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William Hague: United Kingdom Has "Strong Interest" in Supporting Haiti

Above: UK Foreign Secretary William Hague and Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe (Photo: FCO) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe met with United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague in London, where he is leading the Haitian […]

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Guyana Continues "Impressive" Growth

Above: Amaila Falls By the Caribbean Journal staff Despite a worsening international economic climate, Guyana’s economy remains resilient, according to the International Monetary Fund. Last year, Guyana’s economy recorded a 5 percent increase in GDP, what the IMF called “impressive […]

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Haiti, France Strengthen Cooperation

Above: Haiti’s Champ de Mars in Port-au-Prince By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti and France are continuing their cooperation through the French Development Agency. Last week, Haiti and France signed three financing agreements totaling approximately $45.5 million, on sectors including […]

Op-Ed: What Would Norman Manley Think of Present-Day Jamaica?

By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Many Jamaicans contemplate the historical lives of the architects of our independence as our 50th anniversary approaches. Is Norman Manley the George Washington of Jamaica? Norman Manley is regarded by many as the Father of […]


Grenada's National Democratic Congress to Hold Convention in September

Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s ruling National Democratic Congress will hold its convention at the end of September, the party announced Friday. The convention had originally been set for July 8. “The national executive, at […]


St Kitts and Nevis Cabinet Approves Three New Construction Projects

Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The cabinet of St Kitts and Nevis has approved three construction projects that could bring a boost of approximately $42.6 million to the country’s local economy. One of the […]

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Prince Charles, Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe Meet in London

Above: Prince Charles and Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe (Photo: OPM Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Kingdom’s Prince Charles met Thursday with Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe in London during the latter’s official visit to the country. The […]


Haiti's La Selle Added to UNESCO Global Network of Biosphere Reserves

Above: Cascade Pichon in La Selle (UNESCO Photo: Dieufort Deslorges) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s La Selle region was among 20 sites recently added to UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves. It is Haiti’s first biosphere reserve, part of […]


Bahamas Says Police Officer "Immersion" Having Impact on Crime

Above: downtown Nassau (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas has been deploying police resources to the “front lines” to assist in the fight against crime, highlighted by a strategy of “immersing” police officers in communities. The strategy, […]

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UN's Fisher to Donors: Haiti Needs $81 Million to Meet Humanitarian Needs

Above: Nigel Fisher, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Haiti (UN Photo/Victoria Hazou) By the Caribbean Journal staff Calling the international response to the Consolidated Appeal for Haiti “disappointing,” Nigel Fisher, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Haiti, […]


After Cholera Outbreaks in Haiti and Cuba, Dominica Prepares "Just in Case"

By the Caribbean Journal staff Following high-profile cholera outbreaks in Haiti and Cuba in the last two years, Dominica says its Ministry of Health is being “proactive” in defending the country against a potential outbreak. There are no indications of […]


St Lucia National Trust Looks to Youth to Develop Green Economy

Above: Piton (Photo: St Lucia Tourism) By the Caribbean Journal staff The St Lucia National Trust is making a push to encourage the development of a green economy in the country. Last week, the trust launched the 4th Annnual St […]


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