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Swearing-in of Roosevelt Skerrit as Prime Minister of Dominica
Swearing-in of Roosevelt Skerrit as Prime Minister of Dominica
US Charges Haitian Gang Leaders Over Kidnappings, Offers Reward
US offers up to $1m reward for information leading to the capture or conviction of 400 Mawozo and Kraze Barye gang leaders.
EU adds Anguilla, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos to tax blacklist
The European Union added the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands to its tax haven blacklist Tuesday, and also put Anguilla back on as a “non-cooperative jurisdiction” just a year after it was removed.
CDB to Provide Funding to Support Saint Lucia’s Most Vulnerable
The quality of life of Saint Lucia’s most vulnerable will be further safeguarded as the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved a loan of USD 5.2 million to shore up the Government’s assistance to those most at risk.
UN Secretary General at AOSIS Leaders Conference: “Polluters Must Pay”
The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is adamant that at COP27 major emitters must do right by the world’s most vulnerable countries which experience the worst impacts of climate change.
Bird Flu Detected at Poultry Farm in Belize
The Belize Agricultural Health Authority has placed a poultry farm in Blue Creek Village under quarantine after detecting the Avian influenza or Bird flu in its animals.
CARPHA Supports Breastfeeding as a Long-Term Strategy for a More Productive and Healthier Region
Exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months benefits the infant, mother, family, community, country and environment,” states Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director at the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA).
USAID Announces Extension of Strengthening Disaster & Climate Resilience Project at The…
The United States Government through the United States Agency for International Development/Eastern and Southern Caribbean (USAID/ESC) is pleased to announce the extension of the Strengthening Disaster & Climate Resilience in the…
CARPHA Convenes Landmark High-Level Meetings to Discuss Regional Health Security and Solidarity
“The impact of and challenges posed by COVID-19 and its variants made CARPHA realise how much ground we had to cover for this particular ever growing COVID-19 family – with the highly infectious BE.1 and BF.1 being the latest sub variants…
Member States to Remain Vigilant and Continue to Support Activities and Educate the Public to…
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) stated on Monday that the Member States should continue to remain on high alert for the importation of viral or other infections and monitor in-country syndromic surveillance systems for increases…
Argentina’s Import Limits Bring Fears of Looming Shortages
Raul Amil has been in the auto parts business in Argentina for more than 25 years. He has lived through numerous economic crises in a country infamous for its seemingly constant crashes. But he says that what Argentina is living through now…
Earthquake Shakes Ecuador’s Coast, Teen Killed by Power Line
An earthquake of preliminary magnitude 5.7 shook Ecuador’s coast Thursday, causing one death when a teenager was electrocuted by a fallen power line, authorities said.
David Rudder, Sir Viv receive CARICOM Order
Calypso revolutionary David Michael Rudder of Trinidad & Tobago (pictured left) and former West Indies captain and batting sensation Sir Vivian Richards of Antigua and Barbuda were among four recipients of the prestigious Order of the…
Press Release From the Eastern Caribbean Collective Organisation for Music Rights
The Government of Saint Lucia (GOSL), through the Carnival Planning & Management Committee (CPMC), continues to show support for Saint Lucian creatives by obtaining a copyright licence from the Eastern Caribbean Collective…
Dr Mitchell Accepts Leader of the Opposition Position With Honour and Gratitude
11 days after losing the 23 June 2022 General Election, Dr Keith Mitchell was on Monday sworn in as the country’s Leader of the Opposition. The New National Party (NNP) which won both the 2013 and 2018 General Elections 15-null, captured 6…