Caribbean AIDS epidemic can be ended by 2030, new UNAIDS report says
Anew report from UNAIDS reveals that the Caribbean region has the potential to end its AIDS epidemic by 2030, but only if leaders take decisive…
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Maduro seeks to shore up Venezuela military’s support ahead of vote threatening his hold on power
AGUA CALIENTE, Venezuela (AP) — At a crossroads not far from a gas station overgrown with weeds, young men and women in faded green fatigues…
Venezuelan opposition voters band to safeguard election, warning of the ruling party’s tricks
SABANETA, Venezuela (AP) — Tears roll down the face of Tanyia Colmenares when she recalls her truncated dream of being a lawyer, which ended after…
Venezuelan opposition voters band to safeguard election, warning of the ruling party’s tricks
SABANETA, Venezuela (AP) — Tears roll down the face of Tanyia Colmenares when she recalls her truncated dream of being a lawyer, which ended after…
Guyana: Senior cop goes on leave as probe continues into cash deposit
The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has confirmed that the head of the Special Branch and acting Deputy Commissioner, Calvin Brutus, has been sent on leave…
Cuba ratchets up pressure on private business as economic crisis deepens
HAVANA, July 11 (Reuters) – Cuba is tightening regulations on fledgling private businesses, reining in profits and beefing up oversight as the government wrestles with…
Officials plead for $9 million in aid weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastates the southeast Caribbean
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — People in the southeast Caribbean urgently need food, water and shelter nearly two weeks after Hurricane Beryl crushed the region as…
Guyana: Mom arrested for attempted murder of 9-year-old daughter
Trigger Warning: This article contains information of a sensitive nature. Details include the attempted murder of a minor. The information can potentially be upsetting and…
Cuba foils plot to sneak arms onto island from U.S., official says
HAVANA, July 8 (Reuters) – Cuba has foiled a plot to sneak arms and ammunition onto the Caribbean island from the United States, detaining nearly…
Caribbean braces for economic punch after season’s deadly first hurricane
July 9 (Reuters) – Leaders across the Caribbean were still tallying the financial toll wrought by the earliest Atlantic storm on record to intensify to…