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Rashaed Esson Staff Writer The official order establishing the nine member Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti has been published in the official gazette according to reports, a possible path to a new beginning for the gang run nation. Caricom welcomed this development in a press release on April 12 and so did UN Secretary General […]

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer As tensions grow between Venezuela and Guyana, especially after Venezuela recently adopted a law to further support its claim for Essequibo, The UN Security Council reportedly expressed on Monday April 15, that it is concerned for any further escalation in the dispute over the oil rich region Essequibo. For this, the […]

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer The World Relay Championships is coming up and The Bahamas has named its team of 28 members called team 242, according to reports. Jamaica has also named its team of 31. The relays will be held in Nassau, Bahamas at the Thomas Robinson Stadium from May 4 to 5 and about […]

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer With the ongoing conflict between Guyana and Venezuela, reports indicate that Guyana is strengthening its military capabilities, acquiring equipment from overseas. The most recent development is the signing of a $42 million deal with France, to acquire an offshore military patrol vessel set to be put in commission in 2025 alongside […]

KINGSTON, April 17 (JIS): Work continues towards the implementation of the free movement of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nationals in Member countries. During the 45th regular meeting of CARICOM Heads of Government, the leaders agreed to amend the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas by March 31, 2024, to guarantee all CARICOM nationals the right to unrestricted travel […]

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer   #Tourism#DominicanRepublic, April 5, 2024 – Adding to years of Tourism success, The Dominican Republic is aiming to reach 12 million visitors in 2024, according to the country’s Vice Minister of Tourism Jacqueline Mora, as reported by Caribbean Journal. Mora also said they want to grow between 8 and 13 percent […]

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer #TeacherShortage#Jamaica#England, April 5 – Schools in England have increased the recruitment for qualified teachers from countries outside of Europe including Jamaica, worsening the country’s shortage in teachers, according to reports. Statistics show that in 2023, 1,100 work visas were issued to qualified secondary school teachers for England, more than the five hundred […]

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer #Haiti#TrinidadandTobago#SecurityMission, April 4th, 2024 – Haiti’s transitional Presidential Council is now fully in place as all nine members have been named according to reports, and CARICOM officials are hoping that a local judge will be able to swear in them in as possible. Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago is not sending troops […]

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer #Barbados#BritishAirways, April 6th, 2024- On Sunday March 31st, Barbados celebrated being the first Caribbean country to welcome one of British Airways’ largest aircrafts, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and minister of tourism and international transport Ian Gooding Edghill, is reported highlighting that the arrival brings increased travel to Barbados, and is an […]

Rashaed Esson Staff Writer   #Haiti#Gangs, April 1, 2024– Armed gangs continue to wage attacks around Port-au-Prince on Monday April 1, this time near the National Palace. Fortunately, they didn’t gain access to the palace but surrounded it. Reports say at least 4 police officers were injured and being treated at a local hospital and […]