International

Paris, France (AP) -- UN conference on climate in Paris this year will also be a "conference for peace," given that global warming threatens the world's security, a top French official said Wednesday. Government officials from several…

London, England -- Five years after the outbreak of the cholera epidemic in Haiti, Amnesty International said it is seriously concerned at the failure of the United Nations to ensure the victims’ human rights, including their right to a…

Monaco -- In an opening address to the Global Citizens Forum in Monaco last Thursday, Prime Minister Dr Kenny Anthony announced that Saint Lucia will be accepting applications for citizenship by investment as of January 1st, 2016. While…

Queensland, Australia -- The biggest mass coral destruction event ever recorded could be underway in the third major global bleaching of the underwater ecosystems, researchers have warned. The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric…

Florida, United States -- Reports of escalating crime in the Caribbean have renewed the debate about how it affects the millions of cruise ship passengers and other tourists who visit the region each year. Some countries in particular have…

Washington, USA -- Energy, security, trade and economic development are among top priorities that the new Jamaican ambassador in Washington, Ralph Thomas, intends to further develop with the United States, at the state and federal levels.…

Zurich, Switzerland (AFP) -- FIFA announced that an extraordinary meeting of its executive committee would meet in Zurich on October 20th. Some senior FIFA members had suggested the meeting could discuss postponing the election to replace…

Washington Dc, United States (JIS) -- Jamaica’s new ambassador to the United States, Ralph Thomas is calling on members of the Diaspora to seize the opportunity to participate more fully in the development and growth of Jamaica. He was…

Miami, USA -- Ricardo Martinelli, facing eleven different criminal charges in his native Panama, including human rights violations, insider trading, and massive corruption allegations, has been ordered by the government of Paraguay to leave…

Belize City, Belize -- A full line-up of international tech experts will gather in Belize from November 2nd to 6th, when Belize City plays host to a historic regional ICT development conference. Among the expert facilitators is Bevil…

New York, USA -- With the holding its first round of elections on August 9th this year to renew the executive legislative and local leadership of the country, Haiti is taking “resolute” steps in renewing its democratic institutions, the top…

London, England (CNS) -- The Conservative MP for Romford in the UK parliament has suggested there should be representation in Westminster for Britain’s overseas territories. Andrew Rosindell, who chairs the Parliamentary British Overseas…

Zurich, Switzerland (AFP) -- FIFA's ethics watchdog on Thursday suspended the two most powerful men in football, Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, for 90 days in a sensational new blow to the sport's scandal-tainted governing body. While it…

Lima, Peru -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago have signed a memorandum of understanding providing opportunities for officials from the Caribbean region to train at IMF Headquarters. The…

New York, USA -- Top United Nations officials said on Tuesday that they are “shocked” and “deeply troubled” to learn about the “very serious allegations” announced that morning by United States' federal prosecutors against John Ashe, a…