WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden Administration is reportedly pushing for legislation that will lead to sanctions on gang leaders in Haiti in the wake of an escalation of violence.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Joe Biden administration is describing as “absolutely vital” the relationship Washington has established with CARICOM countries.

NEW YORK, New York – New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans for the establishment of a Caribbean trade office to support and encourage new economic opportunities for New York businesses.

HAMILTON, Bermuda – Residents began boarding up properties as the island braced for the arrival on Friday of Hurricane Fiona, a large and powerful storm that reports say earlier killed at least six people during its rampage across the northern Caribbean.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The United States says it remains a committed partner in the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean and around the world and has contributed nearly US$20 billion since 2002 to the Global Fund dealing with the impact of the virus.

NASSAU, Bahamas – The police have launched an investigation following the murder of Bahamian Olympic sprinter Shavez Hart who was shot dead early on Saturday on the island of Abaco.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – Prime Minister Dr. Ariel Henry on Tuesday appealed for “calm and reconciliation” in the Haiti as the country continues to be beset by acts of violence, crime, murders and kidnappings as well as protest by opposition forces calling for his removal.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The United States is providing an additional US$22.8 million in new funding this year to support Caribbean regional development goals related to climate resilience, youth security, information and communication technology, private sector engagement and health.

NEW YORK, New York – New York City Mayor, Eric Adams and other elected leaders have called on three of the world’s largest credit card companies, to support a proposal to establish a merchant category code (MCC) for gun and ammunition stores.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Biden administration in the United States says it has discussed the importance of regional security cooperation with Surinamese President and Chair of CARICOM Chandrikapersad Santokhi. 

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Former Commonwealth secretary general, Sir Shridath Ramphal has praised Britain’s Queen Elizabeth for her “unqualified sense of duty” for the new Commonwealth she had inherited as the world continues to mourn her passing at the age of 96 on Thursday.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah-Ann Lynch, Tuesday told a Caribbean women, peace and security conference that matters of security have long been viewed through a military-centric and traditionally male lens.