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Guyana, Caricom and Trump’s Suspension of Immigrant Visas

Jan 16, 2026 Letters Dear Editor, The Trump Administration is pausing immigrant visa (not visitors) processing for all of Anglophone Caricom countries except Guyana and T&T; Dominican Republic and Suriname have also been exempted. Altogether, some 75 …

CARICOM unity at risk, labour leader warns

7 The head of the nation’s labour union umbrella warned that growing political fractures within CARICOM could erode the region’s strength and stability, especially as Caribbean governments remain silent on recent United States military action against …

Caribbean silence on Venezuela not an option: IT’S NOW, OR NEVER!

Chronicles of a Chronic Caribbean Chronicler By Earl Bousquet Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre’s January 11, 2026 New Year Address highlighted his second-term administration’s priority plans for the rest of this year. Among them: Health, …

Does Caricom have a role?

The US has expressed its displeasure at how members of the Organization of American States (OAS) have handled Venezuela and Haiti, and the budget of the OAS is now under review by the US State Department, according to Martin Landau, US Undersecretary of …

Caribbean nations call for calm after U.S. military operation in Venezuela

- Advertisement - by Rick Amburgey Writer Caribbean nations are calling for calm and a return to stability following a United States military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia …

PM DREW DEFENDS CARICOM STANCE ON VENEZUELA SAGA

OPINION: CARICOM Faces a Unity-defining Moment

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, 7:26 by Denis Chabrol CARICOM Faces a Unity-defining Moment By Dr. Nand C. Bardouille Dr Nand C. Bardouille The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is experiencing a difficult foreign policy-related moment, which …

Samuel Braithwaite | Venezuela, Guyana, and US global dominance

On Saturday, January 3, 2026, the eyes of the world turned to Venezuela. The response of CARICOM was pilloried. I have no issue with CARICOM’s terse diplomatic statement which touched the right notes and aligns well with the view that we are “friends of …

Letter of the Day | Energy delusion in a post-Venezuela world

THE EDITOR, Madam: As an electrical engineer who has spent 40 years involved in the electrical energy sector from fossil fuel, wind, solar, lithium batteries and pumped storage hydro, I am compelled to raise a red flag. The events of January 3 in Venezuela …

Patrick Faber says Belize lacks clear policy on U.S.–Venezuela crisis

Opposition Senator Patrick Faber has criticized the Government of Belize for what he calls the absence of a serious, principled foreign policy position in response to the recent United States military operation in Venezuela and the subsequent arrest of …

Nand Bardouille | US-Caricom relations: Year in review

As the then-outgoing Caribbean Community (Caricom) chair’s end of year message made clear, “[t]his year [i.e. 2025], Caricom made meaningful progress in advancing regional integration and economic growth.” But despite this progress, nearly a year into …

Guyana’s President says stability and respect for law are critical to future of Venezuela

THE PRESIDENT of Guyana has said “stability, respect for law and democratic transition” are critical for the future of Venezuela and broader Americas. In a social media post, President Irfaan Ali said the Government of Guyana continues to monitor the …

CARICOM needs to understand the ‘Trump Factor’ quickly

Former St Vincent PM Ralph Gonsalves describes the “Trump factor” as a significant new element in the “asymmetrical, hugely uneven power relations” between the United States and the Caribbean. On Monday he stated that to understand this factor, one must …

The Big Stick drops again! OECS in a bind

News broke Wednesday that the United States of America’s State Department has put on pause the processing of visas to seventy five nations around the world. This list which applied to permanent visa applications included, not surprisingly, most CARICOM …

Is the U.S. forcing the Caribbean from an economy of tourism to one of asylees?

