Barbados breaks ground on $180M Afreximbank Trade Hub Shanna Moore24/03/202501.8K views The Afreximbank African Trade Centre, to be erected on prime land at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael, will be constructed to the tune of US$180 million, according to President of the… Read more
Statement by CARICOM | Incursion by Venezuela into Guyana’s Territorial Waters Barbados Today01/03/202501K views “All such acts of aggression and provocation are contrary to international law and the 2023 Argyle Declaration”. Earlier today, March 1, 2025, CARICOM was informed by the President of Guyana,… Read more
Minister urges CARICOM to tackle accreditation barriers amid free movement push Shanna Moore01/03/20250707 views Minister of Foreign Affairs Kerrie Symmonds has criticised the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for failing to address longstanding accreditation barriers, warning that these obstacles could undermine the bloc’s historic move towards… Read more
CARICOM Summit: UN chief proposes fresh anti-gang Haiti security force Emmanuel Joseph21/02/20250796 views A new, more effective international security rescue plan for Haiti, aimed at combating violent gangs and paving the way for peace and stability in the Caribbean nation, is set to… Read more
CARICOM debates high airport taxes cut amid calls for cheaper fares Emmanuel Joseph21/02/20250654 views Montserrat’s premier has ignited a debate on airport taxes at the CARICOM summit, arguing that high fees are hindering free movement within the 15-nation community. But Minister in the Ministry… Read more
PM demands urgent overhaul of CARICOM, prioritising free movement, independent funding Emmanuel Joseph20/02/20250862 views Talking points: Rising cost of living: Mottley argued that action must replace talk, particularly regarding food security and regional production. Climate crisis: She emphasised the need… Read more
CARICOM nations set to reduce agri-food imports in new Partnership Shamar Blunt20/02/20250786 views The CARICOM Private Sector Organisation (CPSO) has entered into a partnership with an international crop research agency specialising in dryland farming in a bid to reduce extra-regional agri-food imports. … Read more
CARICOM leaders urged diversify trade in Trump era Sheria Brathwaite19/02/202501.1K views Experts on Tuesday warned that the Caribbean Community must adapt swiftly to changing global economic dynamics, particularly in light of the US President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda. At… Read more
Mottley demands Africa-Caribbean unity, reparations at AU Summit Barbados Today16/02/202501.7K views Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, in a powerful address at the 38th African Union Summit, called for a historic realignment between Africa and the Caribbean to break free from colonial… Read more
Upcoming CARICOM heads of government meeting to assess rapidly changing global landscape Barbados Today08/02/20250924 views The Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett, says regional heads of Government will assess challenges arising in the rapidly changing global context when they meet in… Read more