Caribbean and Latin America in the news Related Links: CARICOM 23rd Summit in Georgetown Letters Menu Archival Menu Presenting Guyana to South American Diplomats April 23, 2007 A devilish problem: The Caribbean between Bush and Chavez February 25, 2007 Socialist ideology takes new roots in South America January 28, 2007 Anthony outlines heritage preservation, youth development priorities January 18, 2007 Crime, cricket and challenges December 31, 2006 The Caribbean at the end of 2006 and beyond December 24, 2006 After St Lucia, where next? December 17, 2006 'Age is not a factor' December 14, 2006 St Lucia -- after shock poll December 13, 2006 Cochabamba and living well December 4, 2006 South American summit in Bolivia sets integration challenges December 3, 2006 Brazil firm scouting for ethanol land December 3, 2006 THE LATIN AMERICAN UNION IS ABOUT PEOPLE November 20, 2006 Guyana has rich Amazonian heritage-Minister Insanally November 7, 2006 Shifting to the south August 3, 2004 New `Maco’ publication to hit bookstores soon July 4, 2004 Cattle ranchers air grievances as Minister visits June 9, 2004 Pluses in OECS cooperation June 9, 2004 BOOKS--TO ENRICH CARIBBEAN LIVES June 6, 2004 Eastern Caribbean urges restraint by Venezuela over Bird Rock June 2, 2004 EU-LAC conference pledges to address brain drain, remittance flow May 31, 2004 Fighting crime in the region May 28, 2004 Take 'single market' to school May 27, 2004 NETTLEFORD'S CULTURE PLEA May 23, 2004 Inspiring performance of the CDB May 19, 2004 Not much time is left to prepare for CSME May 16, 2004 CODE OF ETHICS - GOOD FOR GOOSE AND GANDER May 9, 2004 STAND OF CARIBBEAN ENVOY TIPPED FOR OAS No.2 SPOT May 9, 2004 In Saddam's sadistic footsteps May 6, 2004 Integrating with South America April 23, 2004 Workshop spotlights South America infrastructure linking plan April 21, 2004 'HEROISM' IN OUR CARIBBEAN HISTORY April 18, 2004 "We are the West Indies" April 14, 2004 A political earthquake April 12, 2004 European enlargement will spell unpredictability for the Caribbean April 4, 2004 Solidarity a first step to regional integration April 1, 2004 The CDB - a larger role in integration March 17, 2004 Haiti's prolonged agony March 2, 2004 A race against time February 29, 2004 Haitian anarchy February 27, 2004 Haitian Dilemmas February 25, 2004 The Haiti factor February 24, 2004 Social conflict strangling region's growth February 5, 2004 Industrialisation by invitation January 20, 2004 Antigua to carefully check Guyanese immigration documents January 9, 2004 CROSSING HURDLES, MAKING ECONOMIC STRIDES IN GUYANA AND JAMAICA.... December 28, 2003 Caribbean culture on firm ground in '03 December 23, 2003 Breakfast with Blair November 23, 2003 Sonny Ramphal, the quintessential West Indian November 19, 2003 PANCAP general meeting November 13, 2003 Caribbean women still lack real power November 4, 2003 Caribbean poultry farmers brace for deadly duo of diseases October 30, 2003 Making our case where it matters October 23, 2003 Caribbean has to find new ways of projecting limited power October 19, 2003 Tough talks still to come for Caribbean, EU October 12, 2003 MANNING'S CRIME AND POLITICS CHALLENGE October 12, 2003 Foreign investment in region down for third year October 4, 2003 Improving the industrial relations climate September 15, 2003 Building Stronger Partnerships September 15, 2003 A culture for the world September 14, 2003 Improving the labour relations climate September 13, 2003 In an academic paper at C'bean labour conference... September 12, 2003 Caribbean countries fish for investors at China trade fair September 9, 2003 For the Caribbean no agreement is better than a bad agreement at Cancun September 7, 2003 A united consumer movement is important for Caribbean integration August 24, 2003 Politics of Seaga and Aristide August 24, 2003 Promises vs painful realities August 10, 2003 LOOKING FOR THAT PANDAY-- MANNING HANDSHAKE ON CCJ August 8, 2003 Two problems for resolution August 6, 2003 Keeping the Right Balance August 5, 2003 Risky business August 3, 2003 Towards a regional response to crime July 30, 2003 Mr. Manning’s Mandate July 22, 2003 