Statement from CARICOM Chair on posthumous pardon granted to Marcus Garvey Barbados Today19/01/202501.6K views The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) expresses its profound gratitude for the posthumous pardon granted by the Biden administration to the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, a distinguished civil rights activist, Pan-Africanist… Read more
PM Mottley receives Suriname’s highest national award Barbados Today17/01/20250561 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley received one of Suriname’s highest national awards for her exceptional contribution to the relationship between the two countries, her leadership within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and… Read more
CARICOM Chairman urges unity and action in 2025 to tackle global challenges Barbados Today01/01/20250831 views CARICOM Chairman and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley said on Wednesday the 15-member regional bloc enters 2025 facing significant challenges but also remarkable opportunities, all amid a global landscape filled… Read more
Regional leaders to meet with US delegation in Barbados Barbados Today29/11/20240956 views Several regional leaders are set to meet with a high-level United States delegation in Barbados this weekend. The disclosure came on Thursday from Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr Keith… Read more
Caribbean labour ministers agree on rapid, coordinated action to address labour challenges Barbados Today27/10/202401.1K views Caribbean Community (Caricom) labour ministers have joined their counterparts from the Americas in endorsing a new initiative that lays the groundwork for addressing the region’s most labour challenges. The Organization… Read more
Ambassador appeals for unity, peace in CARICOM and beyond Aguinaldo Belgrave08/10/202401.5K views On the 48th anniversary of the Cubana Airlines bombing off the coast of Barbados, Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM David Comissiong called for justice, solidarity, and global peace. The commemoration,… Read more
Barbados, CARICOM reaffirm commitment to deepen ties with Africa Sheria Brathwaite08/09/20240958 views Barbados and other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) states are reaffirming their commitment to deepen ties with Africa. During a flag-raising ceremony held on Saturday at Government Headquarters as part of the… Read more
CCJ overturns court-martial conviction in landmark case Emmanuel Joseph03/08/202403.2K views A landmark case in Caribbean military justice has drawn attention to the delicate balance between maintaining military discipline and ensuring due process for service members as the Caribbean Court of… Read more
Message of Condolence from CARICOM on the passing of Sir Neville Nicholls Barbados Today14/07/202401.1K views The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is profoundly saddened at the passing of former President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Sir Neville Nicholls. Sir Neville served the CDB with distinction in… Read more
Caribbean rum producers toast to responsible drinking Stefon Jordan12/07/20240651 views The West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA) is stirring up change in the Caribbean’s drinking culture and the perception of alcohol use, balancing industry interests with public health… Read more