Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Caribbean Visionary and Global Statesman
September 17, 2024 The Caribbean and the world have lost a remarkable leader, diplomat, and advocate for small nations with the passing of Sir Shridath Surendranath Ramphal. Born on October…
Tribute to Sir Shridath Ramphal by Hon Dickon Mitchell, CARICOM Chair and Prime Minister of Grenada | National Funeral| Guyana
September 17, 2024 I deliver this brief tribute to Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal in my capacity of Chairman of CARICOM and as Prime Minister of Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique.…
EDITORIAL: We knew the Kenyan assistance in Haiti would have problems
September 13, 2024 This is what we feared. The multinational force in Haiti led by Kenya is faltering. Reports have it that they lack funding and that is causing a…
The Ultimate Grilled Snapper
By: Caribbean Pot September 13, 2024 1 cup olive oil (divided)1/2 medium onion (diced)8 cloves garlic (divided)1 lb pumpkin or squash (divided)1 1/2 tablespoon black pepper (divided)2 pimento peppers (diced)3 cups chopped Jamaican Callaloo1 1/2 tablespoon…
LETTER: Ignacio Ramonet pens open letter to US President Joe Biden
September 13, 2024 Mr. President Joe Biden, Your presidential term ends in a few months. I would like to write to you, with all due respect, on behalf of a…
Are the Kenyan troops failing in Haiti?
By: Staff Writer September 12, 2024 It’s been three months since Kenyan troops arrived in Haiti and very little can be said about their impact on the ground in quelling…
ECLAC: Region has an “inability to grow.”
By: Staff Writer September 12, 2024 A United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) report said that the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region is “mired…
Jazz Singer Marie-Claire Giraud Wins 2024 InterContinental Music Awards in Jazz Category
September 13, 2024 Acclaimed jazz singer Marie-Claire Giraud has been announced as a winner in the Jazz category of the 2024 InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA). The annual awards showcase global…
Political Aspirant Hosts Football Camp on the Caribbean Island of Antigua and Barbuda
September 13, 2024 Aimed at providing a productive outlet for young participants to encourage discipline and camaraderie through sports, political aspirant for the St. Mary’s North constituency on the Caribbean…
MPOX THREAT, ALARMING INCREASE IN MALARIA AND DENGUE CASES DISCUSSED AHEAD OF FORTY-SEVENTH COHSOD, UNDERSCORING URGENT NEED FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION
September 13, 2024 Crime and violence as a public health issue, regional health security, human resources for health, disease surveillance, and matters pertaining to the Port-of-Spain Declaration on Non-communicable Diseases…
Forging New Opportunities to Finance Circular Economy Solutions in the Caribbean
September 13, 2024 The Regional Meeting – Financing Circular Economy Solutions for Waste Management, held under the EU-funded initiative Zero Waste in the Caribbean: New Ways, New Waves and co-financed…
Caribbean Development Bank Welcomes Global Leaders to 2024 Chief Risk Officers Forum
September 13, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is hosting the 2024 Multilateral Development Banks (MDB) Chief Risk Officers (CRO) Forum which opened on September 9, 2024, in Bridgetown, Barbados,…