August 20, 2021 Mission of Hope, one of the largest non-profit organizations in Haiti, responds to the deadly 7.2 magnitude earthquake that shook the southern region of Haiti. In partnership…
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Belize, Bahamas El Salvador make IDB “Superheroes” finals.
August 20, 2021 The IDB Group announced the eight finalists for the fourth edition of its Superheroes of Development Initiative, which recognizes creative and innovative solutions in the execution of…
Suriname President says CARICOM must do all it can to assist Haiti
August 20, 2021 His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of Suriname has stated that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) must do all it can to assist Haiti to overcome the challenges it…
Haiti needs a hero now- is one on the way?
By: Staff Writer August 17, 2021 A concerned Haitian engineer on the ground in the aftermath of the 2021 earthquake says he wants to reduce illiteracy and create a Youth…
Haitians search for loved ones in the wake of 7.2 earthquake- 1,400 deaths thus far!
By: Staff Writer August 17, 2021 The Haitian government declared a state of emergency after a 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck the country Saturday, leaving at least 1,1400 people dead and more…
DR Music legend Ventura leaves a rich legacy of meringue music- Goodbye to “El Caballo Mayor!”
August 17, 2021 Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano aka “Johnny Ventura” passed away last month leaving behind a rich legacy of music in the Dominican Republic. Johnny Ventura, born March…
Main Cuban oxygen plant fails amid COVID-19 surge
August 17, 2021 Cuba’s public health minister said on Sunday efforts were underway to restart the country’s main oxygen factory which had broken down even as the death toll from…
Statement from the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon on the August 2021 Earthquake in Haiti
August 17, 2021 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Haiti following the earthquake which occurred on Saturday August 14, 2021. We express…
CDB President Meets with Prime Minister Holness, Reaffirms Commitment to Jamaica
August 17, 2021 President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to Jamaica and his intention to collaborate more closely with stakeholders to…
Karayib Klima: 13 Inter-regional Projects to increase Climate Resilience in the Caribbean
August 13, 2021 Karayib Klima has awarded thirteen grants to inter-island coalitions of civil society organisations for the implementation of climate resilience projects in the Creole-speaking Caribbean (including Dominica, Grenada,…
The Kingston Creative- Adding more colour to an already dynamic city.
By: Staff Writer August 10, 2021 The Kingston Creative is adding more colour to an already colourful and dynamic downtown Kngston, Jamaica and all are on board. Andrea Dempster Chung,…