CARICOMLocal News Barbados breaks ground on $180M Afreximbank Trade Hub by Shanna Moore 24/03/2025 written by Shanna Moore 1 min read 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 … Continue Reading 24/03/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMGuyanaRegionalVenezuela Statement by CARICOM | Incursion by Venezuela into Guyana’s Territorial Waters by Barbados Today 01/03/2025 by Barbados Today 01/03/2025 “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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal News Minister urges CARICOM to tackle accreditation barriers amid free movement push by Shanna Moore 01/03/2025 by Shanna Moore 01/03/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMRegional CARICOM Summit: UN chief proposes fresh anti-gang Haiti security force by Emmanuel Joseph 21/02/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 21/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMRegional CARICOM debates high airport taxes cut amid calls for cheaper fares by Emmanuel Joseph 21/02/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 21/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal News PM demands urgent overhaul of CARICOM, prioritising free movement, independent funding by Emmanuel Joseph 20/02/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 20/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMRegional CARICOM nations set to reduce agri-food imports in new Partnership by Shamar Blunt 20/02/2025 by Shamar Blunt 20/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMRegional CARICOM leaders urged diversify trade in Trump era by Sheria Brathwaite 19/02/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 19/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal News Mottley demands Africa-Caribbean unity, reparations at AU Summit by Barbados Today 16/02/2025 by Barbados Today 16/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CARICOMLocal NewsRegional Upcoming CARICOM heads of government meeting to assess rapidly changing global landscape by Barbados Today 08/02/2025 by Barbados Today 08/02/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail