Haitian garment workers protest to demand higher wages

February 18, 2022 in Regional

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Thousands of Haitian garment workers protested in Port-au-Prince on Thursday to demand higher wages following weeks of similar demonstrations over pay and working conditions at firms that export to U.S. clothing retailers. For decades, Haiti has promoted itself as a center...

Caricom concerned about situation in Ukraine

February 15, 2022 in Regional

The 15-member Caribbean Community (Caricom) grouping Monday expressed concern at the situation in Ukraine where Russian troops are posed to invade the European country. “The Caribbean Community is deeply concerned by the on-going developments along the Ukraine border and calls on all parties involved to act...