Port-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Haiti is at a dire crossroads, with extreme levels of gang violence continuing to degrade State authority with “no improvement in sight”, a senior UN political affairs official told the Security Council on Wednesday.“This is not just another wave of insecurity; it is a dramat
NEW YORK, USA – The following is a statement by ambassador James Kariuki, UK deputy permanent representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Haiti.“I thank ASG Jenča, National Security Advisor Juma and Dr Pape for their briefings. I took note of the statement made by Mr Cohen.The Un
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad – Member of parliament for Couva North, Ravi Ratiram, issued a strong statement condemning Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s administration for its failure to address the worsening foreign exchange (Forex) crisis in Trinidad and Tobago.Member of parliament Ratiram describes th
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The governments of India and Guyana formalised five historic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbons, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, and the development of economic and human capital.The agreements were of
St Lucia records 71 homicidesActing Commissioner of Police, Verne Garde and Attorney General Mondesir attend the Second Regional Symposium on Crime and Violence as a Public Health Issue in Guyana, November 22 – 23, 2024Assistant Commissioner of Police, Luke Defreitas, cautions ‘enablers who harbour
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – With deep historical and cultural ties to the CARICOM region, India is taking steps to establish itself as a key development partner.Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi outlined a seven-point agenda to strengthen India’s partnership with the Caribbean Community (C
BAKU, Azerbaijan – Limited technical expertise, is undermining the ability of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to adapt to climate change, leaving these vulnerable territories increasingly exposed to mounting natural hazards. This was the consensus among experts participating in a panel discuss
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – The government of Panama received US$26.7 million from CCRIF SPC within 14 days of a rainfall event that affected that country during October 31 to November 4, 2024. According to reports, this event resulted in landslides, flooding, fallen trees, the collapse of some b
By Andrew LaidleyKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Prime Minister, Dr Andrew Holness, has outlined a comprehensive strategy aimed at transitioning Jamaica towards robust and inclusive economic growth. This announcement was made in a landmark address titled: ‘The Next Chapter: Pivot to Inclusive Growth’, wh
– World Antimicrobial Awareness Week is being observed from November 18-24.By Rochelle WilliamsKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – Minister of agriculture, fisheries and mining, Floyd Green, is urging greater advocacy for stronger regulations on antibiotics use in humans and animals, to curb the rise in Anti
The OECS Opportunities to Advance and Support Youth for Success (OASYS)Project recently reached a major milestone in the reform of youth justice in the OECS.CASTRIES, St Lucia – On November 1, 2024, director general of the Organisation for Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Dr Didacus Jules and His
– “The Bemax LLC housing project commenced in October 2024 … ”– “The project was approved in January 2024 and the developer started the sale of shares to Investors in February 2024”– On Monday, September 30, 2024, I was informed that Aleksandar Mijajlovic had been arrested on February 19, 2024, f
By APEC SecretariatLIMA, Peru – It was 7:30 in the morning when Matthew woke up to an unusually dark sky with big clouds casting heavy shadows over the horizon. After helping his mother set up shop, he rushed to join the morning commute of an already crowded train. Raindrops started to hit heavily o
PORT-AU-PRICE, Haiti – UN Secretary-General António Guterres is alarmed by the escalating violence in Haiti, where armed gangs are reportedly gaining ground in the capital Port-au-Prince, his Spokesperson said on Tuesday.Guterres strongly supports efforts by the Haitian National Police, with the bac
