An escalation in what the UN is calling “violent civil unrest” in Haiti, and the subsequent blockading of roads across the country, is making it “very challenging for humanitarian partners to assist”, according to the UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric. Nationwide protests sparked initially by the almost
Tropical Depression Seven is now Tropical Storm Fiona, and could become a hurricane before arriving near the Dominican Republic Sunday night or Monday, according to a report. Weather.com said that Tropical Storm Fiona tracking toward the northern Caribbean islands, including Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands,
Dominica has spent an estimated EC$40 million (One EC dollar=US$0.37 cents) for preparing the land needed to build the island's international airport. At a recent meeting with the Dominica Association of Industry and Commerce, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced that EC$40 million was used to acquire
Forecasters are monitoring a tropical depression that has developed in the Atlantic, which could become the season's sixth storm. According to the National Hurricane Center, "the system is expected to move through the Leeward Islands on Friday or Friday night, bringing heavy rainfall and possible wind
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday marked the end of an era for Britain. At the Royal Family's castle in Balmoral, the longest-reigning monarch of Great Britain died peacefully at age 96. News of her deteriorating health prompted the Queen's immediate family to rush to
The Absolutely Caribbean pavilion drew the attention of chefs, trade buyers, press and bloggers at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair at the Olympia London, United Kingdom. Caribbean Export supported ten regional food and drink producers to showcase their range of products. The ten companies included:
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said the Government intends to continuously bolster investments in human capital to build local content capacity and foster a sustainable future for all Guyanese. He made the remarks while attending the official launch of the US$20 million 3T EnerMech Guyana
The Trinidad and Tobago Government would be unable to sustain its ongoing fuel subsidy if current oil prices remain soaring high. For financial year 2022, the Government paid TT$2.6 billion to subsidise fuel. And with crude oil prices currently at US$90 per barrel, the government anticipates
UN News - World food prices have fallen for a fifth consecutive month but are still nearly eight per cent higher than a year ago, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported. Its latest Food Price Index shows that five commodities - cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat
The new House Speaker and Senate President took their oath of office at the ceremonial opening of Grenada's 11th Parliament. Leo Cato is the new Speaker of the House of Representatives for Grenada, succeeding former speaker Michael Pierre. Cato holds a Master of Science in Computer
