Barbados makes human rights case for climate compensation Barbados Today24/04/20240830 views Barbados has urged the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) to acknowledge obligations for compensating climate change damage, declaring that international laws mandate such measures. The IACHR is being asked… Read more
CDB president resigns, threatens lawsuit Barbados Today24/04/20240729 views The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) on Tuesday remained mum on the resignation of its president, Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, who has also threatened to file a lawsuit against the… Read more
CDB President resigns with “immediate effect” Barbados Today23/04/202402.1K views SOURCE- CMC- President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Hyginus Gene Leon, has resigned with “immediate effect” from the regional financial institution. According to a three-page letter sent to the… Read more
Guyana Harpy Eagles triumph in West Indies Championship Barbados Today21/04/20240677 views The Guyana Harpy Eagles have emerged triumphant once again, retaining their West Indies Championship title and collecting US$250 000 in a thrilling showcase of cricket prowess. President of Cricket West… Read more
Drones being used in latest crime fighting operation in Guyana Barbados Today20/04/20240674 views The Guyana Police Force and the Guyana Defence Force have launched a joint operation aimed at fighting crime and tackling the reckless use of the country’s roadways through the use… Read more
More than 2 500 people killed in Haiti during first three months of 2024: UN report Barbados Today20/04/20240469 views The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) says more than 2,500 people have been killed or injured due to gang violence in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (Caricom) country during… Read more
Members to Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council named Barbados Today17/04/20240481 views Haiti has named the members of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) paving the way for the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country to continue efforts at holding fresh elections in a… Read more
Embassy raid sparks outcry: Urgent healing action needed Sasha Mehter14/04/20240907 views On April 10, the Permanent Council of the Organisation of American States (OAS) passed a resolution firmly denouncing the government of Ecuador for authorising an intrusion of the Mexican Embassy… Read more
Former Surinamese president Bouterse ineligible to enter United States Barbados Today13/04/20240685 views The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on former Surinamese President Desiré Delano Bouterse and six former Surinamese military officials for alleged “gross violations of human rights.” State Department spokesman… Read more
Grammy Award winner Sean Paul, Soca superstar Kes to collaborate on official ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 anthem Barbados Today12/04/20240795 views The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced that iconic Grammy award winning artist Sean Paul and Soca superstar Kes will join forces to produce the official anthem of the ICC… Read more