The Stars Foundation announces collaboration with UN World Orphans Day Promotion Committee
THE STARS FOUNDATION joined in partnership with the UN WORLD ORPHANS DAY PROMOTION COMMITTEE in a Petition Conference in New York City on October 15, 2018. The purpose of the Petition Conference was to rally international collaborators who support an…
12 candidates to replace Nikki Haley at the UN
By David A. Patten From Newsmax Once considered a posting for politicians trying to revive their fading careers, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations job has become a high-profile springboard to even greater political heights. “She’s made it a…
Nikki Haley resigns as UN Ambassador
From Newsmax Nikki Haley has resigned as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday, saying she will be leaving the administration “at the end of the year.” Trump said from the Oval Office that Haley told…
These Caribbean leaders spotlight on Derisking at UN
From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Oct. 5, 2018: Three Caribbean leaders, including two Caribbean prime ministers, used their UN General Assembly address last weekend to spotlight on the issue of “de‑risking” and the loss of correspondent banking…
St Kitts & Nevis: PM Harris’ Statement at 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly (Sept. 28th, 2018)
“We endorse a holistic approach to health, and I am happy to report that we have shifted into high gear to make an essential component of global health – universal health coverage – a reality for all citizens in St….
Farewell to an exceptional man
By Alicia Bárcena From ECLAC Op-Ed Just a few weeks ago, the calm, clear and assertive voice of an exceptional man faded out. Kofi Annan has departed, sooner than expected, for the just territory of legends. For those of us…
Reflections on Kofi Annan
By Tenesha Myrie From Caribbean News Now Since the news of Kofi Annan’s death on August 18, 2018, world leaders have been sending tributes in his honour. Kofi Annan was a secretary-general of the United Nations and is widely praised…
Suspension of importation on Round-Up, Touchdown and Glyphos
Official Statement from the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ministry of Agriculture Friday, August 24, 2018 — The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, acting on the advice of the Pesticides Board, has placed an immediate suspension on the…
More than half of older Caribbeans don’t receive pensions: Report
BY NELSON A. KING From Caribbean Life A new study by two United Nations’ agencies has found that more than half of older persons in Latin America and the Caribbean do not receive a pension from a contributing system. In…
UN financing forum sees focus on debt relief for vulnerable Caribbean nations
By Amy Lieberman From devex UNITED NATIONS — Concern over debt vulnerability and risks for small island developing states in the Caribbean, likely set to face another strong hurricane season this year, guided an emerging consensus for action at the…