UN News - The global shipping industry has played a vital role in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and demand for its services has limited the annual decline in maritime trade volumes to around 4.1 per cent in 2020, the UN Conference on
Voter turnout is at 81 percent The Belizeans have elected the leader of a major opposition party as its new Prime Minister. John Briceño of the People’s United Party (PUP) defeated ruling party candidate Patrick Faber, who is the current chairman of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
Belizeans are heading to the polls today to elect a new government amid damages caused by ETA and rising COVID-19 cases. In the latest statistics, Belize has 1,901 active cases, 185 of which were identified yesterday. Thirty-one seats in the House of Representatives are up for
The labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean faces a slow recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for “active macro policies” and other measures to promote sustainable development alongside getting people back into the workforce. That is the main finding of a joint
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) congratulates President-elect Joe Biden through a message from Chairman and re-elected St Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Ralph Gonsalves. "Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) congratulate the President-elect of the United States, Mr Joseph Biden, on his victory
The Ministry of Planning and Development of Trinidad and Tobago has launched SeaiTT, a mobile application that will allow the public to actively take part in marine protection. In a release, the Institute of Marine Affairs’ said that the development of this mobile application is part
Press Release, House of Windsor - Her Majesty, The Queen has led the nation in marking Remembrance Sunday, as people around the UK privately paid their respects at home due to the coronavirus pandemic. She was joined by family members and the Prime Minister at the
Regional leaders have extended their congratulatory messages to President-elect Joe Biden and his Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their victory in the 2020 US presidential election on Saturday. The statements came after major US media outfits have called the election for Biden. Barbados' Prime Minister
Press Release - The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends to Dr. the Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves and the Unity Labour Party (ULP) warmest congratulations on this historic election victory. The election of the Gonsalves administration by the people of St.
Press Release - Saba Electric Company N.V. (SEC), the sole supplier of electricity on the Public Entity Saba in the Dutch Caribbean, partnered with Cadwell, Inc. to implement an innovative, high-level recycling program that is proving to be a win-win for both Saba and its utility company. The island, measuring
