Focusing on LGBTQ Latin American, Caribbean seniors
By Matt Tracy From GCN An international coalition dedicated to achieving LGBTQ rights in Latin America and the Caribbean is teaming up with Advocacy and Services for LGBT Elders (SAGE) to highlight issues facing queer seniors and advocate for improving…
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Humanitarian action for Children 2020 – Latin America and the Caribbean
REPORT from UN Children’s Fund From Relief Web Latin America and the Caribbean Countries in Latin America and the Caribbean are increasingly facing rapid-onset and protracted socio-economic crises with serious humanitarian implications. Risk scenarios project that 18 million people are in…
Two UWI academics receive Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence 2020
The UWI Regional Headquarters Jamaica. December 5, 2019—Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has expressed his delight at the announcement of two UWI academics being among awardees – yet again – for the Anthony N Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence. Among…
Dominica protesters block airport roads in Election fight/Saint Lucian police deployed to Dominica ahead of General Election
AP From VOA News Dominica protesters block airport roads in Election fight ROSEAU, DOMINICA – Protesters trying to cancel national elections have blocked roads leading to the main airport on the eastern Caribbean island of Dominica. Supporters of the opposition…
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The UWI recognised for world class climate change research and activism
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, November 30, 2019—It was just two months ago that Professor Michael Taylor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), along with an internationally respected group of scientists, urgently called on world leaders to accelerate…
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20 years of ‘Dreamy Weddings’ in the Caribbean
By Shajunee Gumbs From OECS Wednesday, November 27, 2019 — Dreamy Weddings recently launched its 20th Anniversary Celebrations and has announced its first-ever Group Vow Renewal in St. Kitts for November 7, 2020. The exciting event was held at the St….
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OPINION: Does the Caribbean passport scandal affect Saint Vincent again?
By Jolly Green Today I read the heading “Immunity for sale: Diplomatic passport trade investigated,” That heading was from Dominica News. Then I listened and watched a video recording made by Al Jazeera News Agency, which could be the basis…
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US Congress Roundtable on de-risking in the Caribbean hailed a success
Reproduced Courtesy 268Today Thursday, November 21, 2019 — Representatives of the government of the 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) had a fully attended Roundtable meeting on Tuesday, 19 November, with members of the U.S. Congress and senior representatives of major U.S. banks, concerning…
OECS Chairman extends congratulations to new Premier of Montserrat
Statement from the OECS Commission Thursday, November 21, 2019 — Chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Honourable Gaston Browne, conveyed congratulations to Premier Easton Taylor-Farrell on his resounding victory at the election polls on…
After trade deal, unhealthy foods flowed into Central America, Dominican Republic, study finds
The research highlights the importance of studying the ties between trade and diet Wednesday, November 20, 2019 — BUFFALO, N.Y. — How do free trade agreements impact diet and health? A study on a trade deal between the U.S. and smaller,…
