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Diplomats from eight EU member nations will meet with representatives from Mexico, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Uruguay in Montevideo on Feb. 7, 2018. | Photo: Reuters

Uruguay Prepares to Host EU Meeting on Venezuelan Crisis

European Union representatives will meet in Montevideo on February 7 to discuss the political situation in Venezuela, Uruguayan President Tabare Vazquez confirmed Sunday.

February 3, 2019
Published in Latin America

BARBADOS | European Development Fund To Finance Second Coconut Project

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Dacember 6, 2018 - The coconut industry in Barbados and the rest of the Caribbean should soon be receiving a further boost. That is because the 11th European Development Fund (EDF) will be financing a second coconut project in the region.

December 6, 2018
Published in Agriculture

CARICOM | Restorative Justice workshop begins in Guyana

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, November 29, 2018 - Prison Officials and non-governmental organisations working in rehabilitative justice will benefit from a Regional Train-the Trainers Workshop on Restorative Justice to be held on 30 November to 4 December 2018, in Guyana.

November 30, 2018
Published in Justice

The Sentry Exposes Pervasive Risks, Political Control in South Sudan Banking Sector

Washington, D.C. – A new investigative report by The Sentry details how a set of banks has been hijacked for the personal benefit of leaders, powerful officials, and other “Politically-Exposed Persons” (PEPs, ie current or former senior foreign political figures, their immediate family, and their close associates).

October 25, 2018
Published in World News

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards (right), speaks with Head of Cooperation of the European Union Delegation to Jamaica, Ricard Bardia Divins, at a CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) workshop, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston on October 2.

JAMAICA | More Value-Added Products Need to be Exported to the EU says JAMPRO Head

KINGSTON, Jamaica, October 3, 2018 - Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) President, Diane Edwards, says more value-added products need to be exported to the European Union (EU), to reverse the decline in trade with the bloc.

October 4, 2018
Published in Business & Economy

nternational Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde warned of the 'macroeconomic impact' linked to the trade policy changes. | Photo: Reuters

IMF Warns US of 'Macroeconomic Impact' of Trade Policy Changes

WASHINGTON, DC, June 15, 2018 - Imposing trade tariffs to the European Union, Mexico, and Canada will only hurt the U.S. economy, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned Thursday.

June 15, 2018
Published in World News

Caribbean Community Headquarters at Turkeyne, East Coast Greater Georgetown, Guyana

CARICOM worried at possible UK anti-money laundering sanctions on associate members

MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica April 28, 2018 - The UK Parliament will on Tuesday be debating a Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Bill which CARICOM says will have an impact on the financial services of British Overseas Territories, most of which are Associate Members of the 15 member Caribbean Community.

April 28, 2018
Published in CARICOM

Venezuela's President Maduro speaks during a meeting with ministers responsible for economic sector at Miraflores Palace in Caracas. | Photo: Reuters

Switzerland Imposes Sanctions on Venezuela

Following the lead of the United States and the European Union in their economic attack on Venezuela, Switzerland announced Wednesday a series of sanctions against Venezuelan institutions and senior officials.

March 28, 2018
Published in World Economy

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