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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 […]
Finland Names Ambassador to OECS
Above: Helsinki (Photo: VH) By the Caribbean Journal staff Finland has named its new Ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Kim Luotonen, the country’s new envoy to the sub-regional integration body, presented his credentials to OECS Director General […]
Tarrus Riley Talks Reggae
Above: Tarrus Riley (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell ST KITTS — Global reggae star Tarrus Riley recently wowed the crowds at the St Kitts Music Festival, where CJ was able to catch up with him to talk about the state of […]
Confucius Institute Coming to Barbados
Above; Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff A Confucius Institute is coming to the University of the West Indies Cave Hill in Barbados. The institute would be the fourth of its kind in the Caribbean, part of a […]
New Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana
Above: New Brazilian Ambassador to Guyana Lineu Pupo de Paula and Guyana President Donald Ramotar By the Caribbean Journal staff Brazil has named its new Ambassador to Guyana, Lineu Pupo de Paula. The new Brazilian envoy recently presented his letters […]
At Haiti’s National Museum, Finding a Bond With Louisiana
Above: United States Ambassador to Haiti Pamela White at the new exhibit By the Caribbean Journal staff A new exhibition at Haiti’s Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien (MUPANAH) explores the relationship between the US state of Louisiana and Haiti. The […]
CARICOM, Mexico Eye “New Platform” For Bilateral Relationship
Above: the CARICOM Secretariat By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean Community and Mexico held their third joint summit this week, looking to create a “new platform” for their relationship in the coming years. That was the view expressed by […]
New Swedish Ambassador to CARICOM
Above: the CARICOM Secretariat By the Caribbean Journal staff Sweden’s newly-accredited Ambassador to CARICOM has officially begun his term. New Ambassador Claes Hammar presented his credentials to CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque in Turkeyen, Guyana on Friday. Hammar said […]
Grenada Names Soca Artist New Cultural Ambassador
Above: Hollice Mapp aka Mr Killa By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s government has named Caribbean soca artist Hollice Mapp as the country’s newest cultural ambassador. Mapp, whose stage name is “Mr Killa,” is being given an official passport. The […]
CARICOM Announces New Deputy Secretary General
Above: CARICOM headquarters in Guyana By the Caribbean Journal staff CARICOM has named Manorma Soeknandan the regional body’s new Deputy Secretary General. Soeknandan, a native of Suriname, succeeds Ambassador Lolita Applewhaite in the role. Soeknandan has previously served as Suriname’s […]
Barbados PM Eyes “Speedy Conclusion” To Air Services Agreement With China
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart says he wants a “speedy conclusion” of an air services agreement with China. The Prime Minister addressed the issue following a meeting with Barbados’ newly-named Ambassador […]
Haiti: A New Sports Complex in Jacmel
Above: the new sports complex in Jacmel (Photo: OP Haiti) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti’s cultural capital, Jacmel, now has a new addition — a sporting complex. The new “Sporting Complex Jacmel” was inaugurated by Haiti President Michel Martelly on […]
US State Department Advisor Visits Haiti For Talks on Adoption Issues
Above: US State Department Special Advisor for Children’s Issues Ambassador Susan Jacobs By the Caribbean Journal staff US State Department Special Advisor for Children’s Issues Ambassador Susan Jacobs began a visit to Haiti on Monday. The four-day visit is focusing […]
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 […]
Haiti: UN, Foreign Ambassadors “Welcome” Publication of Electoral Law
Above: Port-au-Prince (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The United Nations is welcoming the recent publication of Haiti’s new Electoral Law, the world body announced in a statement. Sandra Honore, Special Representative of United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon […]
Haiti’s Ron Duprat Named Brand Ambassador for Black Elk Wine
Above: Ron Duprat By the Caribbean Journal staff Wine brand Black Elk Wine has named celebrity Chef Ron Duprat its newest brand ambassador. Duprat, a native of Haiti, will be representing Black Elk throughout the Caribbean region. The company currently […]
EU to Invest $15 Million to Improve Business Climate in Turks and Caicos
Above: the Turks and Caicos House of Assembly By the Caribbean Journal staff The European Union has agreed to invest $15 million to make the Turks and Caicos Islands government “more business friendly,” according to the Governor’s office. The agreement […]
New Dominica Ambassador to CARICOM
Above: CARICOM By the Caribbean Journal staff Felix Gregoire presented his credentials this week as Dominica’s new Ambassador to CARICOM. Gregoire said Dominica was “aware of the importance of the regional integration movement,” at a time when there was what […]
Israel Names Ambassador to CARICOM
Above: Amiram Magid and Irwin LaRocque (Photo: CARICOM) By the Caribbean Journal staff Israel now has its first-ever ambassador to the Caribbean Community. New Israeli Ambassador Amiram Magid presented his credentials to CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque this week. […]
Haiti’s Michel Martelly Meets With US Education Secretary Arne Duncan
Above: Haiti President Michel Martelly and US Education Secretary Arne Duncan By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti President Michel Martelly met with US Education Secretary Arne Duncan this week during the latter’s visit to Haiti. The US-Haiti education talks included […]
New Dominican Republic Ambassador to Organization of American States
Above: the OAS in Washington (OAS Photo/Juan Manuel Herrera) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s new Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States, Pedro Verges, presented his credentials to OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza on Friday. […]
The Caribbean Courts US Investors
Above: the Ronald Reagan Building By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s the Caribbean’s biggest source market for tourism, but the region is now looking to the United States for a wave of new investment. Around 200 US investors and entrepreneurs […]
Jamaica Names Ambassador to Mexico
Above: Mexico City By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica has named its Miami Consul General the country’s new Ambassador to Mexico. Sandra Grant Griffiths, who has been serving as the Consul General of Jamaica in Miami, is a three-decade veteran […]
Haiti’s Lamothe Meets With New Ambassador From France
Above: Haiti PM Laurent Lamothe By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe held talks on Friday with Patrick Nicoloso, the new French Ambassador to Haiti. The talks covered education, strengthening the government’s general capacity, infrastructure projects and […]
Barbados, Brazil Eye Cooperation on Renewable Energy
Above: Bridgetown (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Barbados and Brazil are exploring increased cooperation on green energy, according to Environment Minister Dr Denis Lowe. The Minister, who recently held talks with Brazil’s Ambassador to Barbados, Appio Claudio Acquarone, […]
Chinese Ambassador: Trinidad Caribbean’s “Most Attractive Economy”
Above: Port of Spain (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haung Xing Yuan, the newly-installed Chinese Ambassador to Trinidad and Tobago, held talks on Friday with Trinidad Trade Minister Vasant Bharath. It was the first of what will be […]
Guadeloupe Launches New Ad Campaign to Court US Travelers
Above: Guadeloupe (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The French department of Guadeloupe has launched a new ad campaign in an effort to draw travelers from the United States. The campaign, called “Let me show you my islands,” stars […]
First-Ever EU Ambassador to OECS Presents Credentials
Above: OECS Director General Len Ishmael and EU Ambassador to the OECS Mikael Barfod By the Caribbean Journal staff Mikael Barfod has officially become the European Union’s first-ever ambassador to the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States. Barfod, who is also […]
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