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…
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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…
Upcoming Caribbean Magazine Plus Short Story Contest 2023/2024
Ocober 17, 2023 Caribbean Magazine Plus and Arawak Media is launching its 3RD Annual Short Story Competition. Dr Nicola Hunte, lecturer in English at the University of the West Indies Cave…
Tackling disasters means safer and fairer future for Caribbean: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
October 17, 2023 The incredible eco-restoration of one tiny Caribbean island – transformed from desolate rock to verdant wildlife haven in just a few years – has captured the imagination…
Statement from the Mediation Mission of the General Secretariat of the OAS in Guatemala
October 17, 2023 The Mediation Mission designated by the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, held a broad and inclusive agenda of meetings during the…
More than half of the Commonwealth Caribbean suffer from food insecurity
By: Staff Writer October 13, 2023. More than half of the English speaking Caribbean suffers from severe food insecurity, says the executive director of the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development…