Politics

Legitimate interest access fully operational- Premier says it represents significant milestone

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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

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley.

CRC Chairman hails UN vote declaring slavery “gravest crime against humanity”

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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

CARICOM Ministers push integrated approach to Climate, Biodiversity, and Pollution

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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

NDP Reunification Sparks Leadership Questions Ahead of 2027 Elections

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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

CARICOM welcomes UN resolution declaring slavery a crime against humanity

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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

US imposes costly visa bonds on Grenada, Nicaragua travelers

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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

Senators challenge Trump over Cuba military threats

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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

Jamaica ends decades-long medical cooperation with Cuba amid US scrutiny

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Jamaica has ended its decades-long medical cooperation programme with Cuba after the two governments failed to reach new terms for a technical cooperation agreement. According to Jamaica’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the decision follows unsuccessful efforts to negotiate a replacement for the previous agreement, which expired in February 2023. Under the programme, … Continued

Donald Trump says Cuba “will fall soon,” claims negotiations underway

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U.S. President Donald Trump says Cuba’s government could soon collapse, claiming that Havana is already seeking negotiations with Washington. According to CNN, during a call with their outlet Trump said the Cuban government “is gonna fall pretty soon,” adding that officials there are eager to reach a deal with the United States.  “They want to … Continued