Regional News
COVID-19 spreads at three parties in Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago’s Health Minister, Terrence Deyalsingh, on Saturday criticised people who attended three birthday parties in Tobago resulting in one death and numerous...
Caricom appoints Floyd Morris as Special Rapporteur on Disability
CARICOM announced yesterday that it has appointed the director of the Mona Campus University of the West Indies (UWI) Centre for Disability Studies, Dr....
Jamaica’s Education minister reiterates commitment to take schools off shift system
Jamaica’s Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Ruel Reid, has reiterated that urgent steps are being taken by the Government to get schools...
Bahamas Crisis Centre calls for comprehensive laws on sexual offences
The Bahamas Crisis Centre (BCC) is calling on the government to develop a comprehensive domestic and sexual violence act which looks at all issues...
CARICOM Secretary General calling on region to end violence against women and girls
CARICOM’s Secretary General Dr. Carla Barnett is calling on the region to make the appropriate investments in the prevention of violence against women and...
Guyana’s President arrives in T&T for three-day state visit
President of Guyana Dr Irfaan Ali arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Wednesday for an official three-day state visit.
He arrived at the Piarco International...
UNICEF calls for equitable approach to CXC exams
UNICEF in an official statement said that it is concerned over the decision of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to maintain the upcoming CSEC...
Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions appointed
United States Secretary of State Antony J Blinken has announced the appointment of the first US Coordinator for Caribbean Firearms Prosecutions.
Addressing CARICOM leaders in...
CARICOM leaders plan further stakeholder engagements in Haiti
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders have reiterated their commitment to finding a lasting solution to issues affecting Haiti.
The leaders with responsibility for Haiti met under...
New Cuban leader sworn in
Miguel Díaz-Canel has been sworn in as Cuba's new president, replacing Raúl Castro who took over from his ailing brother Fidel in 2006.
It is...