In an unprecedented move, Jamaica has formally announced a candidate for the next secretary-general of the Commonwealth. Jamaica's foreign minister, Kamina Johnson-Smith, is challenging the incumbent secretary-general, Patricia Scotland, for the post. This comes after Jamaica brazenly declared its intentions to quit the Commonwealth or removing the
UN News - Although safe and effective COVID-19 vaccinations are available, the pandemic is still far from over, and countries affected by conflict are in danger of being left behind, the UN Security Council heard on Monday. Ambassadors met to review the implementation of two resolutions:
Media Release - The judges of the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction have announced a shortlist of four books going forward for the £25,000 award. The shortlist is: ROSE NICOLSON Andrew Greig (Riverrun)NEWS OF THE DEAD James Robertson (Hamish Hamilton)FORTUNE Amanda Smyth (Peepal Tree Press)THE
Fifty-one (51) families of the Roseau Central Constituency received keys to their new homes at the City Breeze Apartments, located on the Upper River Bank. The handover ceremony was spearheaded by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Parliamentary Representative of Roseau Central Constituency, Melissa Poponne - Skerrit. Present also
UN News - Governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work together in a better way, to deliver vaccines “to every person, everywhere” – not simply in the wealthiest nations, said the UN chief. Secretary-General António Guterres was addressing the GAVI COVAX international vaccine equity initiative’s Advance Market Commitment Summit 2022, which
Media Release - The University of the West Indies (The UWI) in collaboration with the Open Society University Network (OSUN) recently hosted a webinar on the Caribbean’s need for climate justice. The virtual engagement held on March 30 was part of Open Society’s Global Teach-In series. Championing a
Media Release - Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) from across the Caribbean were high in praise for the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on the leadership role it played and continues to play in the Region’s COVID-19 response. This, as CARPHA hosted its first face-to-face meeting, since
A number of Caribbean Islands are easing up on their COVID-19 restrictions, just in time for the summer season. Online travel site Travel + Leisure has reported that Belize, Saint Lucia, and Grenada are making it easier for tourists to book their flights and enjoy their
Media Release - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Consul General to Northern Ireland Dr Christopher Stange facilitated the donation of a brand-new commercial-grade zero-turn agricultural tractor lawnmower to assist the Bequia Sports Management Committee. The machinery valued at £12,000 (EC$45,000.00) will be used primarily
UN News - The world’s plant protection body met on Tuesday, aiming to set new plant health standards to both safeguard human wellbeing and preserve food security, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Plant pests and diseases cause food crop losses of up
