Caribbean countries need to unite to defy condescending West Kenneth Mohammed Caribbean nations have such a long history of economic violence, manipulation and exploitation perpetrated against them by the west that it is generally expected that they take it on the chin. Recently, however, their leaders have been standing up to a spate of condescension […]
Khadijah Halliday, a gifted poet from St Lucia, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning the prestigious William T. Battrick Poetry Fellowship for 2024 at Oberlin College, Ohio. This accolade recognizes her as a rising star in the literary world, celebrating her innovative voice in poetry. Halliday, currently a third-year student at Oberlin, is pursuing […]
Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of Jamaican cuisine by venturing beyond your resort to dine alongside locals. Here’s a guide to some of the top spots across the island where you can savor classic Jamaican dishes. Jamaican cuisine is a spicy fusion of influences from various cultures, with local ingredients playing a starring role […]
Barbados Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds announced following the media launch to highlight the activities for the 166th Regular Session of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. Symmonds announced that Cabinet had “decided that the time is right for us to have formal diplomatic recognition of the State of Palestine.” He […]
As Team Canada gears up for the upcoming Paris Olympics, former Olympian and gold medalist Bruny Surin is at the helm as the Chef de Mission, bringing not only his extensive experience but also his infectious enthusiasm to the role. Surin, who made history as part of the legendary 4×100 relay team at the 1996 […]
Early last week, Louis Saldenah promised the Caribbean Camera that he was planning to put on a “HUGE Band Launch” on Saturday night. When the doors opened at his 2024 costume showcase at the Grand Cinnamon Banquet & Convention Hall in Scarborough, it was obvious he had kept his word (and then some). “We had […]
A unique celebration takes place as Trinidad and Tobago’s own Panman Pat marks his 79th birthday this Sunday, from 3 to 6 PM, a with a heartfelt and vibrant event aimed not only at celebration but also at giving back. The Blind Birthday Telethon, a blend of festivity and philanthropy, is set to broadcast live, […]
In the early hours of the morning, an immigration agent’s visit to a residence in a bustling tourist enclave in the eastern Dominican Republic took a dark turn, as allegations of sexual assault was reported by a 14-year-old Haitian girl. The incident, which reportedly occurred on April 5th in Bávaro, near the renowned Punta Cana […]
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed his support on Saturday for the formation of a Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) in Haiti, which is charged with selecting new political leaders and organizing elections in the Caribbean nation. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Guterres praised the release of a decree that officially established the transitional council. […]
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell urged the United States on Sunday to lift Cuba from its list of countries deemed sponsors of terrorism and to terminate the economic blockade imposed on the Spanish-speaking nation. Speaking at a press conference held at the Maurice Bishop International Airport to share insights from his official three-day visit to Cuba, […]
