By Alexandra Valencia   QUITO, June 21 (Reuters) – Ecuadorean protesters who have held more than a week of marches and road blockades over President Guillermo Lasso’s economic policies, will not meet the government until it withdraws security forces from some areas of the capital, an indigenous leader said Tuesday. Thousands of demonstrators have marched […]

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By Nelson Renteria   SAN SALVADOR, June 21 (Reuters) – El Salvador extended a controversial state of emergency to combat gangs for the third time on Tuesday, prompting criticism from human rights organizations over the suspension of constitutional protections. President Nayib Bukele’s government first passed what was meant to be a 30-day measure in late […]

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By James Gregory BBC News A statue paying tribute to the Windrush generation is being unveiled in one of London’s largest train stations on June 22…Windrush  Day. The national monument pays tribute to the thousands of people who arrived in the UK from Caribbean countries between 1948 and 1971. It depicts a man, woman and […]

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Covid-19- DeSantis escalates feud with White House  © AP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is escalating his feud with the White House over the COVID-19 response as he positions himself for a possible presidential campaign in 2024. DeSantis has been taking heat from infectious diseases experts — as well as state and national Democrats — […]

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NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS — The patron for Culturama 48 is Mr. William Wentworth Dore affectionately known as “Zhumbye Di Ggii” of Charlestown, a cultural enthusiast who loves Culturama with a passion. Reacting to the accolade on June 21, following the Culturama Committee’s announcement on June 17, 2022, Zhumbye said he was honoured to be selected to preside […]

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By Santana Salmon Grenada’s Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell has called on the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to continue to do more for the socio-economic development of the sub-region despite its achievements over the past 41 years. Mitchell, who is chairman of the nine-member regional grouping, said the achievements of the OECS “illustrate […]

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BELMOPAN, Belize (CMC) – Belize came under heavy rains and strong winds linked to the passage of a tropical wave which resulted in widespread flooding and the closure of schools in two districts on Monday. The country’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology said that based on the recommendation of the National Emergency Management […]

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Trending | View in Browser June 21, 2022 Here is today’s selection of top stories from The Associated Press at this hour to begin your day.  Today’s Headlines ‘The impossible’: Ukraine’s secret, deadly rescue missions KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — As was his habit before each flight, the veteran Ukrainian army pilot ran a hand along […]

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NEW YORK (CBS) — Inside a Flatbush Avenue cafe covered in tropical flowers, Allison Dunn, an immigrant from Jamaica, blends sorrel into a smoothie. The red drink, often enjoyed in the Caribbean, is made of hibiscus flowers.”I wanted to capture that feeling that you have around the holiday time and bring that here to Brooklyn,” […]

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The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, has tested positive for COVID-19, an official statement from the Government Information Service of Barbados has confirmed. According to the statement, PM Mottley is said to be doing well, despite the diagnosis: “Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has tested positive for COVID-19. It is a mild case, […]

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