WASHINGTON, DC – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) diplomats at the Organization of American States (OAS) have “strongly” reaffirmed their “unanimous endorsement” of Suriname’s Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, as the region’s candidate for the position of  OAS Secretary-General.

BEIJING, China – Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell has welcomed the signing of 13 cooperation agreements with China covering a wide range of areas, including agriculture, energy and the environment, renewable energy, arts, culture and tourism, and the blue economy.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Opposition Leader, Aubrey Norton, Friday dismissed a statement by former opposition legislator, James Bond endorsing President Irfaan Ali for a second term.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname - Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, has received one of Suriname’s highest national awards for her exceptional contribution to the relationship between the two countries, her leadership within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and her commitment to the region.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Government will be introducing a new housing initiative to expand support and improve living conditions for Jamaicans in need.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts - Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew says his administration has taken decisive action to cushion the impact of inflation on citizens in the twin island Federation, adding that it introduced innovative measures designed to support households, increase disposable income, and provide essential relief.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The small opposition Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) Tuesday said it will not be contesting the general election to be held later this year.

CARACAS, Venezuela – The US Department of State has increased to US$25 million, the reward for information leading to the arrest or conviction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who has been charged in a federal indictment for narco-terrorism and drug trafficking-related offences.

NASSAU, Bahamas - Prime Minister Phillip Davis is urging members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) to improve their relationship with the general public noting that the country is at a crossroad.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The ruling Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party ABLP) strengthened its slender majority in the Parliament on Tuesday after its candidate, Rawdon Turner won the St Peter by-election.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Energy Minister Stuart Young has received the full backing of his People’s National Movement (PNM) colleagues in the House of Representatives to take over as Prime Minister when Dr. Keith Rowley steps down.

SAN DIEGO – With less than two weeks before Donald J. Trump is sworn into office as the next president of the United States, a Haitian group here is urging the incumbent Joe Biden administration to halt the deportation of Haitians.