILIENCE FUND NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER

September 27, 2022 As destinations worldwide continue their recovery efforts from the impact of COVID-19, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, says a Global Tourism Resilience fund is needed now,…

First Live Caribbean Rhythm Showcase Sizzles with Regional Talent

September 27, 2022 The grand ballroom of the Jamaca Pegasus Hotel in Kingston came alive on Sunday night as musical acts from across the region displayed their talent at the…

DUKHARAN:  ONE WISH FOR T&T FISCAL BUDGET FY2022/2023 – PLEASE, MAKE IT MAKE SENSE

September 27, 2022 A top regional economist lays out the Trinidad and Tobago fiscal budget 2022/2023, begging policy makers to make sense out of their decisions. Marla Dukharan, in her…

CDB Approves USD4.4 Million Loan to Improve COVID Health Care Response in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

September 27, 2022 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a loan of approximately USD4.4 million (mn) for the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (GOSVG) to improve the…

EDITORIAL: Is the CCRIF worth it? Yes, of course!

September 23, 2022 Now that Hurricane Fiona is moving slowly out of the Caribbean after having touched the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and the Turks and Caicos Islands, the conversation…

AUDIO: Devotions led by Deacon Cameron Saunders

September 23, 2022 Devotions led by Deacon Cameron Saunders, Assistant Curate of Holy Cross Anglican Church, New Providence, The Bahamas.

How to make chicken noodle soup (Jamaica style)

By: Chef Carlton Hull September 23, 2022 INGREDIENTS: 2 Chicken Leg Quarters 3 Corn Cut into small pieces 3 Medium Potatoes cut into medium pieces 1 Chayote or Cho-cho cut…