This Caribbean Nation Bucks Recent Election Trends

News Americas, Paramaribo, Suriname, Weds. May 27, 2015: Suriname’s ex-dictator and convicted drug trafficker, President Desi Bouterse, seems set to defy recent Caribbean electoral...

Newest Caribbean Head Of State Helps Mark 49th Independence Anniversary

News Americas, BRICKDAM, Guyana, Weds. May 27, 2015: The Caribbean’s newest head of state yesterday braved rain to lead his nation in celebration of...

This Americas Body Gets A New Secretary General

News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Weds. May 27, 2015: The Organization of American States (OAS) officially has a new secretary general. Former Foreign Minister of Uruguay,...

Selling The Authentic Caribbean

By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Weds. May 27, 2015: After years idling in the doldrums, visitor arrivals to some parts of the region...

Trinidad And Tobago Presages Transformation

By Melanius Alphonse News Americas, CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Weds. May 27, 2015: Accepting recurring themes of low growth and a downturn in oil prices as...

Former Caribbean Head Of State Charged

News Americas, WHIM, Guyana, Tues. May 26, 2015: A former Caribbean head of state was on Monday charged in a Guyana court and ordered...

Top Jamaican Stars For Ostrava Golden Spike

News Americas, LONDON, England, Fri. May 22, 2015: The world’s fastest man and the world’s former fastest man, both Jamaicans, are set to compete...

Bob Marley Lives On The Billboard Charts

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 22, 2015: The late, great reggae singer, Robert Nesta Marley has been dead for 34 years but...

Caribbean Region Could Again See Growth This Year

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 22, 2015: Economic growth across the Caribbean is expected to continue, accelerating from 1.5 percent in 2014...

The Cruise Lines, Cuba And Competition

By David Jessop News Americas, LONDON, England, Fri. May 22, 2015:  One day in the not too distant future it is likely that US-registered cruise...