Caribbean countries react to new US tariffs
Bridgetown (Jamaica Observer): Caribbean countries were on Thursday sizing up the magnitude of the sweeping tariffs announced by United States President Donald Trump on their respective economies with some indicating that they would be seeking to hold talks with Washington on reducing the impact of the new taxes.
Haitian authorities say they have regained control of a town near the capital
Jamaica Oberver April 2. 2025, Por au Prince (Jamaica Observer): The Haitian National Police (PNH) said they had regained control of the town of Mirebalais, 30 miles northeast of the capital, after heavily armed members of the “Viv ansanm” gang burnt several houses and vehicles, and fired automatic weapons indiscriminately killing and injuring several residents.
Advocates condemn Trump memo targeting immigration lawyers
New York (Jamaica Observer): Immigration advocates have condemned a Trump administration memo calling for sanctions, reviews and stricter oversight of attorneys representing Caribbean and other immigrants in both immigration and federal courts in the United States.
Antigua will not neglect relations with China, other partners
ST John’s, Antigua, (Jamaica Observer): Antigua and Barbuda Foreign Affairs Minister, Paul Chet Greene, says his country must not neglect the importance of nurturing the existing relationships with Europe, China and the United States.
Caricom leaders to meet US Secretary of State in Jamaica
Bridgetown (Jamaica Oberver): Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders are scheduled to meet on Friday ahead of the arrival of United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, in Jamaica next Wednesday, well-placed sources told the Caribbean Media Corporation (CMC).
Bahamian health minister defends presence of Cuban workers in The Bahamas
Nassau, Bahamas (Jamica Observer): Bahamian health minister Michael Darville has defended the presence of Cuban health workers in the Bahamas, saying that losing them would be a blow to the optometry programme that is helping hundreds of Bahamians with critical eye issues.
Prime Minnister Mottley prepared to have US visa revoked over Cuba health programme
Bridgetown (Jamaica Observer): Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley says she is prepared to have her United States (US) visa revoked as she urged Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries to ensure they are able to explain “what the Cubans have been able to do for us” as they seek to defend the Cuban health brigade programme.
Caricom foreign ministers meet with US special envoy for LAC
Jamaican Observer March 13, 2025, Bridgetown (Jamaica Observer): Caribbean Community (Caricom) foreign ministers have been told that the United States (US) Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, is expected to travel to the Caribbean region before the end of March for discussions on several issues affecting Caricom relations with the US.
St Kitts to host global sustainable island summit
Jamaica Observer March 9, 2025, Basseterre (Jamaica Observer): Saint Kitts-Nevis will host the three-day Global Sustainable Island Summit (GSIS) that will focus on sustainable development and climate resilience through partnerships targeted at island states.
UN to propose new initiative to secure peace and stability in Haiti
Bridgetown (Jamaica Observer): United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, says he intends to present to the Security Council, a new initiative aimed at supporting security and stability in Haiti.
