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 […]
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.
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The UK has become the world’s first country to authorize a CRISPR gene-editing treatment for two inherited blood disorders, marking a significant milestone in medical science.
UK Approves Groundbreaking Gene Editing Treatment for Blood Disorders Read More »
The Eastern Caribbean region celebrates a significant milestone in early childhood education with the official launch of its first Universal Emergent Literacy program, the “Early Pages Program.” This initiative, developed following a successful three-year pilot in Grenada and Nevis, aims to enhance literacy among the region’s youngest learners. The Early Pages Program, a print and
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Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados has been named among the TIME100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business 2023, joining a prestigious roster of individuals propelling significant climate action globally.
Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley Recognized on TIME100 Climate Leaders List Read More »
Bermuda’s government has drafted legislation proposing a corporate income tax on large multinational corporations operating within the island, as reported by the Bermuda Royal Gazette. The draft, spurred by responses to a public consultation, suggests a 15% tax on multinational enterprise groups with annual revenues exceeding $814 million.
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has scored a significant victory in the battle against transnational drug trafficking.
Jamaica Customs Intercepts Cocaine Shipments in Major Anti-Drug Operation Read More »
The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has taken a significant step towards bolstering infrastructure and energy development in the Caribbean by signing two key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the governments of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Visionary women leaders from across the Commonwealth have pledged in London to safeguard women and girls from domestic and sexual violence.
Commonwealth Women Leaders Unite in London to Combat Domestic and Sexual Violence Read More »
Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), has underscored the critical importance of seeking reparations from Europe for historical injustices.
CARICOM Secretary-General Advocates for Reparations at Accra Conference Read More »
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