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...

Earthquake felt in several Caribbean islands

February 15, 2022 in Regional

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 rocked several Caribbean islands during the early hours on Tuesday. The Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of The University of the West Indies said that there were no immediate reports of injuries or...

Haiti cancels Carnival

February 07, 2022 in Regional

The Haitian government has cancelled Carnival this year due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has killed 804 people and infected 29, 715 others over two years. In a statement, the country's Ministry of Culture said that while the pandemic had been a major factor...