Critical fund expands conservation efforts in Caribbean

Features Newsday Reporter 2 Hrs Ago The Imperial Amazon Parrot (Amazona imperialis), also known as the sisserou, is a critically-endangered species found only on the Commonwealth of Dominica. - THE Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) is expanding …

Gonsalves warns of economic impact on Caribbean from US tariffs on Chinese ships

St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves issued a strong warning on Wednesday about the potential severe economic consequences for the Caribbean if the United States proceeds with a proposal to impose a one million US dollar fee on …

Rubio visits Guyana as part of his Caribbean tour to promote energy independence and curb migration

US lawmakers urge Secretary Rubio to address Haiti crisis during Caribbean trip and engage CARICOM leaders

Overview: U.S. lawmakers sent a letter urging Secretary Rubio to use his Caribbean trip to rally international and regional support for a Haitian-led solution to the country's humanitarian and security crisis. A  group of U.S. lawmakers is urging …

Primary school teacher who sued after colleague imitated famous Lilt catchphrase in Caribbean accent loses race ...

A primary school teacher sued for race discrimination after a colleague put on a Caribbean accent and said 'Totally Tropical Taste' to imitate a soft drink advert catchphrase. Trainee Ikhals Yousif said a woman assigned to be her mentor put on a …

India-UN Fund Supports 15 Caribbean Countries in Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of Diseases

Bridgetown, Barbados, 27 March 2025 (PAHO/WHO) - In an ambitious move to combat mother-to-child transmission of diseases like HIV, Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Chagas disease, 15 Caribbean nations are coming together under a project funded by the India- …

Caribbean private sector upset about proposed tariff on Chinese ships

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends an interview after meeting with Russian officials, at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Feb. 18, 2025. Photo by EVELYN HOCKSTEIN/POOL/AFP via Getty Images A normally conservative regional umbrella …

Dutch Caribbean Police Force Selects ZEPCAM T3 Live Body Worn Cameras to Enhance Safety and Transparency

Video  |  2025-03-27 The advanced live streaming solution strengthens operational oversight while fostering greater public trust. The Dutch Caribbean Police Force (KPCN) has implemented ZEPCAM T3 Live bodycams to enhance safety and transparency during …

PAHO and CARPHA collaborate to strengthen national and supranational regulatory systems in the Caribbean

Miami, March 17, 2025. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), organized a two-day workshop on “Strengthening National and Supranational Regulatory Systems in the Caribbean” in Miami, …

Funding Caribbean Creativity: Funde...

March 26th, 2025 -- A dozen national, regional and international funders in the Caribbean arts and culture sector joined the first Caribbean Arts and Culture Funder Convening on March 20. Cohosted by the Caribbean Culture Fund (CCF) and the Caribbean …