Eight times a charm for Caribbean finalist for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize

By: Staff Writer May 23, 2023 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize Caribbean finalist finally got in on his eighth attempt at entering the contest and is “grateful” to have finally…

WMO: EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS FOR ALL REQUIRES COLLECTIVE EFFORT

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan May 23, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com Changes in current climate patterns are calling for more established early warning systems. This was the focus of the 19th World Meteorological Organisation’s…

Trèfle designs celebrates 15th Anniversary with a Cultural Exhibition

May 23, 2023 BVI Fashion Designer, Kristin Frazer is set to begin her 15th anniversary celebrations with several events spread throughout the year – the first being at The Old…

Europe’s Weakest Border? Smuggling Between Suriname and French Guiana 

By: Insight Crime May 23, 2023 Stuart Codrington favors the direct approach. Within five minutes of our interview starting, the Surinamese border control officer grabs his gun, shoves it in…

CARICOM Secretary-General extends Sincere Condolences to the Government and People of Guyana after Fire Tragedy at Mahdia Secondary School in Region 8

May 23, 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received with great sorrow the shocking news of the fire at the Mahdia Secondary School in the Guyanese town of Mahdia, where…

UK -CARIFORUM MEETING IN JAMAICA, CALLS FOR ADVOCACY ON GLOBAL LEVEL

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan May 19, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com The United Kingdom’s foreign secretary in region after years of absence in efforts to drum up post-BREXIT trade allies. Gathering on the heels…

PRIVY COUNCIL RULES AGAINST TT GOVT

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan May 19, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com Members of Trinidad and Tobago’s Parliament Opposition are celebrating a privy council win against the government, following its challenge in a case brought…

Russian Superyacht Alfa Nero approved for sale by US in Antigua

My 19, 2023 Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States of America, Sir Ronald Sanders, announced today that the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has been successful in its…

The World Bank approves USD 80 million to improve access to resilient, sustainable and decentralized water and sanitation in rural areas of Haiti

May 19, 2023 The Board of Directors of the World Bank on Wednesday approved the $80 million Rural, Resilient, Sustainable and Decentralized Drinking Water and Sanitation Project in Haiti. This…

Bonaire Human Rights granted Special Consultative Status of United Nations Economic and Social Council

May 19, 2023 The Bonaire Human Rights Organization delegation marked the 420th day on the road as they continue to lobby in Latin America and Caribbean. Last Sunday, they traveled…

HOLNESS CALLS FOR UN TO PLAY GREATER ROLE IN SIDS FINANCING, AND HAITI CRISIS

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan May 16, 2023 Kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com Emerging from the pandemic, along with heightened calls for decreasing the gap when it comes climate financing as well as the current security…

James Finies creates history for Bonaire – The CARICOM Reparations Commission has granted the Bonaire Human Rights Organization (BHRO)The special Status of Associated Member.

May 16, 2023 “With great appreciation Mrs. Davika Bissessar Shaw and Mr. James Finies – on behalf of Bonaire Human Rights Organization, has accepted this honor by the extraordinary invitation…