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Suriname’s Highest Accolade Presented to Indian President for Exceptional Service and Collaboration
Suriname has bestowed its highest national award on visiting Indian President, Droupadi Murmu, with President Chandrikapersad Santokhi saying that the Carrier Grand Chain of Honour...
CARPHA Urges Collaboration for World Food Safety Day 2023 in the Caribbean
In the Caribbean, foodborne diseases (FBDs) are an increasing public health concern. FBDs are a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and economic burden of...
BARBADOS: Outbreak of COVID-19 Cases Detected at Barbados Geriatric Hospital Ward
Barbados health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) at a ward of the Geriatric Hospital on the outskirts of the capital,...
Airbnb Reports Significant Surge in Travel between CTO Member Countries and Territories during Q1...
The Caribbean, a region made up of over 30 countries and territories, is known for being a prime international tourist destination, however more locals...
Canadian Wildfires Blanket NYC in Hazardous Smoke, Worsening Air Quality
New York City’s air was more polluted than all but two of the world’s major cities Wednesday as thick smoke from wildfires burning hundreds of...
UWI celebrates alum’s rise to Presidency of the UN General Assembly
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) celebrates with great pride the appointment of one of its distinguished alumni to the presidency of...
Jamaica: Buggery and Abortion Laws to Remain Unchanged During Constitutional Reform Process
Minister Marlene Malahoo Forte assures religious community that the government has no intention to alter savings law clauses or repeal existing laws that go...
US Jet Crash Claims Lives of Jamaican Plantain Porridge Enthusiast, Real Estate Broker,and Pilot
One passenger was a caretaker from Jamaica known for her generous portions of plantain porridge.
Another was a luxury real estate broker, returning from a...
TCI Authorities Intercept Vessel Carrying Over 100 Illegal Migrants
Three minors were among 169 migrants intercepted in a vessel making its way to Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
According to the Royal...
Death Toll Rises to Over 50 as Relentless Rainfall Devastates Haiti
In the wake of torrential downpours lashing Haiti, the death toll has surpassed 50, with heavy rain persisting relentlessly.
As the nation has experienced a...
Guyana Secures Massive US$150 Million Dollar Loan Deal with Saudi Arabia
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Jun 5, CMC – Guyana Monday signed two agreements totalling US$150 million with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country indicating that the funds...
AOSIS Urges Radical Reduction of Fossil Fuels at SB58 to Stay Within 1.5°C
The Bonn Climate Change Conference - SB 58 (the 58th sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for...
CARICOM Secretariat and Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) Forge Partnership to Accelerate Digital...
The CARICOM Secretariat (CCS) and the Caribbean Agency for Justice Solutions (CAJS) have entered into a crucial partnership to advance digital transformation and enhance...