Key Regional Issues In Crime And Justice: The Caribbean July 20, 2003 Guyana, Cuba sign business sector accords July 11, 2003 Cloud over Montego Bay July 9, 2003 Human resources July 6, 2003 President Jagdeo reiterates calls for better treatment of Guyanese at Regional Airports July 6, 2003 Changing moods - changing times May 16, 2003 Regional integration gets 57M Euro push May 7, 2003 CARICOM, EC sign 57M Euros aid pact May 7, 2003 Perfecting regional integration April 30, 2003 Brewing storm over Cuba at OAS April 27, 2003 Celebration of George Lamming April 23, 2003 Easter ‘roun’ the islands April 20, 2003 Battling kidnappers and terrorists April 18, 2003 Rise in kidnapping threatens Caribbean recovery April 18, 2003 Crackdown in Cuba April 15, 2003 India's honouring of Caribbean's Ramphal April 13, 2003 Caribbean Insight stories April 11, 2003 Market neither Single Nor Common April 11, 2003 Caribbean Insight stories April 9, 2003 Improved access to good healthcare April 8, 2003 Relating among identities: April 6, 2003 Caribbean has vulnerable environments, economies - CCA Director March 30, 2003 Uncle Sam blends war ' warning' with CARIFESTA 'help' March 28, 2003 Partnership in development must be predictable and reliable March 16, 2003 Commonwealth has much to offer March 11, 2003 Foreign Minister notes significance of Commonwealth Day theme March 11, 2003 2.2 billion Euros for ACP countries March 8, 2003 Political union - any two, or more? March 2, 2003 Wendy Rahamut: Caribbean gourmet cook March 2, 2003 Caribbean youth reps talk leadership at Georgetown meeting February 28, 2003 Notes toward the definition of nothing February 27, 2003 Nevis seeks "full autonomy" February 27, 2003 A useful tool for our 'governance' February 11, 2003 Make CSME decisions a reality February 2, 2003 Caribbean Governments do not recognise sports February 2, 2003 Political ole' talk at time of crime crisis February 2, 2003 Local judgements will have to bear scruitiny January 26, 2002 The Latin American/Caribbean crisis and the ‘Guyana syndrome’ January 26, 2002 Regional court plans moving apace January 23, 2003 Crime and politics January 19, 2003 Securing the Americas from terrorism January 19, 2003 Havana Declaration commits region to universal education January 15, 2003 Row over who is a Bajan 'daddy' January 15, 2003 Canada ready to assist in modernising Caribbean judicial process January 13, 2003 Cuba finds strong allies in Caribbean states January 9, 2003 Towards a Caribbean Union January 8, 2003 Advancing Regional Goals January 5, 2003 2002 - another challenging year for the Caribbean January 5, 2003 Brave New World January 1, 2003 Guyana-Cuba relations December 27, 2002 Hot Spots in the Caribbean December 21, 2002 Minister sees closer relations with neighbours December 21, 2002 Regional fight against crime December 20, 2002 Defining the regional interest December 11, 2002 Complaints that must be checked December 11, 2002 Call for lifting of embargo against Cuba December 11, 2002 Guyana salutes Cuba December 10, 2002 BWIA moves into tour operations to attract new business December 9, 2002 President urges normal Cuba-U.S relations December 9, 2002 A regional Colleague December 7, 2002 Speaking with one voice December 4, 2002 Regional airline - still an elusive dream December 2, 2002 STRANGE POLITICS IN ST. VINCENT December 1, 2002 Guyana to benefit from global learning network November 30, 2002 ECPC: The new Caribbean 'watchdog' body on ethics and freedom November 30, 2002 Re-thinking integration November 27, 2002 ACS meets in Belize November 24, 2002 Critical need for more accurate information in Caribbean November 21, 2002 Few help November 18, 2002 Tim Hector was an example of tenacity, independence and patriotism November 17, 2002 Tim Hector towered as a Caribbean, Antiguan public figure -WPA November 17, 2002 Can Caribbean tourism be reinvented? November 17, 2002 Guyana pushes regional integration fund November 15, 2002 Gestures of reconciliation November 14, 2002 Caribbean finance officials open key meeting in Georgetown November 13, 2002 Jagdeo rails against second-class treatment of Guyanese at airports