August 2, 2022 Following an invitation from the government of Saint Kitts and Nevis, received on July 26, 2022, the Organization of American States (OAS) will deploy an Electoral Observation…
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CARPHA: MONKEYPOX SHOULD NOT AFFECT CARIBBEAN IN ANY DISASTROUS MANNER.
By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com July 29, 2022 “The Caribbean needs to guard against communicable diseases like Monkeypox being established in the Caribbean”, the statement put out by the Caribbean Public…
FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY TOPS AGENDA AS GUYANA’S PRESIDENT DR.ALI MEETS WITH US SECRETARY OF STATE, ANTHONY BLINKEN
By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com July 29, 2022 Upon special invitation from the United States several officials from Guyana including its President, Dr Irfaan Ali met with US Secretary of State…
Extreme events and persistent droughts made COVID-19 worse says WMO!
By: Staff Writer July 29, 2022 The World Meteorological Organisation says in their “State of the Climate in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), 2021” report that while climate change is…
Hundreds dead, hurt or missing in fierce wave of Haiti gang violence, UN says
July 29, 2022 At least 471 people were killed, injured or missing as a result of fierce clashes this month between rival gangs in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, the United Nations…
What’s a shark ordinarily associated with the Arctic doing around a Caribbean coral reef?
July 29, 2022 A half-blind shark that is typically thought to live in freezing Arctic waters, scavenge on polar bear carcasses and survive for hundreds of years, recently turned up…
Guatemala Moves Closer to Eliminating Malaria by 2025 with IDB’s Support
July 29, 2022 With a $4 million grant, the IDB will contribute with actions that focus on areas with the highest risk of transmission, which are home to nearly 5…
17 Haitians on route to Miami dead in Bahamian waters many more have drowned in months prior!
By: Staff Writer July 26, 2022 Haitian Presidential candidate Jude Elie says dozens more boats leave Haiti on their way to other countries and that the 17 dead in Sunday’s…
Jennifer Lester to Retire as IMF Director of Corporate Services and Facilities
July 26, 2022 Jennifer Lester, Director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) Corporate Services and Facilities Department, will retire on October 31 after a 25-year Fund career, Managing Director Kristalina…
Two police officers kidnapped in Panama gas riot!
By: Staff Writer July 22, 2022 Protesters have taken to the streets in Panama for the third straight week and are calling for President Laurentino Cortizo to resign over high…
Launch of rehabilitation works on the Saut Baril drinking water supply system in Anse-à-Veau
July 19, 2022 The town hall of Anse-à-Veau, OREPA Sud and DINEPA launched this Wednesday, July 13, 2022 the project to rehabilitate the drinking water supply system (SAEP) of Saut…