November 7, 2021
US Embassy postpones all visa appointments in Haiti
The Embassy of the United States here, has announced the postponement of all visa appointments until Friday, November 12.In making the recent announcement, US officials said the Embassy remains open to services for US citizens in the French speaking…
November 5, 2021
Gang leader calls for the overthrow of Prime Minister Henry in Haiti
The leader of a federation of nine gangs, is calling for the removal of Prime Minister Ariel Henry from office, adding that it could be done “at the cost of blood”. Former policeman, Jimmy Cherizier, known as “Barbecue” and the leader of the G9…
November 4, 2021
COVID-19 causing shift in socio-economic profiles of Caribbean states
Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Elizabeth Riley, says the protracted nature of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a radical shift in the socio-economic profiles of Caribbean states. “This has put…
November 2, 2021
A united Caribbean position at COP 26
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders are using the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) to outline the region’s position on the impact of climate change on their economies. The regional leaders are steadfast in the position…
November 1, 2021
Antigua PM urges developed countries to meet their commitments
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Monday urged the developed countries to adhere to their commitments to assist Small island Developing States (SIDS) meet the challenges posed by climate change warning “If sea level rise does not get…
November 1, 2021
Antigua and Barbuda celebrates 40th anniversary
Antigua and Barbuda is celebrating its 40th anniversary of political independence from Britain on Monday, overshadowed by the “seemingly endless litany of COVID-19 related ailments” that have curtailed the traditional celebrations. Governor General…
October 27, 2021
CARIBBEAN-CARICOM and the Glasgow UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26)
“Science has made it clear that the Earth is fast approaching its tipping point of climate disaster and, as the next generation who are already bearing the brunt of climate impacts, we are immensely dissatisfied at the pace and scope of climate…
October 27, 2021
Caribbean Airlines to resume direct flights to Jamaica
The Trinidad-based Caribbean Airlines (CAL) Wednesday said it will resume direct flights to Jamaica following the lifting of the travel restrictions that had been imposed between the two Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries as a result of the…
October 22, 2021
IMF says climate change challenges face Latin America and Caribbean countries
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) presents multiple challenges for the region with some countries facing challenges related to containing and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,…
October 22, 2021
HAITI-CRIME-Group leader behind kidnapping of US and Canadian missionaries issues threat
The leader of the Haitian gang that kidnapped 17 American and Canadian missionaries last Saturday is threatening to execute them if the US$17 million ransom is not paid. In a video message being circulated here, Wilson Joseph, says if he doesn’t get…