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Bahamas and Austria Strengthen Ties
Above: Bahamian Governor-General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Ambassador Dr Hans Peter Manz (BIS Photo/Derek Smith) By the Caribbean Journal staff New Austrian Ambassador to the Bahamas Dr Hans Peter Manz presented his letters of credence yesterday in a ceremony at […]
St Lucia Looks to New Era of Diplomatic Relations with Argentina
By the Caribbean Journal staff Argentina was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with St Lucia after it attained independence in 1979, and the two countries are looking forward to a continued partnership with a new Argentine […]
China, Antigua Look to Strengthen Ties
Above: Prime Minister Baldwin Spencer and Ambassador Liu Hanming (Photo: ABG) China has pledged to further strengthen relations between its government and that of Antigua, according to Chinese Ambassador to Antigua Liu Hanming. The two countries will celebrate the 30th […]
Guyana, Mexico Strengthen Ties
Above: Guyanese FM Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett and Mexican Ambassador Fernando Sandoval sign the MOU (Photo: GINA) Guyana and Mexico today signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at establishing a consultative mechanism to focus on all aspects of relations between the countries. […]
Increased Ties for Barbados, Panama
Above: Panama City Barbados and Panama are looking to improve their relations, with an aim of increased airlift and greater business cooperation. Barbados Foreign Minister Maxine McClean met with Arlina Gonzales Costa, the Panamanian ambassador to Barbados, yesterday in a […]
Bahamas, Norway Strengthen Ties
New Ambassador Peter Opdahl arrives at Government House (BIS Photo) The Bahamas accredited a new Norwegian Ambassador to the Bahamas, aiming to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries. Peter Opdahl was named Non-Resident Ambassador, although he will be resident […]
United States, Cuba Set to Resume Talks on Reopening Embassies
Above: Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta Jacobson By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States and Cuba will be resuming their high-level bilateral talks next week on re-establishing diplomatic ties and reopening embassies, the State Department […]
China, Grenada “Renew Commitment”
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China and Grenada have “renewed their commitment” toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, the government of Grenada announced this week. The two sides “renewed” their commitment at a recent ceremony to mark […]
Chile, Barbados Hold Talks
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Chile’s Ambassador to Barbados, Fernando Schmidt Ariztía recently held talks with Barbados Foreign Minister Maxine McClean. The talks focused on the conclusion of an air services agreement and the importance of […]
Caribbean, El Salvador Enter “New Era” of Bilateral Cooperation
Above: CARICOM headquarters in Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean and El Salvador have entered a “new era” of cooperation, according to CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque. The Secretary General was speaking following the accreditation of a […]
Argentina Names Ambassador to Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
Above: St Lucia By the Caribbean Journal staff Argentina has named its first Ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Ambassador Luis Beltran Martinez Thomas, who presented his credentials to OECS Director General Didacus Jules last week, will be […]
First Botswana Ambassador to CARICOM
Above: Ambassador Bernadette Rathedi By the Caribbean Journal staff The African nation of Botswana has appointed its first-ever Ambassador to the Caribbean Community. Ambassador Bernadette Rathedi was accredited as the country’s first Plenipotentiary Representative to CARICOM in a ceremony in […]
New Chinese Ambassador to Dominica
Above: Dominica (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff China’s new Ambassador to Dominica, Li Jiangning, has presented his credentials to Dominica President Charles Savarin. Li succeeds Ambassador Wang Zonglai, whose term ended in December 2013. At a credentials ceremony […]
Bahamas Sends Mission to Dubai
Above: Dubai By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas sent a ministerial delegation to Dubai last week, seeking “much needed new capital and investment,” the government said. The delegation, which was led by Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell, included Financial Services […]
St Kitts and Nevis PM Urges Inclusion of Taiwan in United Nations Agencies
Above: St Kitts and Nevis PM Dr Denzil Douglas (UN Photo/Rick Bajornas) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas’ recent speech to the United Nations General Assembly urged the inclusion of Taiwan in […]
Grenada and Venezuela to Launch “Friendship Association”
Above: Grenada (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada and Venezuela are formally launching the Grenada Venezuela Friendship Association. Former Grenada Foreign Minister and Tourism Minister Peter David and new Venezuelan Ambassador to Grenada Jorge Guerrero will be on […]
Foreign Ministers of Cuba and Zambia Hold Talks in Havana
Above: Havana By the Caribbean Journal staff Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla met Tuesday with Zambian Foreign Minister Efforn Chakupa Lungu in Havana. The two sides reportedly expressed a willingness to strengthen the countries’ diplomatic ties, which were first […]
Barbados, Sweden Talk Tourism, Energy and Transportation
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Sweden’s Ambassador to Barbados Claes Hammar recently met with Barbados’ Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Steven Blackett for talks on issues including tourism, alternative energy and transportation. The […]
Trinidad Prime Minister Begins Official Visit to Canada
Above: Trinidad PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar (centre) in Canada By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar began an official visit to Canada on Wednesday. The trip comes following an invitation by Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to make […]
Israel: Barbados “An Important Partner”
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados is an “important partner” for Israel, according to Israeli Ambassador Amiram Magid. The Israeli envoy, who was recently on a visit to the island, met with Minister of Education, Science […]
Barbados and China Talk Renewable Energy, Trade
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados and China are planning to expand their bilateral cooperation to areas including green energy and trade, according to Foreign Minister Senator Maxine McClean. The Minister recently met with Chinese Ambassador […]
Barbados and Chile Plan to Increase Bilateral Cooperation
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff From Spanish language instruction to agriculture, Barbados and Chile are planning to increase their cooperation in a number of areas. That was the pledge made following a courtesy call Monday between […]
Op-Ed: China and the Caribbean
By Erik Neff Op-Ed Contributor IT HAS BEEN NO SECRET that China has taken a strategic economic interest in the Caribbean region. China’s intention to expand its financial influence has been crystal clear — it is seeking new political alliances […]
Op-Ed: Jamaica’s Mistake on Israel
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor I WAS DISAPPOINTED that Jamaica voted in favour of the United Nations resolution which lifted the Palestinian Authority from an entity to a non-member observer. Both Israel and the United States opposed the resolution […]
Jamaica FM: “Cuba Is An Integral Partner”
Above: State Minister Arnoldo Brown, Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica Yuri Gala Lopez and Jamaica Foreign Minister Sen. AJ Nicholson (JIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica and Cuba this week marked the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the […]
Bahamas Congratulates China on Appointment of New President
Above: Bahamian FM Frederick Mitchell By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas is looking forward to continue working with China in an “atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation,” according to Foreign Minister Frederick Mitchell. Mitchell was responding to the appointment […]
Haiti, Qatar Launch Joint Fund, With Help from New Orleans
Above: Qatar Ambassador Mohammed Abdulla Al-Rumaihi and Haiti President Michel Martelly By the Caribbean Journal staff The governments of Haiti and Qatar launched a joint development fund Tuesday, the culmination of a funding plan first pledged at a conference in […]
Barack Obama: “We Have Come to Know Jamaica as a Leader in the Caribbean”
Above: US President Barack Obama and Ambassador Stephen Vasciannie (Photo: Embassy of Jamiaca) By the Caribbean Journal staff United States President Barack Obama praised Jamaica for its commitment to democracy and security following recent talks with Jamaican Ambassador Stephen Vasciannie […]
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