The first democratically elected Marxist – Cheddi Jagan
By: Amílcar Sanatan From telesur Unlike most of the leaders of the Caribbean Left, Jagan long described himself as a Marxist and his ideologies grew with time. “This court is not interested in justice but in law but what I…
More uncertainty for Caribbean sugar producers
By Bert WilkinsonFrom New York Amsterdam News In just six months, sugar producers in the Caribbean Community will be forced to confront a major new challenge linked to a decision by the European Union to end decades of fixed quotas…
Sightsavers hails successful outcome of major Caribbean eye care programme
Sightsavers is celebrating the successful completion of a major programme in the Caribbean region, which has led to thousands of successful treatments and delivered improvements in eye health systems. The programme has created a step change in the provision of…
Frantic scramble by Caribbean for oil, gas
ByBert Wilkinson From Amsterdam News From all appearances, several countries in the 15-nation Caribbean Community are rushing to sign offshore oil exploration agreements with big … From all appearances, several countries in the 15-nation Caribbean Community are rushing to sign…
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ICTs eye single Caricom ICT space
By Miranda La Rose From newsday T&T INFORMATION communication technology (ICT) cluster agencies in Caricom member states have begun discussions on developing an integrated work plan among themselves towards the development of a “Single ICT Space” in the region. The…
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The View from Europe: Tourism is vital to the Caribbean economy
By David Jessop From Guyanese Online David Jessop “Tourism is a vital sector to the economies of member states.” So said Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government in the communiqué that followed their recent inter-sessional meeting in Georgetown, Guyana. Taken…
Insel air fleet not allowed in Guyana due to safety concerns
From Caribbean News Service GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Feb 22 2017 – The Guyana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has taken a decision to not allow the Insel Air fleet to fly into Guyana due to safety concerns. This was confirmed by Director…
Caricom to employ lobbyist to tackle ‘de-risking’ issues
GEORGETOWN—Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders have agreed to employ the services of a lobbyist to help the region deal with the issue of de-risking in the banking sector, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said. Correspondent banks, which are…
Two detained after alleged thief beaten to death in Guyana (updated)
By Kaieteur News From St Lucia news Online KAIETEUR NEWS – Police are questioning a female Alliance For Change Councillor and her father, in connection with the vigilante-style beating death of a 22-year-old man at Good Hope, East Bank Essequibo….
Spouses of CARICOM leaders to address violence against women at meeting in Guyana
From Jamaica Observer GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The high rate of violence against women will be among issues discussed when the Forum of the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) Spouses of Heads of State and Government on the Every Caribbean Woman, Every…
