By: Staff Writer January 16, 2024 Guatemala’s new President Bernardo Arévalo official took office after congressional chaos force hours long delays that saw him sworn in at approximately 1:30am on…
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Population Decline forecast: Fertility rate in Lac dropped to third lowest in the world
By: Staff Writer January 16, 2024 The Latin America and Caribbean region dropped to the third lowest fertility rate in the world in just under 100 years, after being as…
Dutch Caribbean islanders sue Netherlands over climate change
January 16, 2024 Eight people from the Caribbean island of Bonaire are suing the Netherlands, accusing it of violating their human rights by not doing enough to protect them from the…
Over $4BN worth of international sustainable bonds in the region says study.
By: Staff Writer January 12, 2024 A new study by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) shows that the value of sustainable bonds on the international…
Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador, Sir Ronald Sanders, to Represent OAS at Inauguration of President Bernardo Arevalo in Guatemala
January 12, 2024 Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador, Sir Ronald Sanders, has been appointed as one of the five Ambassadors representing the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS)…
CARICOM’s Tribute on the Passing of the Honourable Basdeo Panday, Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago
January 12, 2024 The following is CARICOM’s tribute delivered by Ms Elizabeth Solomon, Assistant Secretary-General, Directorate of Foreign Policy and Community Relations, at the State Funeral of the Honourable Basdeo…
Global Times: China-aided library applauded as new cultural landmark for El Salvador
January 12, 2024 The China-aided mega modern library, located in the historic center of El Salvador’s capital San Salvador, will not only help to propel educational, cultural, and technological development in the country, but…
Guatemala’s Arrevalo readies cabinet ahead of official swearing in.
By: Staff Writer January 9, 2024 Guatemala’s President-elect Bernardo Arévalo unveils his cabinet ahead of this Sunday’s official swearing where he will be the head of the government for the…
Meeting of CARICOM Heads discusses situation in Haiti
January 9, 2024 The Seventh Meeting of the Caribbean Community Lead Heads of Government on Haiti was held today under the chairmanship of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President…
U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals Shines Bright at the 2023- 2024 Crucian Christmas Festival
January 9, 2024 The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and Division of Festivals proudly celebrates the conclusion of a successful 2023-2024 Crucian Christmas Festival. The annual festival, now in…
Grenada PM blocks media from cabinet swearing in.
By: Staff Writer January 5, 2024 The Dickon Mitchell administration in Grenada has blocked all media access to Thursday’s cabinet swearing in a move that is unprecedented in Grenada’s short…