By PAHO | January 22, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland, 22 January 2023 (PAHO) – The 154th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board kicked off today in Geneva, Switzerland. During the week, members of the Board will discuss over 40 health topics, including WHO’s 14th General Program of Work (GPW14); health emergency prevention, preparedness […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders Watch Sir Ronald Sanders reflecting on the Caribbean here. The Organization of American States (OAS) demonstrated its continuing relevance and importance to member states by playing a constructive role in ensuring the transition of government in Guatemala, despite numerous attempts to disrupt the process. Undoubtedly, had the OAS and its Secretary-General, […]
Haiti celebrated its 220th Independence Anniversary on January 1, 2024. Haiti made history by being the first country in the Western Hemisphere to abolish slavery on January 1, 1804. Slavery was abolished in the British Empire in 1838. Ancestors’ Day and Independence Day are commemorated on the first two days of the calendar year. Many […]
Editorial credit: Ruben Martinez Barricarte / Shutterstock.com By NPR Staff | January 2, 2024 | npr.org Harvard University President Claudine Gay announced Tuesday afternoon that she will step aside following new accusations of plagiarism. Her resignation comes just six months after she was appointed in the top job. A letter from Gay, the university’s first […]
Courtesy: T&T Prime Minister’s Office Message to the nation from Dr the Honorable Keith Rowley Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on the occasion of New Years Day 2024 Fellow Citizens, It is with great anticipation that I share with you the welcoming of the new year 2024 and extend greetings from […]
By WiredJA News Team PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago: One of the most colorful politicians in the Caribbean, Former Trinidad & Tobago Prime Minister Basdeo Panday, died today, January 1, 2024 at 90. Panday died on Monday, New Year’s Day, surrounded by family, his daughter Mickela said in a statement. “In life and death, he was […]
By Leo Gilling Leaders are not without blame for painting a picture that crime is easily solvable. Not so. Problems like high crime built up over the years do not disappear at the stroke of a wand. No matter how much money is infused. If it appears resolved quickly, watch for the reappearance elsewhere. High […]
As the in-coming Chairman of CARICOM, I extend warm New Year’s greetings to all citizens across our beloved Caribbean Community. May 2024 be for all of us, a year of good remembrance. The last six months of 2023 saw CARICOM under the Chairmanship of the Honorable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica. […]
Editorial credit: Below the Sky / Shutterstock.com By Linda Nwoke, CAW Exclusive Guyana and Venezuela are two fascinating South American nations offering unique experiences for travelers and residents alike. From the captivating landscapes and diverse cultures to the rich history and vibrant traditions, these two countries promise an unforgettable adventure. However, despite sharing many similarities, […]