November 12, 2002 Re-inventing Caribbean tourism November 12, 2002 CRIME AND 'SHARED GOVERNANCE' November 10, 2002 Threats to national security also endanger democracy November 9, 2002 Caribbean sugar body alarmed over revenue drain from EU initiative November 8, 2002 Caribbean tribute to journalism's Little Giant November 7, 2002 A Lifetime of Achievement November 5, 2002 Well-deserved honour November 4, 2002 The fight for a fair deal in sugar November 3, 2002 Expert says stigma eradication important to HIV/AIDS fight November 2, 2002 Caribbean Tourism Conference focuses on collaboration November 1, 2002 Regional body aims to halve HIV infection rate in five years November 1, 2002 New oath for a new dispensation October 30, 2002 Regional economies threatened by HIV/AIDS October 29, 2002 Coming opposition leadership changes October 27, 2002 Inter-Guianas conference ends October 27, 2002 Jagdeo to examine Inter-Guianas conference proposals October 25, 2002 A meet and right honour for a Caribbean journalist October 25, 2002 Striving for intellectual independence October 24, 2002 Tackling crime high on COHSOD agenda October 24, 2002 `Do more research into problems facing developing countries' October 23, 2002 Two thirds of Central Americans favour regional integration October 20, 2002 Govt opens consulate in Boa Vista October 19, 2002 Guyana and China October 18, 2002 EU to have same access as US, Canada to Caribbean market October 15, 2002 Future ACP/EU pacts important to Guyana’s economy October 15, 2002 Colombia October 9, 2002 Cuba, others walk out on 'racism' meeting October 6, 2002 Murray outlines BWIA strategy to stay flying October 5, 2002 BWIA must cut costs now or go into receivership by month end October 3, 2002 An historic opportunity for peace, development October 3, 2002 OAS could help solve other border issues - Ishmael October 1, 2002 What Jamaat's bossman and Guyana's PNC share? September 29, 2002 American official suggests annual PAHO meeting on AIDS in Caribbean September 26, 2002 The imperative of joining the global market September 23, 2002 Latin American melt-down September 22, 2002 The Inter-American Democratic Charter September 22, 2002 Belize/Guatemala proposal September 19, 2002 Historic end to age-old Belize-Guatemala border row September 18, 2002 The pain of political opportunism September 18, 2002 Fears over 'new face' of Uncle Sam September 17, 2002 There should be greater balance of trade between Trinidad and Guyana September 16, 2002 Keep campaign Violence free September 15, 2002 Saga of a medical scheme that went terribly wrong September 13, 2002 Guyana's 'continental destiny' September 12, 2002 UWI's 2002 academic conference September 10, 2002 Survival of the fittest September 7, 2002 Encouraging utterances from Mr Supachai September 7, 2002 Looking at the broader perspective September 5, 2002 Returning to the roots September 4, 2002 Lessons from Belize- Guatemala row September 4, 2002 Lawless roads August 30, 2002 Poor Caribbean projection at World Summit on Sustainable Development August 28, 2002 An eminent scholar urges Afro-Latinos to engage governments in the struggle for racial equity August 25, 2002 Decisions on regional secretariats August 21, 2002 All are involved August 20, 2002 Musing -- on sad, outrageous acts August 18, 2002 CDB, EC Central Bank representatives make presentations August 17, 2002 New head of private sector body sees economic policy unit as key August 16, 2002 Looking for solutions to stave off common threats August 16, 2002 President Jagdeo urges shift from confrontational politics August 13, 2002 `We must make region more capital attractive' August 8, 2002 South American leaders adopt Peace Zone Declaration August 6, 2002 South American leaders to expand energy cooperation - Insanally August 4, 2002 Officials enthusiastic over cassava project prospects August 4, 2002 South American leaders examine energy cooperation August 1, 2002 Caribbean security July 30, 2002 Guyana on road to `lawless’ republic July 28, 2002 Coming elections - Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados July 21, 2002 Nadir unduly negative on tourism