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PM Mitchell leads NDC to historic victory

Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell led his ruling National Democratic  Congress (NDC) to an historic electoral victory here on Thursday, with the party winning for the first time, a second...

Trinidad to face scrutiny over emergency powers, detention in UN review

 Trinidad and Tobago’s human rights record will come under scrutiny at the United Nations next week, with submissions...

UN remains focus on securing peace in Haiti

UNITED NATIONS - The United Nations says it remains focused on supporting efforts to restore security and stability...

CRC chairman welcomes the leaders of Britain “to the “ancestral site” of slavery

The chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission (CRC), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, has described as “a...

King to address slavery during Commonwealth speech in Antigua

King Charles III is to speak with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" on the lasting pain of the...

‘Trinidad won’t recognise’ Barnett as Caricom Secretary General after August

PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar says Trinidad and Tobago will not recognise Dr. Carla Barnett as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary...

CXC says AI approach based on fairness and human judgement

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is assuring students, teachers and parents across the region that its approach to artificial intelligence (AI) in School-Based Assessments...

‘Concerning’ spread of TB in detention facilities

KINGSTON – The Ministry of Health in Jamaica has expressed grave concern over the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in state detention facilities, particularly at...

OAS highlights progress in Haiti support efforts

Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has updated member states on the organization’s ongoing support for Haiti, citing progress...

Four persons convicted of conspiracy to murder former Haitian leader

A Florida jury on Friday convicted four men on charges of plotting to kill Haitian President Jovenel Moïse in 2021 by hiring mercenaries to assassinate...

St. Lucia hosting Caribbean Investment Summit

The St. Lucia government says it regards the four-day 2026 Caribbean Investment Summit (CIS26) as representing a strategic platform to strengthen regional cooperation, reinforce...