A Barbadian national was convicted on Friday, November 17, 2023, for attempting to smuggle a significant quantity of cocaine into the United Kingdom.
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The inaugural Caribbean Youth Summit (CYS) is scheduled to take place in Jamaica from November 22 to 25, 2023. This significant event aims to empower Caribbean youth with skills to address community violence, gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health (SRH), and mental health challenges.
Caribbean Youth Summit 2023 to Address Gender-Based Violence and Mental Health Read More »
The Bank of Jamaica recently hosted the 61st Meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Committee of Central Bank Governors.
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The inaugural UK Caribbean Infrastructure Conference will be hosted by St. Vincent and the Grenadines at the Beachcombers Hotel from November 20 to 24, 2023.
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Nicaragua has officially withdrawn from the Organization of American States (OAS), a decision that the U.S. State Department has described as a deviation from democratic principles.
Nicaragua Withdraws from OAS, US State Department Expresses Concern Read More »
In a recent development, Israel’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Lior Haiat, has issued a statement in response to the Government of Belize’s decision to suspend its diplomatic relations with Israel.
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The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has extended its congratulations to the Government of Belize for its groundbreaking decision to eliminate fees at public hospitals.
PAHO/WHO Commends Belize for Eliminating Public Hospital Fees Read More »
Amidst escalating tensions with Venezuela, President Dr. Irfaan Ali has reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity. This firm stance was articulated during a recent press conference at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre, responding to Venezuela’s plans for an illegal referendum on Guyana’s Essequibo region, set for December 3, 2023. President Ali
Neil “Iwer” George, a renowned soca artiste, has ignited controversy with his latest Carnival 2024 release, “Happy People,” which incorporates the National Anthem of Trinidad and Tobago. Co-written with Ken Marlon Charles (KMC), the song has sparked a debate over the use of national symbols in artistic expressions. The song, which begins with a rendition
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In a significant crackdown on human trafficking and exploitation, law enforcement in Martinique has arrested individuals from Saint Lucia, France, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic, following an extensive investigation into a pimping ring.
Martinique Authorities Dismantle International Pimping Ring Read More »
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