paper July 15, 2002 A scholar makes an insightful link July 15, 2002 Caribbean tourism plan misses mark by mile - Nadir July 11, 2002 Cheap AIDS drug deal to help 75,000 in Caribbean July 11, 2002 Giving the Caribbean a chance July 9, 2002 St Lucia’s P.M. laments ‘new dependency syndrome’ in Caribbean societies July 6, 2002 Coordinated approach essential to integration movement July 6, 2002 Private sector not ready for single market -Arthur July 5, 2002 Task force posits intelligence units, alternative sentences July 5, 2002 Region's problems symptomatic of changing society July 4, 2002 Overlapping in government, local authority services highest in Guyana - survey June 30, 2002 A matter of compensation? June 28, 2002 Caribbean local government conference opens today June 25, 2002 Congratulations, Sir Ronald June 23, 2002 Different strokes June 23, 2002 Crosskill killed day before due to be baptised---priest June 23, 2002 Caribbean group meeting to be shifted from Washington June 22, 2002 Unique, double knighthood for Antigua diplomat June 18, 2002 Trouble for UNC over MP's threat to quit June 18, 2002 “Advisory’' game, information, CARICOM and communication June 16, 2002 Urgent action needed on HIV/AIDS public sector impact June 16, 2002 More than 'signatures’ for democracy and anti-terrorism June 13, 2002 Crime not peculiar to Guyana; security arrangements in place June 11, 2002 Guyana to sell itself as gateway to South America June 11, 2002 CCL concerned over Anguilla immigration policy June 11, 2002 Anguilla asked to revisit visa requirements decision June 9, 2002 DPP to get report on Crosskill's death June 9, 2002 Haiti’s agony - after OAS meeting June 9, 2002 Multi-million dollar Barbados HIV/AIDS facility to be opened soon June 9, 2002 Journalist Crosskill murdered June 8, 2002 Cracks in solidarity for OAS security strategy June 4, 2002 Cuba flirts with euro to draw European tourism June 3, 2002 Ministers urged to fast track single market May 28, 2002 The Caribbean as a Diplomatic Zone May 22, 2002 A show of our Caribbean `oneness' May 22, 2002 Spain to push for decision on aid package for Caribbean rice industry May 20, 2002 U.S. and Caribbean partnering against HIV/AIDS May 19, 2002 `No time for timidity' May 19, 2002 Agriculture can enhance Caribbean cooperation May 18, 2002 Stock-taking time for media May 12, 2002 Immigration officials must be sensitized to free movement provision May 12, 2002 Bankers zero in on money laundering May 10, 2002 Galvanise regional diplomacy to revive flagging economies May 8, 2002 Rueful remembrance of West Indian Federation May 7, 2002 The region pays tribute to Sir George Alleyne, out-going PAHO Director April 22, 2002 U.S.-Caribbean in major link against HIV/AIDS April 21, 2002 Political attacks on police April 14, 2002 Stinging rebuke by American author April 7, 2002 Encouraging signs from down south April 5, 2002 Finding a solution to teacher migration April 4, 2002 Not 'ole politricks' -- good governance April 2, 2002 Antigua in the shadow of R. Allen Stanford March 31, 2002 Lamming’s warning on race March 17, 2002 Problems of overcrowded prisons March 13, 2002 Escaping the OECD 'blacklist' March 13, 2002 A meet and right honour for a Caribbean scholar March 11, 2002 Caribbean health ministers plug unified HIV/AIDS care strategy March 8, 2002 Commonwealth leaders reaffirm solidarity with Guyana March 6, 2002 Private sector knocks governments economic planning for region March 5, 2002 Brain drain impact on small countries surfaces at Commonwealth meeting March 4, 2002 Guyana gets renewed Commonwealth backing March 3, 2002 Guyana's border woes for Commonwealth meet March 2, 2002 Caribbean gets Commonwealth backing on tax havens blacklist March 2, 2002 Predicament in Brisbane February 27, 2002 Murder rates keep climbing February 27, 2002 COLIN POWELL AND THE CARIBBEAN February 26, 2002 Brief encounter February 20, 2002 Tying bundle with Central America February 13, 2002 The racism in toilet paper caper on 'Gypsy' February 12, 2002 Violence, crime in schools February 10, 2002 U.S., Caribbean disagree on aid, banking February 8, 2002 US Third Border Initiative