Garifuna celebrate their heritage at City Hall
BY TEQUILA MINSKY From Caribbean Life In the spirit of the evening, echoing Garifuna colors, New York City Council Member Vanessa L. Gibson wore a dress in bold geometric designs of black, yellow, and white at the City Hall event…
Latin American countries sign legally binding pact to protect land defenders
By Arthur Neslen From The Guardian UK New treaty compels states to investigate and punish killings and attacks on people defending their land or environment Officials from 24 Latin American and Caribbean states have signed a legally binding environmental rights…
“Caribbean Honduras” teaches Mesoamerican history
By GILLIAN REINHARD EDITOR-IN-CHIEF From The Trinity Tripod Students interested in Latin-American culture and history were treated on Feb. 15 to a common hour lecture by Professor of History and International Studies Dario Euraque. A Honduran native, Professor Euraque explained…
Sir Ronald Sanders: Is the OAS’ credibility in doubt?
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Caribbean360 WASHINGTON, United States, Friday January 26, 2018 – Not for the first time, the Organization of American States (OAS) is in danger of reinforcing the widely held view that it ignores its own declared…
Cayman Islands: HMCI Statement on Tsunami Response
Following an earthquake north of Honduras late last night (Tuesday, 9 January 2018) the Cayman Islands was placed under a tsunami threat for around two hours. Just over a half-hour after the incident, sensors in the port of George Town…
Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Caribbean Sea between coast of Honduras and Cayman Islands
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck in the Caribbean Sea between the coast of Honduras and the Cayman Islands on Tuesday night. There were no early reports of damage on land. Tsunami warning centers said no tsunami…
Where is Tropical Storm Nate going and when will it hit?
BY JULIANA ROSE PIGNATARO From IBT UPDATE: Since this article was written TD 16 is now tropical Storm Nate (as of 9am Thu Oct 5). All graphics have been updated to this time stamp. Tropical Depression 16, churning over warm…
Taiwan defense minister to tour Central America and Caribbean, transit in U.S.
By Matthew Strong,From Taiwan News Invitation by Nicaraguan armed forces chief at origin of tour TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Defense Minister Feng Shih-kuan (馮世寬) will pass through New York and Los Angeles on his way to and from five Central American…
Lawrence looking forward to Caribbean derby – T&T expects stern challenge from Reggae Boyz
From Sportsmax Trinidad and Tobago head coach Dennis Lawrence insists the team is looking forward to another ‘Caribbean derby’ ahead of next week’s friendly international against rivals Jamaica. The twin island republic is expected to host the Reggae Boyz at…
Jamaica to seek UNWTO executive council position
From Caribbean News Now KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said Jamaica has submitted its candidacy to occupy one of five seats allocated to the Regional Commission of the Americas on the Executive Council of the United Nations…








