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See below full statement issued by the CARICOM Secretary-General: Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque had fruitful discussions with United States Secretary of State Mr Michael Pompeo at the…

(Jamaica Observer) Jamaicans returned the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) to office yesterday with landslide in a general election defined by the novel coronavirus pandemic and the immense popularity of its leader, Andrew Holness who, at age 39,…

Guyana’s neighbour Brazil, recognising that the new oil-producing country is poised for major transformational development in coming years, has committed once again to working with authorities here on major road, port and energy projects.…

Kamla-Persad Bissessar of the United National Congress has conceded a loss in Trinidad’s elections. “After some days of reflection and monitoring of the progress of the election recount process, I am satisfied that the people have spoken…

Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has claimed victory in the country’s elections. Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said her UNC party has asked for a recount for three marginal seats and so she was not ready to…

Kingston – Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness Monday described the former Barbados prime minister Owen Arthur as a person who “was passionate about his country” as he joined other regional leaders in expressing condolences to Arthur’s…

Former Barbados Prime Minister Owen Seymour Arthur passed away on Monday at age 70. The Barbados Government Information Service said he died at 12:26 a.m. at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Arthur, Barbados’ fifth Prime Minister,…

StarNieuws, Suriname: Outgoing president Desi Bouterse placed the presidential sash for his successor Chan Santokhi. The transfer of power in the country took place at an extraordinary public meeting in Independence Square. In a totally…

- The National Assembly of Suriname has elected Chan Santokhi as the South American country's new president. The move comes after Mr Santokhi's party won the largest share of votes in legislative elections in May. Mr Santokhi, a former…

StarNieuws - Chan Santokhi has just been elected President of the Republic of Suriname and Ronnie Brunswijk as Vice President. The meeting was attended by all political groups so that more than 34 members were present in the room.…