By Stephanie Korney Jamaican Jénine Shepherd, 22, is the recipient of the Diana Award for 2021. The award is given to a young person who continues the legacy of the United Kingdom’s Princess Diana by “going above and beyond the expected in their local communities.” The award seeks to highlight the voices of young people […]
By OECS Brasília, Brazil — Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has been recovering from the strong impact that the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in April had on its agricultural sector, but it still needs the help and solidarity of the countries of the Americas and the rest of the world. This was stated by […]
It is easy to pinpoint examples of the excellence of Caribbean people and our ineffaceable impact on the fabric of American society. They are there in the origins of hip hop, in education, in cinema, in law, in the civil rights movement, in the black enlightenment sphere, in religion, in literature, in law and politics […]
My fellow Jamaicans in the Diaspora, I am delighted to convey warm greetings to you, on the occasion of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, which, since 2006, has been celebrated annually in the month of June. The celebration of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month this year comes against the backdrop of continued challenges internationally, on account of […]
By Mary Campbell, Special to CAW June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month, and this year marks the fifteenth anniversary. The commemoration of this observance aims to remind Americans that our greatness lies in our diversity. The official campaign for National Caribbean American Heritage Month began in 2004 when a legislative bill was tabled in […]
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Founding Co-chair of the Caribbean American Caucus, released the following statement commemorating Caribbean American Heritage Month. “This month, we honor, celebrate, and commemorate the boundless contributions of Caribbean Americans to our Nation. From grassroots activists, the first Black woman to run for president, thought leaders, diplomats, business moguls, and […]
By Staff Writer, CARICOM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is gravely concerned by the recent escalation in violence between the Israelis and the Palestinians. CARICOM joins the international community in calling for an immediate ceasefire and end to hostilities. CARICOM continues to support the United Nations’ efforts towards a two-state solution as the best way forward.
By Sir Ronald Sanders Strong disagreement may be brewing at the Organization of American States (OAS) on how to respond to the ongoing, grave political and constitutional crisis in Haiti. Since January 2020, the Haitian president, Jovenel Moïse, has been ruling the country by decree without any legislative oversight. The mandates of the members of […]
Photo Credit: OECS By OECS Monday, May 17, 2021 — BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – New Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr. Gene Leon, reconfirmed the Bank’s support for recovery and reconstruction efforts in St. Vincent and Grenadines during a courtesy call with Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, on Friday May 14, 2021. Dr. Gonsalves was joined by CDB Governor for St. Vincent and the Grenadines […]
By CARICOM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has remembered the late Trinidad and Tobago Energy Minister Mr Franklyn Khan for his genuine interest in advancing the sector and the development of the Region. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque in a Message of Condolence to Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley on the recent passing […]