‘Them Belly Full, But We Hungry’: Haitian Students, Caribbean Leaders, Implore United Nations to Help Starving Haitians.
The situtation is deteriorating rapidly in Haiti and up to half the population don’t have enough to eat. The international community must take urgent action now. That was the message…
Urgent action needed to address food security in Haiti
THE Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, on Friday, convened a special meeting of Member States, observers and UN partners with representatives from civil society, the private sector…
Abduction Suspected: Still no leads in case of Missing Teenager Tezean Morancie
The disappearance of Tezean Morancie has taken a troubling turn as authorities now suspect she has been abducted. Tezean went missing on Thursday, June 15, and an intensive search is…
JAMAICA Workman charged for raping 6-y-o
A51-year-old mason has been charged for raping a six-year-old girl in St Ann after he was hired to do work at the child's home. Detectives assigned to the Centre for…
ST. LUCIA PM Pierre Meets Permanent Secretaries To Discuss Policy, Project Implementation
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre met Permanent Secretaries within the public service this week to discuss efficiently implementing government policies and projects. “We must create a more robust system that…
T&T PM to workers: Do not be future-handicapped
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley says the workplace is changing in fundamental ways, eliminating thousands of jobs, but at the same time demanding of the worker, new skills, and capabilities.…
Barbados to host first global supply chain forum
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados will hold the first Global Supply Chain Forum here from May 21 to 24 next year.…
Candlelight vigil held in memory of Mahdia Dormitory fire victims
Members of the Guyanese community in Barbados gathered on Saturday evening for a candlelight vigil to reflect on the lives of the 20 indigenous children who were burnt to death…
Uganda ADF school attack: ‘Gospel songs interrupted by screaming’
Pupils in Uganda were singing gospel songs before a deadly attack by Islamist militants on Friday, a woman who lives opposite the school says. "Then I heard screaming," Mary Masika…
Strengthening the US-Caribbean relationship: A work in progress
By Sir Ronald Sanders The relationship between the United States of America (US) and the 14-member independent member states of CARICOM as well as the Dominican Republic has entered a…