to include Caribbean education January 29, 2002 Criminals’ grip on Caribbean Plenty "plans", bigger problems January 20, 2002 A desperate need for new forms of governance January 7, 2002 Worrying signals in the region January 4, 2002 Caribbean economics, politics, crime and cricket December 31, 2001 Region endorses Latin model to boost data collection December 18, 2001 President urges special treatment case at ACS summit December 13, 2001 Caribbean countries must work together to revitalise economies December 2, 2001 AIDS, Anthrax, and the WTO December 2, 2001 Caribbean Conference of Churches takes theological look at HIV/AIDS December 2, 2001 At a critical time October 21, 2001 Caribbean postal services on anthrax alert October 20, 2001 Repositioning Guyana October 17, 2001 Another setback for the development agenda October 15, 2001 War and rumours of war October 14, 2001 Politics of strange bedfellows: Jamaica and Trinidad examples October 7, 2001 Politics with elections in focus Scenes in Trinidad, Jamaica and Barbados September 2, 2001 CARIFORUM to benefit from US$1.063M scheme on HIV/AIDS August 27, 2001 Geneva August 26, 2001 Fuzzy planning August 12, 2001 Dinosaurs in the fading light July 4, 2001 Caribbean must ensure democracy is allowed to prevail May 22, 2001 Globalisation or more of the same? May 20, 2001 COFCOR - A mechanism for survival May 19, 2001 Guyana has accrued great benefits from Commonwealth membership - Rohee March 9, 2001 Sparrow's 600-song project February 19, 2001 A significant occasion February 14, 2001 President calls for South America infrastructure network January 18, 2001 The long road to Caribbean economic integration January 8, 2001 Paddling our own kayak October 26, 2000 Antigua urges Panday to offer special oil facility October 20, 2000 Bureau to take urgent decisions on trade, politics October 16, 2000 Needs of Caribbean Youth discussed at Youth Ministers caucus October 5, 2000 Olympic reality October 4, 2000 Are we world citizens? October 4, 2000 Commonwealth meeting a welcome development September 25, 2000 The Ongoing Hanging Debate September 25, 2000 Guyana takes Suriname border row to Commonwealth September 16, 2000 Commonwealth backs Guyana on border rows September 15, 2000 Guyana embraced in move to South American integration September 2, 2000 Queries on regional court August 28, 2000 Leaving British monarch for a native president August 28, 2000 Still a modicum of innocence in the Caribbean July 27, 2000 Region not doing enough to meet challenges of globalisation July 19, 2000 Caribbean countries must collaborate to protect regional resources July 17, 2000 The Bahamas leads region with adolescent rights, health July 6, 2000 Democracy on trial in Caribbean - Jagdeo July 3, 2000 Lobbying June 8, 2000 Guyana could become Caribbean `laughing stock' June 7, 2000 Suriname after polls May 29, 2000 Telling it like it is May 10, 2000 Count down to Caribbean Court May 10, 2000 Unrealisable dreams and diminished expectations May 10, 2000 The portents of cultural and economic globalisation May 7, 2000 Regional integration, should include political fusion May 6, 2000 The administration of justice April 19, 2000 President sells knowledge, technology idea in Havana April 16, 2000 Rohee urges steps to save Amazon April 14, 2000 The viability of small countries April 11, 2000 The Way Ahead April 9, 2000 Caribbean citizens can lead integration process April 8, 2000 ACS Secretary General speaks of challenges of his tenure April 5, 2000 Victims of another war April 2, 2000 Caribbean's quest for WTO waiver March 31, 2000 Meeting Ms Albright March30, 2000 Caribbean Media Conference to discuss impact of new technology, broadcasting policy and media in ethnically sensitive societies March 29, 2000 Get USA on board March 28, 2000 Globalisation could be catalyst for greater achievement March 23, 2000 Nettleford’s message on learning March 17, 2000 Genius at work March 17, 2000 Glover urges creation of prosperous Commonwealth March 15, 2000 MERCUSOR official heartened at Guyana interest March 12, 2000 Caribbean women beaters March 8, 2000 The descent of Carnival March 8, 2000 