November 3, 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Antigua and Barbuda on its Forty-Second Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on 1 November 2023. Secretary-General Dr. Carla N. Barnett sent…
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Venezuela blames Guyana for trying to stop vote on Essequibo
By: Staff Writer October 31, 2023 President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, said that Guyana’s government filed an appeal before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Monday, requesting that it…
Happy 44th Independence Anniversary St. Vincent and the Grenadines – CARICOM
October 31, 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated St. Vincent and the Grenadines on its 44th Anniversary of Independence, which it celebrates Friday, 27 October 2023. Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett…
Europe calls for ban on CBI in Caribbean!
By: Staff Writer October 27, 2023 The European Union has called for a “suspension mechanism” for all countries in the Caribbean that offer Citizenship by Investment programmes. The so-called “suspension…
Perry Institute Welcomes Distinguished Caribbean Conservationist and Accomplished Bahamian Scientist-Executive
October 27, 2023 On a mission to preserve and explore threatened marine ecosystems, The Perry Institute for Marine Science, an international trailblazer in marine research and conservation, fortified its board…
STATEMENT BY THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON THE GUYANA-VENEZUELA BORDER CONTROVERSY
October 27, 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes the decision of the Venezuelan National Assembly to conduct a popular referendum on defending Venezuela’s claim of the Essequibo. CARICOM further notes…
ANNOUNCEMENT OF APPOINTMENT OF MS. ELIZABETH SOLOMON ASSISTANT SECRETARY-GENERAL FOREIGN AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS CARICOM SECRETARIAT
October 27, 2023 The CARICOM Secretary-General is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Solomon, a national of Trinidad and Tobago, as Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations, with…
Flippa Moggela Endorses A’Legends Canned Food Drive In Philadelphia For Thanksgiving
October 24, 2023 Thanksgiving is not only a day to give thanks but also to give back. Jenelle Alexia of A’Legends brand, through her ALGS Helping Hands Foundation, has teamed…
Fashion designer Kristin Frazer of Trèfle designs celebrates final 15th Anniversary event with “THE RUNWAY”
October 24, 2023 BVI Fashion Designer, Kristin Frazer has represented her company Trèfle since 2008 in various areas of apparel – from swimwear to resortwear, accessories to home furnishings and…
Rowley: Getting Haiti out of its predicament an “international priority!”
By: Staff Writer October 20, 2023 The Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Keith Rowley, said at the concluding press conference of the Canada/CARICOM Summit that the most recent…
Governments need to collaborate on cybersecurity to fill the big gap!
By: Staff Writer October 20, 2023 A regional Cyber Security expert said that there is a “big gap” between the government, private sector and academia on how to deal with…
Tackling disasters means safer and fairer future for Caribbean: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
October 17, 2023 The incredible eco-restoration of one tiny Caribbean island – transformed from desolate rock to verdant wildlife haven in just a few years – has captured the imagination…