June 17, 2026 United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti on 16 June 2026 in solidarity with the Haitian people. During his visit, he met Haitian women and men whose lives have been profoundly affected by violence. He witnessed first-hand the humanitarian and security challenges facing the country, as well as the efforts undertaken by … Continue reading Secretary-General’s Visit to Haiti
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Hugh Todd and Foreign Secretary, Robert Persaud, led the Guyanese delegation during engagements held on June 1 and 2 with senior officials of the United States Government By Staff Reporter | June 4, 2026 GUYANA and the United States have reaffirmed their strong bilateral partnership following a series … Continue reading Guyana-US relations deepen with focus on energy, security, and sovereignty – high-level talks held in Washington
The Centre for Criminal Justice and Security (CCJS), University of the West Indies, in collaboration with, The Government of Jamaica, Ministry of National Security CARICOM, IMPACS Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) United Nations Development Programme, Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean (UNDP) The European Union (EU) is organizing … Continue reading Call for Papers: 4TH CARIBBEAN CONFERENCE ON CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE
The Canada-Caribbean Institute is pleased to release the "Book of Abstracts" from the recent 2026 Research Symposium. This book contains the program for the event, and most importantly the abstracts of the various papers and presentations. Download a copy below... CCI Book of AbstractsDownload
Critics say three deals totaling $137 million to build prisons, provide security and manage Haiti-DR border shift too much governmental powers to private firms abroad by Juhakenson Blaise Mar. 10, 2026 Overview:A Haitian human rights group is raising alarm over three government contracts totaling at least $137 million drafted under Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé that … Continue reading Haitian PM slammed for signing millions in foreign contracts that ‘undermine sovereignty’
March 3, 2025 PORT OF SPAIN – Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said Trinidad and Tobago had been placed under a state of emergency (SoE) effective as of Tuesday, March 3, after warning of credible evidence linking criminal gangs and former detainees to increased crime in the country. In a statement, Persad-Bissessar said that following a … Continue reading T&T under state of emergency again
February 27, 2026 The Heads of State and Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community met on 25 February with the Secretary of State of the United States of America, Marco Rubio. The engagement was a highly constructive one with a frank conversation regarding the essential interests of all parties. Given the strong historical, … Continue reading CARICOM/U.S. Joint Statement
February 28, 2026 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that progress had been made in assembling an international anti-gang force for Haiti, raising hopes that improved security could allow long-delayed elections to go ahead this year. Yet with armed groups controlling much of the capital, the prospect of a credible vote remains … Continue reading US hails progress on Haiti’s anti-gang force, but elections face steep hurdles
Selected from this mornings media reporting... US ready to partner with CARICOM energy producers, sees role for Venezuela February 26, 2026 Wednesday told Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders that the American government was ready to work with Caribbean energy producing nations to help them reap the benefits of those resources, and he also envisaged a future … Continue reading Rubio engagement with CARICOM
By BERT WILKINSON and DÁNICA COTO February 24, 2026 GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Caribbean leaders met Tuesday in St. Kitts and Nevis to debate pressing issues including the region’s relationship with the U.S. government, which has continued to strike suspected drug boats in the area, killing local fishermen. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to meet with Caribbean leaders … Continue reading Caribbean leaders gather for key summit to feature Rubio as US policy impacts region