June 7, 2022 The Dominican Republic’s minister of the environment and natural resources — the son of a former president — was shot to death in his office by a…
Category: CARIBBEAN NEWS AND POLITICS
Global energy transition for the Caribbean’s survival!
By: Staff Writer June 7, 2022 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) director of projects says that the private sector needs to get more involved in the energy transition for the…
Jude ELIE & Sportspower International in Haiti
June 7, 2022 Twelve months have passed since the four southern provinces of Haiti have been cut-off from the rest of the nation, by gang violence. Compounding this abominable state…
The Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network launches investigative series on Citizen By Investment Programmes in the Caribbean
June 7, 2022 The non-profit news entity, Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (CIJN), has launched an investigative series on citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes in the Caribbean. The stories examine the benefits…
REGGAE LEGEND SLY DUNBAR OF SLY & ROBBIE CREATES FIRST-EVER OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED REGGAE REMIX OF THE KENNY ROGERS CLASSIC “THE GAMBLER”
June 7, 2022 From North America to Asia, Europe to Africa, and nearly every corner of the planet, global superstar Kenny Rogers touched millions of people all over the world with his music for more than six decades.…
Who made up these rules? A Jamaican on ice- from Antarctica and around the world!
By: Staff Writer June 3, 2022 A Jamaican on ice is not just for the infamous Jamaican bobsled team, but for a female author and explorer who dared to see…
White House Proclaims June, National Caribbean-American Heritage Month
June 3, 2022 The White House again proclaimed June National Caribbean-American Heritage Month for the 16th year, as the US celebrates its first Caribbean born White House spokesperson and first…
Fighting transnational crime during COVID-19 is a challenge!
By: Staff Writer May 31, 2022 Transnational crime is becoming a significant challenge in the Caribbean as cross border criminals are wreaking havoc, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Colin John,…
World Bank approves $131M to improve Haiti’s infrastructure and disaster resilience
May 31, 2022 The Board of Directors of the World Bank approved on Thursday a grant of US$120 million for the Resilient Connectivity and Urban Transport Accessibility Project in Haiti. The…
BPL expands options for patients in the Dominican Republic with marketing authorization for Coagadex®
May 31, 2022 Bio Products Laboratory (BPL), a leading manufacturer of plasma-derived protein therapies, based in Elstree, UK, announced today the issuance of a marketing authorization for Coagadex® in the Dominican Republic.…
Cuba lifts mask mandate as vaccination rate soars and deaths plummet
May 31, 2022 Cuba on Tuesday lifted a mask mandate in place for two years following a successful vaccination drive that health officials say has contributed to a sharp drop…