Caribbean & International

Regional Education Ministers set sight on improving performance in Mathematics and pathways to skills development

The 52nd Meeting of the CARICOM Council for Human and Social Development-Education is currently underway in Guyana, with its focus set on improving performance in Mathematics across the region, and strengthening pathways for skills development. The two-day meeting which will see the participation of Education Ministers and senior officials from across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), […]

OECS and Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations want immediate and urgent probe of CCJ email leak and claims made in emails

In a joint statement, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean Bar Association and the Commonwealth Caribbean Bar Associations, have issued a call for an immediate and thorough probe of the disclosure of the private emails between judges of the Caribbean Court of Justice, and an urgent investigation into the accusations made by the Judges in those […]

Regional Judicial heads gravely concerned over leak of CCJ internal correspondence; Remain confident in CCJ

The Heads of the Judiciary in Barbados, The Bahamas, Belize, Guyana, The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago which subscribe to the original and or appellate jurisdictions of the Caribbean Court of Justice, have expressed concern over the leak of internal correspondence between Justices of the Caribbean Court of Justice. The statement […]

Guyana and other CARICOM countries send 88 containers with relief supplies, blank tanks and heavy duty equipment to Venezuela

As Venezuela continues to recover from the back-to-back devastating earthquakes that claimed more than 3,800 lives, Guyana and other CARICOM states have stepped forward in a major way by dispatching a ship with 88 containers of contained food items, medical supplies and other equipment, along with 300 black tanks and two large heavy duty earth […]

St. Kitts-Nevis PM chides Regional Leaders over public debate on private CARICOM matters

Prime Minister of St.Kitts and Nevis, Dr. Terrence Drew, has called for unity within the regional movement, as it is the region’s greatest strategic advantage. Speaking at the opening of the 51st Regular meeting of Heads of Government, Prime Minister Drew noted that in recent months, the unity of the region has been called into […]

CARICOM Secretary General urges Regional Leaders to redouble efforts to close gaps on existing challenges

The 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government opened on Sunday in Gros Islet, St Lucia, with Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett, challenging the regional leaders to do what is necessary to implement key aspects of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME). Dr Barnett explained that while steps have been […]

CARICOM to host special meeting to address discrimination and other issues affecting Rastafarian community

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has announced that it is set to convene a meeting of representatives from Member States and other key stakeholders to examine issues affecting Rastafarians across the Region. In a statement this afternoon CARICOM said its meeting is coming against the backdrop of persistent reports of discrimination and marginalisation being experienced by […]

President warns Caribbean nations of reciprocity if they continue to lock Guyanese products out of their markets

President Irfaan Ali has fired warning shots to regional economies that continue to lock Guyanese products out of their markets, declaring that Guyana is becoming impatient and will have no other option but to return the favour. Speaking at the launch of CAM Motors over the weekend, the President said Guyana continues to play a […]