Tag: Caribbean
ALBA-TCP Celebrates Two Decades as a Pillar of Latin American Social Movements
This integration mechanism has established itself as a bastion for those seeking alternatives to the international hegemonic order. In December 2004, Hugo Chavez and Fidel Castro laid the groundwork for the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America – Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) in response to the U.S.-backed Free Trade Area of the Americas […]
December 11, 2024
High Chances of Tropical Development in the Caribbean as Hurricane Season Winds Down
The National Commission for Emergencies (CNE) in Costa Rica has reported the evacuation of 1,365 people and four missing due to heavy rains that have characterized this November, which is considered the rainiest in 18 years. Related: Heavy Rains Trigger State of Emergency in Colombia On Wednesday, rain began in central and eastern Cuba, caused […]
November 13, 2024
Venezuela Proposes to Host China-Latin America and the Caribbean Business Summit in 2026
Venezuela presented before the China’s Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), its intention to host the China – Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Business Summit in 2026, according to the Venezelan authorities. RELATED: Iran Reaffirms their Support to Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan Revolution CCPIT president Ren Hongbin was grateful for Venezuela’s interest […]
September 21, 2024
CARICOM: Community urges reconfiguration of the Presidential Council in Haiti by corruption
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expressed concern at the inaction of the Presidential Council of Haiti on allegations of corruption. Civil society calls for the immediate dismissal of the directors involved. Related:Grenada Prepares To Host The 47th Regular Meeting Of CARICOM The position is taken after a visit by a CARICOM delegation to Haiti and is […]
August 22, 2024
Ernesto Gets Stronger After Leaving Bermuda and Becomes a Hurricane Again
The National Hurricane Center highlights that Ernesto is heading north-east into the Atlantic, causing a huge swell on the east coast of the USA. and Canada.
August 19, 2024
Grenada Prepares To Host The 47th Regular Meeting Of CARICOM
The high leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) begin to arrive this Sunday in the island of Granada to participate until next Tuesday of its 47th ordinary meeting and at which they will discuss topics such as agro-food, the climate crisis and sustainable development of the region. RELATED: Caricom Postpones Annual Summit Over Category 4 […]
July 28, 2024
Haiti: Customs Urged to Strengthen Fight Against Arms Trafficking
Recently, the AGD reported that a shipment of arms seized here came from the United States, a country considered to be one of those responsible for the trafficking of these weapons in the Caribbean country.
July 15, 2024
Hurricane Beryl Crossed Jamaica Leaving One Person Dead
The hurricane is traveling at 33 kilometers per hour and will hit the Cayman Islands in the next few hours. Hurricane Beryl, which upgraded to Category 3 in the early hours of Thursday, struck Jamaica on Wednesday, leaving one person dead. RELATED: Mexico Prepares for Hurricane Beryl The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) reported that, […]
July 4, 2024
Eastern Caribbean Territories Prepare for Imminent Arrival of Hurricane Beryl
Several Eastern Caribbean territories have established this Sunday prevention and security measures, such as the closure of businesses and schools, in view of the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which has reached category 3 intensity. RELATED: Caribbean on Alert: Beryl Is Now a Hurricane and Is Forecast to Intensify Quickly, the NHC Says The hurricane will […]
June 30, 2024
CAF Doubles its Presence in the Caribbean Countries
Thus, CAF is established as the multilateral bank with the greatest presence in the Caribbean Community (Caricom), which includes a total of 15 member countries.