Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a United Nations delegate, found deceased in his hotel room at the Jolly Beach Resort. The discovery was made on Tuesday by a colleague, also part of the UN delegation tasked with organizing the forthcoming 4th Small Island Developing States Conference. Antigua […]
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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United Nations have voiced their concerns as Haiti faces an escalating crisis characterized by a mass prison breakout, intensifying gang violence, and mounting hunger. Despite continuous efforts to foster a domestically derived resolution to the crisis, consensus among Haitian government and stakeholders has proven challenging. Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan
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In a significant turn of events in the South American oil landscape, Guyana has outstripped Venezuela in oil exports for the third consecutive month, signaling a shift in the region’s energy dynamics. According to data compiled by Bloomberg based on vessel movements, Guyana’s daily oil exports reached 621,000 barrels in February, surpassing Venezuela’s exports of
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Bermuda, aiming for full membership in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has clarified its stance on the free movement of nationals across member states, a pivotal component of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Premier David Burt, representing Bermuda at the 46th CARICOM summit in Guyana, emphasized that despite pursuing full CARICOM membership, Bermuda is
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Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves has called on the farmers and fisher-folk of St. Vincent and the Grenadines to come together and harness the opportunities available through supplying produce to Sandals Resort. During a press conference on March 4th, Gonsalves highlighted the critical need for a reliable and quality supply of seafood and other agricultural products
Antigua and Barbuda has officially stated its position regarding the movement of CARICOM nationals, emphasizing its intention to maintain the current Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) skills regime rather than adopting full free movement. This decision aims to address labor market demands locally and manage immigration effectively, considering the country’s economic and fiscal challenges.
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Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s recent visit to Kenya marks a critical effort to revive the stalled plan of deploying 1,000 Kenyan police officers to Haiti to combat the escalating gang violence. This initiative, initially halted by a Kenyan High Court ruling citing constitutional concerns due to the lack of formal agreements between the two
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has made a pivotal decision, allowing the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity by Venezuelan security forces during the 2017 anti-government protests to move forward. This decision marks a significant moment in the pursuit of accountability and justice for the victims of the crackdown under President Nicolás Maduro’s regime. The
Guyana and Brazil have embarked on a significant collaboration to enhance their economic ties and infrastructure connectivity. This partnership, announced in a joint press conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre in Liliendaal, aims to foster the integration of their economies and unlock new opportunities for both nations. President Irfaan Ali emphasized the timeliness of
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At the recent 46th CARICOM Heads of Government meeting, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda shared exciting developments concerning the future of regional air travel, particularly the progress of LIAT 2020, the reincarnation of the iconic regional airline. In a significant move to revitalize and sustain air connectivity within the Caribbean, Prime Minister
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