Divided they stand: Caribbean nations take sides on Venezuela
By George Popplewell From Global Voices The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations’ position on the situation in Venezuela became clearer over the past weekend—and it’s anything but unified. Allegiances didn’t necessarily align, however, with those expressed in the Organization of American States (OAS)…
OPINION: So, what’s next? [No star countries]
From Jolly Green I recently read with great interest an article in which Tobago was described as a two-star country.However, when you look at countries and attach stars to them, you may well notice there are several no star Caribbean…
CARICOM delegation to the UN, led by Prime Minister Harris, acts as a crucial go-between to advance meaningful dialogue and diplomacy on Venezuela
The Caribbean Community’s high-profile shuttle diplomacy mission to the United Nations, which is being led by the Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, in his capacity as CARICOM’s Chairman, follows through on the offer…
Baseball: Caribbean Series might be canceled after move from Venezuela
By Enrique Rojas From ESPN ORLANDO, Fla. — The member leagues of the Caribbean Professional Baseball Leagues Confederation voted on Thursday to halt plans for the 2019 Caribbean Series in Venezuela and left open a period of 24 hours to…
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Jamaican churches questions country’s stance against Venezuela
From Jamaica Gleaner The Jamaica Council of Churches (JCC) says it is mystified by two major decisions made by the Andrew Holness administration against Venezuela. In a press release yesterday, the JCC said it was concerned that the current administration…
Russia, the US and the Caribbean: A political power play?
By Rebeca Theodore From nation of Change Russia’s presence in the Caribbean now highlights the need for the United States to enlarge security cooperation, including drug prohibition, intelligence and cybersecurity support for many Latin American and Caribbean states. As Cold…
Trinidad and Tobago: National Drama Association president drowns on north coast
By Kimoy Leon Sing From Trinidad Express President of the National Drama Association of Trinidad and Tobago (NDATT) Edwin Erminy Bayley has died. Bayley drowned at Grande Riviere Beach on Trinidad’s north coast on Monday. The NDATT in a press…
Oil prices fall – Exxon Mobil records worst annual performance since 1981
By Dennis Adonis From Guyana Guardian With US oil Giant Exxon Mobil recording a 22% loss for 2018, and oil prices slumping by more than 40% since October this year, analysts have revealed that the company is now heading for…
Caribbean Islands can expect greater influx of Venezuelans
From Curacao Chronicle WILLEMSTAD – Aruba and Curaçao must be prepared for even more refugees from Venezuela. In Aruba, Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago together there are now an estimated 147,000 Venezuelan migrants. That number will rise…
Bribery Menu details how corruption rules in Venezuela
From WN Bloomberg reported on Tuesday about a list of bribery payments making the rounds on the social media WhatsApp in Latin America which shows the going rates for a number of services for Venezuelans. The list includes $4,500 for…
