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Rising land and ocean temperatures, wilder water cycle, glacier retreat hit Latin America and Caribbean
(WMO Press Release) - Record-breaking heat, persistent drought, extreme rainfall and devastating tropical cyclones impacted communities and economies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, whilst melting glaciers led to an upsurge in short term hazards like floods and long-term water security risk, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Along Atlantic-facing coasts, sea level…
Gov’t Reaffirms Labour Code Provisions for Public Holiday Work Obligations
Government has reaffirmed the provisions of the Labour Code relating to employment obligations during public holidays, emphasizing that workers assigned to essential services are required to report for duty when rostered. The matter was discussed during last Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting as Ministers reviewed operational requirements across public services and reiterated the importance of maintaining continuity in essential national functions. Cabinet…
Attorney General Presents Broad Legislative Agenda Ahead of Parliamentary Session
Attorney General Sir Steadroy Benjamin on Wednesday presented a broad slate of proposed legislation to be debated during the upcoming session of Parliament, outlining what Government officials described as an ambitious agenda focused on governance reform, public safety, social protection and institutional modernization. The legislative package spans multiple ministries and includes measures aimed at strengthening policing, justice systems, public health,…
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ABEC Rejects Former Chairman’s Claims, Defends Integrity of 2026 Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Electoral Commission (ABEC) has strongly rejected allegations made…
Caribbean Leaders Launch Roadmap towards Regional Strategy to Retrofit Homes Against Hurricanes and Flooding
Caribbean governments have initiated cooperation to retrofit existing homes against increasingly severe…
UN Hosts Regional Consultation to Prevent Youth Crime and Violence in the Eastern Caribbean
Over 50 Government leaders, regional institutions, youth representatives, development partners and United…
ABLP Secures Supermajority in 2026 Antigua and Barbuda General Elections
The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) has secured a commanding mandate…
Gillian Charles Appointed CDB’s New VP of Corporate Services
The Caribbean Development Bank has appointed finance executive Mrs. Gillian Charles-Gollop as Vice…
CCJ Delegation Visits the Court of Justice of the European Union
(PR) From 27 to 30 April 2026, a delegation from the Caribbean…
Caribbean Growth Slows Amid Global Uncertainty and Climate Pressures: CDB Report
Economic performance across the Caribbean remained subdued in 2025 as global uncertainty,…
Prime Minister Browne pleased with Booby Alley Development
Prime Minister Gaston Browne today toured the Booby Alley Housing Project in…
Gov’t Reaffirms Labour Code Provisions for Public Holiday Work Obligations
Government has reaffirmed the provisions of the Labour Code relating to employment obligations during public holidays, emphasizing that workers assigned to essential services are required to report for duty when…
