Caribbean News

Trinidad and Tobago to host Regional Conference on West Indies Cricket

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are set to host a pivotal Regional Conference on West Indies Cricket. Scheduled for 25 -26 April 2024, the event will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad and Tobago.

Air Adelphi New Flights to Boost Tourism in SVG: MP James

Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hon. Carlos James has welcomed the announcement of new flights connecting St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Martinique.

Caribbean countries call for multilateral approach to blue economy

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have called for a multilateral approach to transition to a “Blue Economy,” aiming to balance economic development, social cohesion, and sustainability effectively.

Fourth global coral bleaching event in the Caribbean confirmed

The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has confirmed the fourth global coral bleach event in the Caribbean.

Ninth Homicide of 2024 Occurs at Newtown Fisheries Complex on St....

Amidst ongoing concerns over public safety, St. Kitts witnessed its ninth homicide of the year on April 15th, 2024, as a fatal shooting unfolded at the Newtown Fisheries Complex between 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Belize: Police officer charged with shoving wife out of moving vehicle

A police officer has been charged and placed on interdiction after he allegedly shoved his wife out of a moving vehicle last weekend.

UN Security Council urges restraint in Guyana-Venezuela dispute

The United Nations Security Council has expressed “concern about the possible escalation of tensions” between Guyana and Venezuela as the two countries continue to claim ownership of the Essequibo region.

Grenada: Bust of Maurice Bishop to be installed for National Heroes...

Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says the government will be working along with a Cuban foundation for a sculptured bust of former Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and other people who were killed on October 19, 1983.

The Bahamas Signs On to UN BBNJ Agreement

On 12th April 2024, His Excellency Stan Smith, Permanent Representative of The Bahamas to the United Nations, signed the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use Of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (known as the “BBNJ Agreement”) at the Treaty Section of the United Nations in New York.