GEORGETOWN, Guyana – CARICOM foreign ministers have reiterated a call by regional countries for the upcoming Summit of the Americas to “be inclusive by ensuring the participation of all countries of the hemisphere”.

WASHINGTON,  DC - Minister of Culture Gender Entertainment and Sports, Hon, Olivia Grange, says if Jamaica is to realize its dreams, of being “A land of Peace and Love,” we must find a way to instill HOPE in our young people.

PARAMAIRBO, Suriname – The French-based International Police Organization (Interpol) has rejected a request from the Surinamese judicial authorities to place the fugitive ex-minister of finance, Gillmore Hoefdraad, on its international wanted list.

NEW YORK, New York – Caribbean American community activist, Monique Chandler-Waterman, has won by a landslide the Special Election for the seat vacated by former New York State Assembly Member N. Nick Perry, who, earlier this month, was sworn-in as the new United States Ambassador to Jamaica.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – India’s President, Ram Nath Kovind, Tuesday said Jamaica and his country should use their shared ideas to develop strong partnerships in a wide range of areas, including education.

TORTOLA, British Virgin islands – Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says his newly formed national unity government has submitted a proposal to the United Kingdom that will ensure continued local democratic rule in the British Virgin islands (BVI).

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – A High Court ruling that Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo had defamed a former government minister over statements he made concerning her acquisition of a plot of land, has been upheld following a split decision by the Full Court on Thursday.

HAVANA, Cuba – Legislators in Cuba’s parliament have declared that the Caribbean island will observe May 25th as Africa Day to celebrate the roots and formation of Cuban nationality.

BELMOPAN, Belize –Prime Minister John Briceño has brushed aside opposition calls for the dismissal of his Minister of Home Affairs, Kareem Musa, and the resignation of Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, amid concerns being raised regarding the crime situation in Belize.

NEW YORK, New York – A Haitian-American legislator here has spearheaded a letter written by more than a dozen of her New York City Council colleagues asking United States President Joe Biden to proclaim May as Haitian Heritage Month in the US.

NEW YORK, New York – Early voting got underway on Saturday for a seat in Brooklyn, New York vacated by former New York State Assembly Member Nick Perry, who earlier this week was sworn in as the first Jamaican-born national to be United States Ambassador to Jamaica. 

NEW YORK, New York – The New York State Assembly has passed a resolution formally designating May as Haitian Heritage Month.