Bahamas gov’t still awaiting report on Jamaican women
From Jamaica Observer NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) — The Bahamas government says it does not condone the “abuse of any detainee” as it awaits the findings of an investigation into the arrest of 11 Jamaican women earlier this month. Foreign Affairs…
Grenada joins regional call at UN for action on climate change
From UN News Centre 2 October 2015 – A framework for climate change “cannot wait,” Grenada’s Foreign Minister said today, joining other leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean calling for urgent action in the United Nations General Assembly. “The…
Cayman Islands Premier invited to House of Lords to give keynote message
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin has been invited as a guest of honour to deliver the keynote message at the Caribbean Council’s Annual Reception at the House of Lords in London. The event, which…
Mitchell addresses misinformation surrounding new [Bamamas] immigration policy
From Bahama Islands Info NASSAU, Bahamas — The new immigration policies came into effect on Saturday, November 1 and in the wake of a routine spot check by the Department of Immigration, images and commentary were posted in social media…
First Caribbean MOAS sets stage to enlighten youth
Basseterre, St. Kitts, August 26, 2014 (SKNIS): Plans are well underway for the first ever Model Organization of American States (MOAS) General Assembly in the English speaking Caribbean to be hosted in St. Kitts and Nevis. In an exclusive interview…
Canada promotes enhanced public financial management in the Caribbean
The Government of Canada announced funding toward the Enhancing Public Financial Management in the Caribbean initiative, which will improve the capacity of national institutions to better manage public finances in the face of rising financial vulnerabilities. The initiative, valued at…