HAVANA, Cuba – The government of Cuba has thanked the Organization of Petroleum Exporting countries (OPEC) for supporting the economy of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean nation, even as the United States continues to tighten its restrictions against the island.
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ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica has called for an end to United States trade and economic sanctions against Venezuela, claiming Washington’s measures were also affecting the Caribbean nation’s development.
THE VALLEY, Anguilla – The main Opposition Anguilla Progressive Movement (APM) last month’s general elections in this British Overseas Territory.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Jamaican Judith Green regional manager for the Caribbean.
The coalition of Team Unity, led by Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris, was returned to power in St. Kitts and Nevis following last month’s general elections in the Caribbean nation.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) plans to resume its regional and international operations this month on a phased basis out of its hub in Jamaica.
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas government said it has re-affirmed its commitment to eradicating racism and protecting the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of all people.
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Bermuda will get its first female and first black governor later this year.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley has announced that general elections will be held here on Aug. 10.
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas is moving into another stage of re-opening its economy during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic amid warnings that nationals and visitors alike could be fined as much as $1,000 for failing to wear a mask in public.
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Police have charged Fuad Abu Bakr, leader of the New National Vision (NNV) political party, with several crimes, following his arrest last month as persons protested the killing of three people by police.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica recorded a 40 percent drop in the poverty rate in 2018, the lowest in a decade.
The non-profit organization provided the locally manufactured face shields to health care workers on the front-line as part of their commitment to support the health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic. The group has also committed to supporting the health sector with other Personal Protective Equipment.
