St. Lucia Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre is calling on Caribbean leaders to improve direct communication, as controversy continues over the reappointment of Dr Carla Barnett as Secretary-General of CARICOM. Speaking at a Cabinet press briefing on Monday, Pierre avoided engaging directly in the dispute involving Trinidad and Tobago, which has claimed it was not … Continued
A dispute has intensified within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) following questions raised by Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar over the process used to reappoint Secretary-General Carla Barnett. In a statement, CARICOM Chairman and St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Terrance Drew defended the process, saying all member states were properly informed ahead of … Continued
A 17-year-old student of Elmore Stoutt High School has stepped into one of the Territory’s highest offices as part of a youth leadership initiative. Roman Nibbs Alberto was officially sworn in as “Premier for a Week,” a programme spearheaded by the Premier’s Office to give young people firsthand experience in government, while building leadership, public … Continued
Eligible applicants can now request access to beneficial ownership information. This, as the Government launched the new operational Legitimate Interest Access (LIA) system. According to Government, the new system follows an extensive programme of legislative, operational and technical work and is aligned with the approach taken by other financial centres globally, including the European Union’s … Continued
Professor Hilary Beckles, Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission, has hailed the decision by the United Nations General Assembly to formally designate the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the “gravest crime against humanity.” The resolution was adopted during the 80th session of the Assembly at a special sitting marking the International Day of Remembrance of … Continued
Ministers responsible for environment and sustainable development from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have underscored the need for integrated strategies to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, as they convened in Georgetown, Guyana for a key regional meeting on Thursday. The call came during the opening of the 124th Meeting of the Council for Trade … Continued
A newly announced reunification within the National Democratic Party (NDP) is already stirring political debate, as questions emerge over who will ultimately lead the Opposition heading into the next General Election. The NDP confirmed this week that Opposition Leader Hon. Myron Walwyn and Hon. Mitch Turnbull have officially rejoined the party following a period of … Continued
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has welcomed the adoption of a landmark United Nations (UN) resolution declaring the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution, titled “Declaration of the Trafficking of Enslaved Africans and Racialised Chattel Enslavement of Africans as the Gravest Crime Against Humanity,” was … Continued
Travelers from Grenada and Nicaragua will soon face steep new costs to visit the United States (US), after the State Department announced they will be included in an expanded visa bond programme taking effect April 2. Under the policy, nationals from the two countries will be required to pay a refundable bond ranging from US$5,000 … Continued
Three United States (US) senators have introduced a War Powers Resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from taking military action against Cuba without congressional approval. Senators Tim Kaine, Adam Schiff, and Ruben Gallego said the measure would require any US involvement in hostilities against Cuba to be authorised by Congress. The resolution, which could … Continued
