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Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for Caribbean countries.

Guest Perspective

The Caribbean’s Education System: What do declining pass rates reveal?

By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Director for Caribbean countries

A cargo ship is seen passing through the Panama Canal, a historic passageway that accommodates thousands over many years.

Caribbean nationals praised for helping to build the Panama Canal, President Trump plans to reclaim

By Tangerine Clarke

Christopher Cumberbatch will discuss his career designing and creating sets for stage and screen on Saturday, March 8, as part of the daily schedule of art, fashion, film, and performance.

15th Annual CaFA Fair Barbados to headline multi-awarding designer Christopher Cumberbatch

By Tangerine Clarke

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister, Barbados speaks at the Global Renewables Summit, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Global Renewables Alliance on September 24, 2024 in New York City.

Environment

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

COP26 in Glasgow

Sports

PM Mottley pays tribute to Olympian Louis following his death

By Devika Ragoonanan

Mia Mottley, Prime Minister, Barbados speaks at the Global Renewables Summit, co-hosted by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Global Renewables Alliance on September 24, 2024 in New York City.

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Screenshot of Jeanne (she/her) left, and Zinga Fraser (she/her), in conversation at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Center Brooklyn History (BPL-CBH) on Dec. 12.

Books

Why the political activism and legacy of Shirley Chisholm matters

By Milette Millington

Suriname's former President Desi Bouterse (C) and his wife Ingrid Bouterse-Waldring attend a rally at his NDP party centre, where he asked supporters to calmly wait for the High Court of Justice verdict in his appeals case against the Court Martial, in Paramaribo, on Dec. 16, 2023. The prosecution repeated the demand for 20-years jail time for his involvement in the murder of 15 people when he ruled in 1982 during his military government.

Major probe into details of former dictator’s death

By Bert Wilkinson

Neville Bush with Margaret Deane left, and his niece, Ometa Killebrew.

People

Brooklyn groups honor Barbadian radio pioneer Neville Bush

By Nelson A. King

Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime addresses the audience after taking office as the nation's new interim leader, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti Nov. 11, 2024.

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Mia Amor Mottley speaks onstage at the TIME100 Summit 2022 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on June 7, 2022 in New York City.

Movies

Barbados opens Marcus Garvey Amphitheater

By Dawn Plummer

In front pew: Cecille "Peggy" White's daughter Candance Blair, left, and first son, Jason, second from left, with mourners.

People

Last respects for courageous Barbadian breast cancer victim Cecille White

By Nelson A. King

Grenadian Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell delivers a national statement during the high level segment on day three of the UNFCCC COP29 Climate Conference at Baku Stadium on Nov. 13, 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The COP29, which is running from November 11 through 22, is bringing together stakeholders, including international heads of state and other leaders, scientists, environmentalists, indigenous peoples representatives, activists and others to discuss and agree on the implementation of global measures towards mitigating the effects of climate change. According to the United Nations, countries made no progress over the last year in reducing global emissions from the burning of fossil fuels.

Environment

Caribbean leaders point to unstable weather at COP 29

By Bert Wilkinson

Prime Minister The Hon. Philip Davis of the Bahamas speaks onstage during the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 23, 2024 in New York City.

Bahamas

Caribbean RoundUp

By Devika Ragoonanan

Jamaica's Minister of Finance and the Public Service Nigel Clarke addresses the audience during a news conference on the alleged fraudulent activities of Kingston-based Stocks and Securities Ltd (SSL), in Kingston, Jamaica January 23, 2023.

Barbados

Last sitting for Jamaican minister as he heads to IMF senior post

By Bert Wilkinson

Rihanna attends her immersive beauty event in honor of Fenty Beauty's newest product launch, Soft'lit Naturally Luminous Longwear Foundation at 7th Street Studios on April 26, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Business

Rihanna launches beauty care products in Barbados

By Bert Wilkinson

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Computer poker

Senator Addabbo reveals plan to ban sweepstake casinos after loophole discovered in online gambling

These suspects are wanted for robbing a man on the F train in Brooklyn.

Group of suspects robs man on early-morning train in Brooklyn: cops