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Dominica Native Named Director of Pan American Health Organization
Above: Dominica’s Dr Carissa Etienne (Photo: PAHO) By the Caribbean Journal staff Dominica’s Dr Carissa Etienne has been elected the new director of the Pan American Health Organization. Etienne was chosen by PAHO Member States during the 28th Pan American […]
IMF: Dominican Republic Economy Slows Down, Fiscal Position Deteriorates
By the Caribbean Journal staff The Dominican Republic’s economy has slowed down this year, according to the International Monetary Fund, which recently concluded a staff visit to the country. The meeting, which took place from Sept. 10 to Sept. 18, […]
Op-Ed: Deportations to Haiti Threaten Lives and Tear Families Apart
By Drew Aiken Op-Ed Contributor Since January 2011 — a year after Port-au-Prince and its environs were pummeled by a devastating earthquake — the United States has deported hundreds of Haitian nationals, many of whom had long been legal permanent […]
UN: “Haiti Is At a Crossroads”
Above: the UN’s ASG for Human Rights in Haiti (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff While Haiti is showing “encouraging signs of progress,” a number of challenges remain, particularly on the fronts of poverty and justice reform, according […]
Haiti “Extremely Susceptible” to Drug Trafficking: Report
Above: Haiti’s northwest coast (UN Photo/Logan Abassi) By the Caribbean Journal staff While Haiti’s 2010 earthquake led to a significant drop in trafficking in the country, the country remains “extremely susceptible” to drug trafficking in the near future, according to […]
Puerto Rico Governor Launches Plan to Support Female Entrepreneurs
Above: Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño at the launch (Photo: OG Puerto Rico) By the Caribbean Journal staff Puerto Rico Governor Luis Fortuño has launched a new programme to provide funding to female entrepreneurs in the territory. The plan provides […]
St Kitts and Nevis Debt-to-GDP Ratio Could Fall Below 100 Percent
Above: Basseterre, St Kitts (Photo: Erasmus Williams) By the Caribbean Journal staff St Kitts and Nevis’ debt-to-GDP ratio, which was once nearly 200 percent, is expected to fall below 100 percent, according to Prime Minister Dr Denzil Douglas. The report […]
UN Human Rights Official Visits Haiti
Above: UN Deputy SG Ivan Simonovic began his Haiti trip Wednesday (UN Photo/Ryan Brown) By the Caribbean Journal staff Ivan Simonovic, the United Nations Deputy Secretary General for Human Rights, began a visit to Haiti Wednesday, the world body announced. […]
IMF: Weak Demand, Banana Crop Hold Back Dominica’s Economic Recovery
Above: Dominica By the Caribbean Journal staff While Dominica’s authorities’ public investment has helped the country withstand a challenging economic environment, weak demand and the outbreak of the Black Sigatoka banana disease will “continue to hold back” a recovery, according […]
IMF: Caribbean Needs “Decisive” Reforms for Growth to Return
Above: Bridgetown, Barbados (CJ Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean needs “decisive reforms” to boost competitiveness and private sector investment in order to overcome low potential growth in the region. That was among the findings of a two-day […]
Turks and Caicos Signs Agreement for Amanyara Resort Expansion
Above: the Amanyara Resort in Turks and Caicos By the Caribbean Journal staff Turks and Caicos Islands Governor Ric Todd has signed a multi-million-dollar agreement with Caicos Resorts Limited, the owner of the Amanyara resort. The agreement involves a lease […]
Grenada to Rename National Stadium After Gold Medalist Kirani James
Above: Kirani James’ victory parade in Grenada By Lincoln Depradine ST GEORGE’S – More than EC$730,000 in cash, real estate, treasury bonds and jewelry has been donated to Kirani James, the Grenadian superstar athlete, who won gold on August 6 […]
Op-Ed: Jamaica and the IMF
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Shortly after the election of the People’s National Party Government in Jamaica, I reminded in this Journal that Jamaica needed to drastically improve its murder rate and corruption index; without doing so, it was unlikely […]
For Kirani James, a Hero’s Welcome
Above (from left): Annie James, Governor General Sir Carlyle Glean, Prime Minister Tillman Thomas and Kirani James By the Caribbean Journal staff Kirani James returned home to Grenada Thursday night as an Olympic champion and a national hero. James made […]
