CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on her re-election in the country’s general elections on 17 October. The New Zealand electorate has no doubt favoured you, Prime Minister, for your compassionate leadership and, particular, for the success of your
UN News - Although global trade is making a frail recovery, the outlook remains uncertain, UN trade and development body UNCTAD said on Wednesday, in announcing its latest COVID-era update. Estimates show that world trade will drop by five per cent this quarter, compared with the 2019 level. While
November 1 marks the beginning of phase two reopening for Anguilla as confirmed by the Ministry of Tourism. “It’s a controlled reopening,” said Tourism Minister Haydn Hughes on Caribbean Tourism Organization's virtual interview. In June 2020, the island was categorized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as
UN News - With the COVID-19 pandemic sparking a “communications emergency” caused by false information disseminated on social media, the UN Secretary-General is encouraging people everywhere to take a breath before sharing content online. António Guterres will launch the #PledgetoPause campaign as part of wider efforts to
Joint Press Statement - The Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and International Cooperation of Suriname, His Excellency Albert Ramdin, paid a working visit to Guyana and met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, The Honourable Hugh Todd, on 15th, October 2020. The
Press Release - Last Saturday, Caribbean American voters and community leaders came together on Zoom for a nonpartisan event aimed at increasing overall participation of Caribbean American voters in the 2020 Presidential Election. The event featured a number of Caribbean American political leaders who provided
Residents of the Grenadines in need of urgent medical care and other emergencies will be able to reach mainland St Vincent faster through SVG 05 Balliceaux. SVG 05 Balliceaux, a medical evacuation vessel, is the newest addition to the St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Coast Guard fleet acquired
Many are fearing an environmental disaster as photos showing the potential collapse of FSO Nabarima in the Gulf of Paria are going viral online. FSO Nabarima is holding some 1.3 million barrels of crude oil. Fishermen and Friends of the Sea (FFOS) has published the
Media Release - The Caribbean Public health Agency (CARPHA), with funding from the European Union (EU), has entered into an agreement with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to support Member States’ participation in the COVAX Facility, through assistance with the required down payment to Gavi,
Media Release - More than a hundred primary school-aged children and community members will now benefit from the newly restored Salisbury Educational Facility in the village of Salisbury. Under the leadership of the Government of Dominica, with financial support from the India-UN Partnership Fund and