Politics - after the Carnival March 7, 2000 A new lease on life March 6, 2000 Caribbean, US labour departments to implement joint projects March 3, 2000 Police need your help February 28, 2000 Continental destiny February 27, 2000 CDB reports positive Guyana growth last year February 5, 2000 7-YEAR GROWTH January 28, 2000 The regional dimension January 27, 2000 Fibre optic cable link between Guyana, Suriname January 22, 2000 Guyanese immigration problems in Caribbean January 22, 2000 Choosing of national heroes January 16, 2000 The myth of 'catch-up development' January 16, 2000 Globalisation between language and gender January 16, 2000 Region's statisticians stress harmonisation of procedures January 15, 2000 Caribbean panorama of heroes and icons January 1, 2000 Musings - Christmas, party politics December 19, 1999 WTO's Seattle failure affords developing countries a breather December 12, 1999 'Call me' December 11, 1999 WTO - after the failure of Seattle December 11, 1999 Racism, slavery and 'apologies' December 5, 1999 Of party politics and moral values November 28, 1999 Politics of the Commonwealth November 14, 1999 A call for Commonwealth leaders to heed November 10, 1999 As century ends, gloomy outlook for Latin America November 4, 1999 Relations with Latin American group will open up markets for Guyana November 3, 1999 MOU to be signed between Georgetown and Paramaribo hospitals November 1, 1999 Frank talk needed October 29, 1999 Single market likely in 15 months October 29, 1999 Meeting with Hoyte must have no pre-conditions October 26, 1999 The 'Grenada 17':Time for freedom? October 17, 1999 COTED must get ready to face new millennium challenges October 10, 1999 Armstrong award aimed to prod public service reform October 9, 1999 Rastafari - enduring fascination, lingering fear October 6, 1999 Money needed to market region September 29, 1999 Caribbean states case on hanging September 28, 1999 Guyana seeking to move closer to Latin America September 10, 1999 Minister Rohee opens CRNM training workshop September 3, 1999 Venezuela's democracy teeters (Christian Science Monitor) August 30, 1999 Venezuela's economy sputters -- but Chavez still rides high (Miami Herald) August 26, 1999 Guyana-Suriname ferry service may restart back month-end August 26, 1999 Economic reform not creating employment in Latin America (Associated Press) August 23, 1999 Confronting realities August 13, 1999 Not ready for a single market (Jamaica Gleaner) August 12, 1999 Challenge to Cardoso a bad omen August 10, 1999 Is Venezuela breeding its own Castro? August 9, 1999 Latam, Caribbean economies seen sliding August 9, 1999 A social partnership success story August 8, 1999 Emancipation and Independence August 4, 1999 Human rights: drugs in a changing world August 4, 1999 US and Caribbean officials meet July 23, 1999 Guyana now closer to Latin America July 20, 1999 A migration phenomenon, a social problem July 12, 1999 Wasting My Hate President signs MOU towards MERCOSUR membership June 30, 1999 President to play key role in Rio summit June 26, 1999 Utilising resources of Caribbean Sea can unify ACS June 26, 1999 Carib hangs tough on death penalty issue June 9, 1999 Guyana to be granted associate status in MERCUSOR June 6, 1999 Independence Festival held in Toronto May 31, 1999 Trouble spots in the Caribbean May 30, 1999 UWI Executive Director stresses need for culture of continuous learning May 30, 1999 Lack of investment can further marginalise Caribbean economies May 30, 1999 Land of diverse pets and serious vets May 28, 1999 Local Association of Museums formed - funding now accessible May 23, 1999 Income inequality in Latin America May 8, 1999 'Tradewinds' security exercise under way April 13, 1999 Three `Guianas' to be promoted as joint tourist destination April 9, 1999 Tour operators offer three-countries package April 9, 1999 Territorial integrity March 28, 1999 The cathedral of the forest March 27, 1999 Ordeal on BWIA Flight 425 March 26, 1999 CANU powers increased March 21, 1999 Raleigh’s First Expedition To Guyana February 21, 1999 Political Change in the Caribbean A © page from: Guyana: Land of Six Peoples