June 3, 2025 The Guyana delegation to the United Nations is building a strong alliance with Africa through the country’s two-year term on the Security Council. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s permanent…
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Massive Sahara dust cloud is cloaking the Caribbean on its way to the U.S.
June 3, 2025 A massive plume of Saharan dust is covering the Caribbean as it makes its way toward to the United States, where it is expected to impact the…
A mystery wave of seaweed is causing a stink in the Caribbean
By: The Independent June 3, 2025 A record amount of sargassum seaweed amassed across the Caribbean and surrounding areas in May, with more expected this month, according to a recent…
“James Finies Urges Global Action at UN GA 79: Cultural Rights Critical for Bonaire’s Survival”
May 30, 2025 In a striking address at the United Nations High-Level Interactive Dialogue on Culture and Sustainable Development, James Finies delivered a powerful plea for inclusion, justice, and decolonization…
Michelle’s Foundation giving back to Guyana
May 30, 2025 Guyana-born American philanthropist Dr Michelle Gill is giving back to children in her hometown of Georgetown, Guyana this summer through her charity organization Michelle’s Foundation. The New…
PRELIMINARY STATEMENT CARICOM Election Observation Mission to the 2025 General Elections in the Republic of Suriname | 28 May 2025
May 30, 2025 Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have committed to supporting Member States, on their request, by providing an independent, impartial and honest assessment of the…
Food, Wine, And Fete Celebrates The Vivid Spirit And Flavors Of Caribbean Culture and Cuisine In Miami
May 27, 2025 Recently concluding its third installment, Food, Wine, and Fete (FWF) started from a wave of inspiration founder Vanessa James caught during the mecca of Carnivals in Trinidad and Tobago.…
New chapter in China-LAC cooperation: Though oceans apart, kindred spirits remain connected
May 27, 2025 A news report from China.org.cn on the cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries: It may never have occurred to Paolo Martínez, a young Colombian engineer, that the…
As Guyana celebrates its Fifty-ninth Independence Anniversary, CARICOM SG recognises the “significant development progress”
May 27, 2025 As the Co-operative Republic of Guyana celebrates fifty-nine years as an independent nation today, 26 May, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, has acknowledged the country’s…
US travel advisories for Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago
By: Staff Writer May 23, 2025 The US State Department issued Level 3 advisories for Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday, warning US travelers to “reconsider” travel to the…
A Mother’s Cry, a Nation’s Call – Joseline Thielman of Muhernan Fuerte PPU Testifies at United Nations on Cultural Erasure and Discrimination in Bonaire Schools
May 23, 2025 Recently in a historical powerful and emotional address to the United Nations, Joseline Thielman, a founding member of Muhernan Fuerte (Strong Women Chapter of Pueblo Progresivo Uni)…
CARICOM Environmental and Natural Resources Policy Framework significant, instructional – St. Kitts and Nevis’ Minister of Sustainable Development
May 23, 2025 Senator the Hon. Dr. Joyelle Clarke, Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment, Climate Action and Constituency Empowerment of St. Kitts and Nevis, lauded the CARICOM Environmental and Natural Resources Policy…