Trinidad at 50: Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar’s Independence Address
Above: Trinidad Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar (Photo: OPM Trinidad) Trinidad and Tobago marked the 50th anniversary of its independence Friday. The country achieved its independence from the Great Britain on Aug. 31, 1962. The following is the text of Trinidad […]
Interview with Bahamas Minister of Financial Services Ryan Pinder
Above: Nassau (CJ Photo) By Alexander Britell Ryan Pinder was appointed as the Bahamas’ Minister of Financial Services following the Progressive Liberal Party’s return to power in May 2012. Pinder, an attorney by trade, heads a Ministry dealing with the […]
Op-Ed: Usain Bolt and Cricket
By David Rowe Op-Ed Contributor Usain Bolt is without question the dominant track and field star of the modern era. His athletic prowess combined with his indomitable confidence has catapulted him into international stardom. With stardom comes great public adulation. […]
Marcia Forbes: Disrespecting Women (And Men) in Jamaica
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor The following is the second excerpt in Caribbean Journal from Marcia Forbes’ book, Music, Media & Adolescent Sexuality in Jamaica . The research-based book examines relationships between teens and TV, in particular through the […]
UN Human Rights Official Visiting Haiti
Above: Assistant Secretary General Ivan Simonovic (UN Photo/Ryan Brown) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti will host a visit Wednesday from Ivan Simonovic, the United Nations’ Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights. Simonovic, who will be in Haiti for a […]
Finding Haiti on Miami’s Walls
Above: Wolfgang Mosaic and local resident Jeanne Marvil (All photos by CJ) By Alexander Britell The walls of Miami’s Little Haiti have proven to be a frequent canvas for the neighbourhood — from the diverse creations of local artist Serge […]
Dominica’s Young Entrepreneurs Develop Ideas, With Help from Israel
Above: Dominica By the Caribbean Journal staff Young entrepreneurs in Dominica’s cultural industry are receiving help to develop their business ideas this week through a Cultural Enterprise Business Lab. The lab is being organized by the Dominica Youth Business Trust […]
Trinidad and Tobago’s Cabinet Approves New Budget for Crime Fight
Above: Trinidad National Security Minister Jack Warner (FP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Trinidad and Tobago’s cabinet has approved $45.39 million USD for the country’s fight against crime, National Security Minister Jack Warner announced Thursday. The funding will be used […]
Belize “Unable” to Make Coupon Payment
Above: Parliament in Belmopan By the Caribbean Journal staff The government of Belize announced Tuesday that it would be unable to make an Aug. 20 coupon payment on the country’s US Dollar Step-Up Bonds due in 2029. In a statement, […]
Marcia Forbes: Music Videos and Youth Culture in Jamaica
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor The following is an excerpt from Marcia Forbes’ book, Music, Media & Adolescent Sexuality in Jamaica . The esearch-based book examines relationships between teens and TV, in particular through the music videos they watch. […]
Interview with Haiti First Lady Sophia Martelly
Above: Haiti First Lady Sophia Martelly By Alexander Britell Sophia Martelly has been Haiti’s First Lady since May 14, 2011, when her husband, President Michel Martelly, took office. The First Lady, who has four children, has focused on several initiatives […]
Haiti and the Psychology of Freedom
By Guerda Nicolas CJ Contributor I recently made a trip to Cape Town, South Africa to give a talk, and so many incidents there reminded me of Haiti and other countries in the Caribbean region. Many folks are aware of […]
Grenada’s Neisha Bernard-Thomas Eighth in 800M Semifinal Heat
Above: 800m in London (Photo: London 2012) By the Caribbean Journal staff Grenada’s Neisha Bernard-Thomas finished eighth in her women’s 800M semifinal heat Thursday. While her time of 2:00:68 fell short of qualifying for the final, Grenada has clearly made […]
Forbes: Jamaican Television — Moneymaking Versus the Public Interest
By Marcia Forbes, PhD CJ Contributor Jamaica Jubilee Conversations To have participated in one of the five Jamaica Jubilee Conversations hosted as a part of this island’s celebration of its 50th anniversary as an Independent nation was an honour. “The […]
