PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Several political leaders in Haiti have rejected a proposal submitted by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to end the current unstable situation in the French-speaking country and have instead reiterated their position of imposing their own three-member presidential council to govern the troubled country until general elections.

New York, New York - Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, on Saturday, pointed to the pivotal role women play in creating a safer and healthier world, and spotlighted the compelling need for women's economic empowerment.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana's Attorney General says the country’s justice sector is undergoing significant transformation with the introduction of alternative dispute resolution methods and streamlined plea bargaining, aiming for greater efficiency and adaptability.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Guyana’s President Dr. Irfaan Ali has defended the role played by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping in brokering a deal in Haiti paving the way for a “peaceful transition of power” in the French-speaking CARICOM country.

ROME, Italy – Pope Francis Sunday offered prayers for Haiti, while a United States legislator is urging Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry to “do what is right for the Haitian people” and step down from office.

CHARLOTTE AMALIE – The U.S. Virgin Islands is moving towards closer collaboration with its Caribbean neighbors, after having made strides to initiate a functional cooperation agreement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). 

HAMILTON, Bermuda - Bermuda, which is seeking full membership of CARICOM, says it is however not contemplating being part of the region’s attempt to allow for the free movement nationals across member states from March 31 this year.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Joe Biden administration in the United States has applauded the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for its collaboration in countering firearms trafficking. 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Haiti’s Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry has arrived in Puerto Rico, ending speculation as to his whereabouts as his country remains gripped in an ongoing crisis that could lead to his removal from office.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ), on Saturday issued a statement on Saturday affirming that the ruling Jamaica Labour Party [JLP] won the recent local government election after securing control of seven local authorities.

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – Antigua and Barbuda and Brazil have signed an air service agreement as the two countries seek to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties.

NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya and Haiti on Friday announced that they had signed an agreement that would allow the African country to lead a United Nations Security Council sanctioned Multinational Security Mission (MSS) to restore peace and security in Haiti.