Tag: Caribbean

CARICOM Leaders to Discuss Digital Skills Commission at 48th Summit
The 48th Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM will focus on advancing the region’s digital resilience, including discussions on the establishment of a CARICOM Digital Skills Commission. Following last July’s meeting, where leaders approved the Strategic Framework for Regional Digital Resilience 2025-2030, this initiative aims to guide digital transformation across CARICOM […]
March 3, 2025

New Wave of Saharan Dust Approaches Caribbean, Air Quality Advisories Issued
A new wave of Saharan dust is making its way across the Atlantic Ocean towards the Caribbean, prompting meteorological services across several islands to issue advisories regarding reduced air quality. Antiguan meteorologist Dale Destin has alerted residents that “the Saharan dust season, which officially began in mid-February, is now bringing the second notable surge of […]
February 27, 2025

Saint Lucia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Unity at the XIII ALBA-TCP Summit
The Caribbean leader emphasized the importance of maintaining solidarity among member nations in the face of external pressures, particularly the economic sanctions and blockades imposed by foreign powers, especially on Cuba and Venezuela, for which he reaffirmed his support. Related: Dominica’s President Advocates for Political Unity and Solidarity at ALBA-TCP Summit Within the framework of […]
February 3, 2025

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.