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CARICOM plans to remove 6-month stay limit by March 31
Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, has announced that nationals from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will have the ability to travel throughout the region by the end of March. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP During the closing news conference of the four-day CARICOM summit in Georgetown, Guyana, Mottley stated that leaders had made…
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US officials seize more than 300 firearms bound for Caribbean
An operation headed by the US Department of Homeland Security resulted in the seizure of 318 firearms, 314 magazines, and almost 20,000 rounds of ammunition bound for CARICOM member states. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday following his return from the 46th CARICOM Heads of Government…
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COMMUNIQUE: Issued at end of 46th regular meeting of conference of heads of government of CARICOM
The Forty-Sixth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held from 25 – 28 February in Georgetown, Guyana. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Chair of the Conference, His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, presided over the Meeting. Members of the Conference in…
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The UWI, Cave Hill and interCaribbean Airways announce new partnership
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus has partnered with regional airline, interCaribbean Airways to cater to the development of aviation students, and promote the growth of the regional air transport industry. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday, February 29,…
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Concerns raised about method used to send CDB President on administrative leave
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne Wednesday said concerns have been raised about the method used to send the President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus “Gene” Leon, on administrative leave since January. The CDB has remained mum on the circumstances surrounding the decision to send the St Lucian-born economist on…
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‘Blocked’ artiste was on Interpol red list – President Ali
In a passionate plea to fellow Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders to safeguard the future generation, President Dr. Irfaan Ali called for a collective approach to ensure Caribbean music reflects a culture of unity and promotes positivity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of the Heads of Government of…
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Morgan Heritage lead singer Peter has died
Lead singer of Morgan Heritage, Peter Anthony Morgan has died. The family made a post of the singer’s passing stating that Morgan, affectionately called ‘Peetah’, died on Sunday. The post did not reveal how he passed. “It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son and brother and lead…
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St Vincent, Grenada police probe suspected murder of US sailors by escaped prisoners
Detectives from St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada were on Friday combing a catamaran for evidence as they investigate the disappearance of two United States sailors. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP The sailors, whose names have not been released, are said to have been aboard the yacht ‘Simplicity’ when it was…
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Parents of two girls who survived a dorm fire that killed 20 in Guyana sue the government
The parents of two teenagers who survived a fire that killed 20 people at a high school dormitory for Indigenous girls last year have sued the government, accusing authorities of negligence. The lawsuit is seeking more than $50,000 for each of the two unidentified 14-year-old girls who were rescued by authorities and residents who braved…
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Innovative partnership between TNC and IFRC equips Caribbean communities to combat climate crisis
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) have successfully prepared over 3,000 people in the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Jamaica to adapt to the climate crisis. Leveraging coastal habitats to reduce risk, this initiative merges cutting-edge conservation science with disaster preparedness. CLICK HERE TO GET ON…
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CDB: Caribbean Economies on the Rebound
The majority of Caribbean economies are on the rebound says Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Ian Durant. CLICK HERE TO GET ON THE ABN WHATSAPP Speaking at the Bank’s Annual News Conference on February 20, 2024, the Bank’s chief economist stated that “CDB forecasts an average growth rate of 8.6% for…