New Permanent Representative of Barbados to the OAS Presents Credentials

September 6, 2024 The new Permanent Representative of Barbados to the Organization of American States (OAS), Victor Fernandes, today presented his credentials to Secretary General Luis Almagro in a ceremony…

OAS General Secretariat Condemns Arrest Warrant for Edmundo González in Venezuela

September 6, 2024 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) condemns the arrest warrant issued by the authorities of the regime in Venezuela against Edmundo González. Political…

OECS Mourns the Loss of Sir Shridath Ramphal: A Legacy of Leadership, Justice, and Global Advocacy

September 6, 2024 On behalf of the Governments and peoples of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), I extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of…

EDITORIAL: Can the Trinidad and Venezuela partnership work?

September 3, 2024 What a strange time to consummate a partnership Trinidad took with Venezuela? To begin works agreed upon several months ago amid election controversy in Venezuela, with calls…

Letter: Member of Parliament Kahraman NSC instilling fear in the people of Bonaire in form of intimidating questions to Dutch FM Veldkamp 

Honorable Excellencies Mr. Kahraman, Highness King Willem Alexander, Mr. Bosma, Mr. Schoof, and all Parliament Members, We, the people of Bonaire find it very disturbing of the recent press publication…

Maduro’s plane seized by US in the Dominican Republic

By: Staff Writer September 3, 2024 Venezuela’s president Nicolas Maduro had his plane seized by the US in the Dominican Republic amid sanctions against him and members of his regime.…

Trinidad and Venezuela shared gas fields set for exploration

By: Staff Writer September 3, 2024 Seismic work at offshore gas fields shared by Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago is expected to start in the coming days, the Caribbean country’s…

Andre Villa has eyes set on Grammy nomination for new afrobeat project

September 3, 2024 US-based Jamaican producer, Andre Villa, has his eyes set on receiving a Grammy nomination for his recently released afrobeat project titled Jamaica Meets Afrobeat which consists of…

CHTA Releases Comprehensive Construction and Investment Benchmarking Report

September 3, 2024 The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has released its highly anticipated Construction and Investment Benchmarking Report, offering invaluable insights into the region’s thriving hospitality and tourism…

World Bank delegation visits Haiti to renew commitment to development

September 3, 2024 The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) Resource Mobilization Director, Dirk Reinermann, completed a three-day visit to Haiti on Friday, August 30. During the visit, the priorities…

CARICOM TO EQUIP YOUTH PRACTITIONERS AND LEADERS WITH MENTAL HEALTH FIRST-AID SKILLS

September 3, 2024 Equipping youth directors, persons working in youth development and youth leaders with the necessary skills to become first responders and assist youth in navigating emotional and mental…

MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE from the Chair of the Caribbean Community – Passing of Sir Shridath Ramphal, GCMG, AC, ONZ, OE, OCC, KC, FRSA, NIIV, OM

September 3, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) mourns the passing of Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, son of the Region and leading international statesman. We laud his pivotal contributions to regional…