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OTTAWA, Ontario June 12, 2020 (CMC) – The Canadian government has made a CAD$7.5 million contribution to several Caribbean countries — under the auspices of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) — to assist them in combating the coronavirus (COVID-19) ...

KINGSTOWN, ST. Vincent, June 11, 2020 (CMC) – Incoming Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair, St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves, says he remains satisfied that the 15-member, regional grouping “will not stand by, idly, and watch” the ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 11, 2020 (CMC) – Acting Chief Justice, Roxane George-Wiltshire accepted an application, by Attorney Anil Nandlall, today, to withdraw the contempt of Court case, filed against the Chair of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Retired Justice Claudette ...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – Barbados confirmed, today, that four of the 110 nationals, who arrived, here, from the United States, yesterday, had tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19), but that the island is much better prepared now ...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – The Presidential Candidate of the main opposition, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), Irfaan Ali, met with Police Commissioner, Leslie James, today, as the Party maintains he had won the disputed March 2 regional ...

PARAMARIBO, Suriname, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – Representatives of the four opposition political parties, involved in the formation of a coalition government, here, following the May 25 inconclusive general elections, have held talks with a number of organisations, including the ...

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – The main opposition, the People’s National Party (PNP), said it remains “re-energised and united”, following a meeting, on Monday night, to discuss the future of the party, as it prepares for the next ...

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, June 10, 2020 (CMC) – Barbados Prime Minister, Mia Mottley, has defended her apparent silence on the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, saying that as the Chair of the 15-member regional integration movement, CARICOM, she has to be ...

ATLANTA, Georgia June 10, 2020 — Inventive, creative powerhouse, Tyler Perry, has charmed his film audiences with his acting, writing and production skills, generating a massive wealth of over US$600 million, well before the age of 50. He has homes ...

TORONTO, Ontario June 10, 2020 (PRIDE) — Mr. Jane and Finch, a documentary that explores the intriguing life of venerable, Guyana-born community activist, Winston LaRose — who dedicated the last 25 years, advocating on behalf of the troubled, racism-plagued community ...