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…
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Russian influence in Central America has “sharpened.”
By: Staff Writer October 27, 2023 A regional Think Tank says Russia has been tipping the election pendulum in Central America more heavily since 2013 their recent report indicates and…
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…
OAS deploys Electoral Observation Mission for Colombia local elections
October 27, 2023 The Organization of American States (OAS) Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for the 2023 elections of local authorities in Colombia began its activities in the country today. The…
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…
Venezuela Security Policy: Combating Gang and Police-Driven Extortion
By: Insight Crime October 24, 2023 Extortion pervades nearly all levels of Venezuelan society, sowing greater fear as it becomes more violent. The repercussions of not paying extortion are severe:…
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…