Category: Caribbean News

United States remains firm in its commitment to Haiti’s recovery

Haiti - The United States' military said it will maintain its high level of assistance to earthquake victims in the impoverished nation.

Costa Rica ends mission in Haiti

SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica - The team of Costa Rican technicians who traveled to Haiti to help in the search and rescue of victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake returned home on Jan. 23.

Worldwide effort remains strong to provide aid to Haiti

Across the Americas, an unprecedented wave of solidarity has erupted as nations in the region react to the devastating earthquake in Haiti.

Monetary donations are paramount for relief organizations in Haiti

A week after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, new challenges rise for the nongovernmental organizations working in the impoverished nation

Dominican Republic strengthens political and economic ties with France

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - During his recent visit to Paris, Dominican President Leonel Fernández met his host, French President Nicolás Sarkozy, at the Élysée Palace, where they agreed to embark on an "exceptional collaboration"

Tourism makes inroads in Cuba

HAVANA, Cuba - Despite the global economic crisis and the H1N1 flu pandemic, Cuba will close 2009 with a record of more than 2.4 million visitors, surpassing the 2.3 million who visited in 2008, said Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero.

Dominican Republic amends constitution

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - Despite widespread opposition, the Dominican Congress has voted in favor of a constitutional amendment that will prohibit consecutive presidential re-election when it comes into force on Dec. 10.

Bellerive to start shaping new Haitian government

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti - After receiving the approval of both parliamentary houses, Haiti's new Prime Minister, Jean Max Bellerive, was given the go-ahead to form a new government by President René Préval on Nov. 11.

Haiti changes Prime Minister during critical period in country's recovery

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - President René Préval requested the Haitian Congress to quickly approve his selection of Jean Max Bellerive as the new Prime Minister to replace Michèle Pierre-Louis

Mexico and Caricom agree to increase trade

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - At the Mexico-Caricom Business Forum held Oct. 1, the Mexican government and the 15 member-states of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) explored business opportunities