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Savita Singh makes history with Chutney Soca Monarch win(Trinidad and Tobago Express) Savita Singh created history on Monday morning when she became the first woman to win the Chutney Soca Monarch title. Singh performed her song, The Ring, and delivered a drone light show to the thousands who gathered at Skinner Park in San Fernando. Rasika Dindial placed second with her hit chutney...
Guyana, Belize call for agricultural integration and removal of regional trade barriersBelize and Guyana have committed to strengthening agricultural cooperation and dismantling long-standing regional trade barriers, as President Dr. Mohamed...
Fmr CDB President passes awayFormer President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr. William Warren Smith passed away. Dr. Smith served as the bank’s President...
Venezuela’s ‘threatening objectives’ endanger regional peace, security – OASSee below the full statement from the Organization of American States (OAS): The General Secretariat of the Organization of American...
‘US has no plans for secret military base in Guyana’ – White House officialAmid continued accusations from the Nicolas Maduro-led administration in Venezuela, the White House National Security Communications Advisor, John Kirby clarified...
Outrage in Ecuador: CARICOM concerned at storming of Mexican EmbassyIn light of heightening tensions between Ecuador and Mexico, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has called on both sides to resolve...
Slavery tribunal? Africa and Caribbean unite on reparations[Reuters] – Support is building among Africa and Caribbean nations for the creation of an international tribunal on atrocities dating...
Guyana puts Venezuela on notice that latest attempt to annex Essequibo will not be allowedSee below the full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Government of the Cooperative...
Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock(Reuters) – More than 53,000 people fled Haiti’s capital in just three weeks of March as conflict between powerful armed...
Haitian crisis discussed during President Ali, Secretary Blinken telephone conversationPresident Dr. Irfaan Ali, who is the current Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the United States Secretary of...
Brazil, France launch $1.1B program to protect Amazon rainforest(Reuters) – Brazil and France on Tuesday launched an investment program to protect the Brazilian and Guyanese Amazon rainforest involving...
Work ongoing to develop CARICOM’s border control plan – BennMinister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn recently outlined the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) ambitious plan to establish a single space for...
RSS meeting convenes with focus on Haiti’s crisis, transnational crimeBy Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.stagingsites.cc The 49th Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers commenced on Friday with an emphasis on...
Recent actions by Venezuela a ‘flagrant violation’ of Guyana’s sovereignty & territorial integrity – Foreign Ministry saysSee below full statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation: The Government of the Cooperative Republic...
‘Highly regrettable’ – Benn condemns Venezuela’s violation of Argyle DeclarationBy Isanella Patoir Isanella@newsroom.stagingsites.cc Minister of Home Affairs Robeson Benn on Friday expressed deep concern over Venezuela’s disregard for the...
Guyana aims for regional agricultural advancement as successful FAO regional conference concludesMinister of Agriculture Zulfikar Mustapha on Thursday lauded the successful conclusion of the 38th session of the Food and Agriculture...
Guyana & Cuba partnering to meet region’s agrochemical needsGuyana is hoping to leverage the strengths of Cuba’s biopharmaceutical industry as the Caribbean hopes to import fewer pesticides, insecticides...
President Ali to receive award from American Foundation for UWISee below full release from the American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (UWI): The countdown is on...
Complaints filed against judges as dozens of cases pass deadline[Barbados Today] – Formal complaints have been lodged against certain judges over their delay in delivering decisions within the time...
Trinidad eyes more food trade with Guyana as new ferry service starts upA new ferry service in the Southern Caribbean will be operational in about three months and already, Trinidad and Tobago...
Trinidad amending law that restricts honey importation – Agri MinisterAfter years of complaints from regional producers, Trinidad and Tobago is amending the legislation that restricts the importation and transshipment...
