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UN report warns of increased malnutrition cases in Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – A growing number of people in Haiti are at risk of malnutrition after heavy rains damaged food crops last year, according to the United Nations.
Caribbean pleased with role played in UN Arms Trade Treaty
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries were on Wednesday expressing satisfaction with the roles they played in a United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT).
REMARKS BY THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) AMBASSADOR IRWIN LAROCQUE ON…
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Headquarters of the Caribbean Community on the occasion of the presen
CARICOM HAS LOYAL ALLY IN CHILE – NEWLY ACCREDITED ENVOY
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) “Chile´s commitment to work together with CARICOM countries remains a firm priority.” This assurance was given by the newly accredited Pl
REMARKS BY HIS EXCELLENCY LUIS FERNANDO AYALA ON THE OCCASION OF THE PRESENTATION OF LETTERS OF…
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Honourable Secretary-General:
SG HAILS ACCELERATION OF CARICOM-CHILE RELATIONS
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, on Wednesday acknowledged the acceleration of CARICOM-Chile r
CHILE BESTOWS NATIONAL AWARD ON ASSISTANT SG GRANDERSON
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Government of Chile on Wednesday conferred the `Order of Bernardo O’Higgins – Grand Cross’ on Ambassador Colin Granderson, Assistant
BARBADOS-LEGISLATION-Barbados to consider legislation to allow for civil asset recovery
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The Barbados government will soon discuss legislation allowing for the seizure of the ill-gotten gains from criminal activity through civil procedures, Attorney Genera
BAHAMAS-TRAVEL-Bahamas government issues advisory to citizens travelling to United States
NASSAU, Bahamas, CMC – The Bahamas government has warned nationals travelling to the United States to be careful about their possession as they embark upon shopping expeditions in the North Ameri
BELIZE-HEALTH-Belize issues dengue alert following outbreak in neighbouring Central American…
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize has issued a dengue alert after a outbreaks of the virus in neighbouring countries like Costa Rica, Nicaraqua, El Salvador and Honduras.
Robert Mugabe’s Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe GEORGETOWN, Guyana - When –as appears likely, at least at this juncture – general elections are held in Zimbabwe later this year under a new constitution Robert Mugabe will, in all likel
PetroCaribe projects face unsure future
KINGSTON, Jamaica - With looming uncertainty over the PetroCaribe Energy Cooperation Agreement, following the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, there is concern that the future of the pr
Venezuela presidential race begins amid personal attacks and tension
BOGOTA -- Drugs, lies and murder plots.
Accountant appointed to investigate Stanford companies
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – An accountant has been appointed to look into the business affairs of companies of former financier R Allen Stanford.
Late politician described as ‘passionate’, ‘Giving’
Giving’ ST JOHN’S, Antigua – A “pioneer”, “passionate” and “giving” is how colleagues, friends and family described Vere Cornwall Bird Jr, who died on Easter Sunday at the age of 76.
Changes and youth in West Indies cricket welcome
welcome KINGSTON, Jamaica - CONGRATULATIONS to Jamaican Wycliffe "Dave" Cameron and Dominican Emmanuel Nanthan at being elected
All the best, Mr Cameron
Cameron KINGSTON, Jamaica - Mr Whycliffe 'Dave' Cameron takes the president's chair at the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) at a most interesting time in the game's development across the region.
Trust deficit: Gov’t, IMF and Haiti
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Call me Thomas if you wish, but on this Easter Sunday, what is being resurrected for me is a deep distrust for those who are elected and appointed to govern us.
Opposition wants full probe
probe KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – The main opposition Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has called for a full scale investigation into reports that National Security Minister Peter Bunting had been held up
