KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent,– Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves Monday made an impassioned plea for assistance for the homeless as the authorities continue to put measures in place to deal with the impact of an erupting La Soufriere volcano.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana,– The government of Guyana says that it is aiming to send relief items to St Vincent and the Grenadines in the next 48 hours, following the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano .

National Security Minister Dr. Horace Chang has assured members of the United States Diaspora that the government is going all out to stem the illegal trafficking of guns and ammunition into the country.

NEW YORK,– New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken action to protect Caribbean nationals and other New Yorkers and block debt collectors from seizing billions of dollars in emergency stimulus payments authorized by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. 

WASHINGTON, – A new study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) provides an analysis of the evolution of energy consumption and expenditures in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), composition by energy source.

After a successful kick off of Jamaica’s Ambassador Audrey Marks’ “Let’s Connect” Zoom Chat series in March, the monthly programme will continue on Thursday April 8, at 7:00 pm EDT, with Special Guest, Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Horace Chang.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, – Former Premier Dr Ewart Brown appeared in Supreme Court via video link on Thursday and had his bail extended, but he was not required to enter pleas on 13 charges of official corruption.

WASHINGTON,  – President Irfaan Ali says developed countries must honor their pledge to allocate at least 0.7 per cent of their Gross National Income (GNI) to the Official Development Assistance (ODA) program to assist small states.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts,  – The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis moved to strengthen the Federation’s gaming industry and protect the nation’s international reputation as a responsible member of the global community, with the passing of the Gaming (Control) Bill, 2021 on Thursday.

OPA-LOCKA, Fl. —  Over one hundred public officials, community based organizations, and district one residents gathered to join Miami-Dade County Commission Vice Chairman Oliver G. Gilbert, III, City of Opa-locka Mayor Matthew Pigatt, Commissioner Joseph L. Kelley, Vice-Mayor Veronica Williams, and the City of Opa-locka City Commission for the Public Dedication and Codesignation Ceremony for Commissioner Barbara Jordan Way on March 24. 

MIAMI, Florida,  — As the Caribbean tourism and hospitality industry continues to respond and adapt to challenges arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing the interests of the private sector, has launched Forward Together, an initiative which encourages industry stakeholders to join their colleagues in supporting the trade association.

SANTIAGO – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) says representatives from 33 regional countries, 20 United Nations agencies and other organizations have reaffirmed their commitment to implementing the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.