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When Immigration Policy Meets Tourism Economies: The Caribbean’s New Reality

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Jan. 15, 2026: It is no secret that the Donald Trump administration’s foreign policy toward the Caribbean and the Americas has increasingly relied on threat, intimidation, and fear rather than partnership or diplomacy in …

AG rejects claims that US strikes violated international law

Senior Reporter [email protected] Attorney General John Jeremie says no international law was broken when the United States killed supposed drug traffickers in the lead-up to ousting Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro. Speaking with the media at the UNC …

Divided we fall, united we (must) stand

The Caribbean Community’s tepid response to the US attack on Venezuela was even weaker than those of other countries and organisations around the world. (File photograph) The American historian Timothy Snyder, in his On Tyranny, outlined the threat of …

OPINION: This Too Shall Pass

By the Hon. E.P Chet Greene The Caribbean is caught in a storm not of its own making. The recent imposition of visa restrictions, talks of financial bonds for entry, the palpable military tensions in our waters and the overt threats to the long standing …

IWSH Releases 2025 Impact Report Highlighting Global Plumbing Projects Across Four Continents

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Foundation (IWSH®), the public charity of IAPMO, has released its 2025 Impact Report. The report highlights how targeted plumbing …

Mary Technologies Introduces Patient Access Terminal to the U.S., Bringing Life-Saving Primary Care to the Last Mile

PAT is a clinical-grade primary care platform designed to bring timely diagnosis and physician-guided care to under-served communities. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary Health has announced the …

Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Rubio to Stand with Iran’s Uprising, Noting Its Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship

The Bipartisan Letter Signed by 59 Members of Congress Underscores the Iranian People’s "Demand for a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bipartisan group …

Itphy Returns to CES 2026 with RingDoc Motion, an AI-Powered Joint Assessment Model

Building on its CES debut, RingDoc Motion combines automated pre-visit intake with camera-based motion analysis for data-driven musculoskeletal care. NYC, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions …

Life for Relief and Development Expands Global Access to Clean Water

A Michigan-based Nonprofit, Life for Relief and Development (LIFE), Delivers Sustainable Drinking Water Solutions to Underserved Communities Worldwide SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Access to clean water …

The Child Center of NY Awarded Early Childhood Education Expansion to Strengthen Services Across Queens

$15 million award will expand Early Head Start and Head Start services and create nearly 60 new jobs NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Child Center of NY has been awarded approximately $15 million in federal …

Project Enduring Peace Launches Global Campaign Urging Binding Treaty to End International War

Campaign mobilizes public engagement through educational content and UN-focused petition aimed at prohibiting war between nations SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Project Enduring Peace (PEP) launched a …

Wireless Innovation Forum Unveils New AI-Driven Standards Query Tool on Web Site

WInnForum launches a groundbreaking AI-powered research tool that streamlines access to the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and other standards. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wireless …

Mary Technologies Launches AskMary AI Health Assistant in U.S

Mary Technologies announces the launch of AskMary AI Health Assistant in the U.S. to provide symptom assessment and direct access to licensed physicians. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary Technologies …

International Humanitarian College London (IHCL) announces key academic appointment - Dr. Yuliia Shyshatska

Dr. Yuliia Shyshatska joins IHCL leadership team LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reflecting the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and global expansion, IHCL is delighted to announce the appointment of …

Mary Health revolutionizes Healthcare Access and Delivery in United States

Mary Health, a global leader in innovative health technology introduces its high-tech AI health technology products and services into the United States market. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mary Health …

INHOPE and Block Strengthen Partnership to Drive Cross-Sector Action Against Online Child Sexual Abuse

Leading financial technology company joins global network in expanded collaboration to protect children online. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INHOPE, the global network of hotlines combating online child sexual …

YWO Mengamankan Lisensi FSC Mauritius untuk Memperkuat Operasional Global

Regulasi di pasar derivatif melayani dua kepentingan utama: melindungi klien dan memvalidasi broker di mata sektor perbankan. COMOROS, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- YWO hari ini mengumumkan bahwa perusahaan telah mengamankan Lisensi …

JWX Acquires Aug X Labs, Giving Publishers a Gen AI Tool to Transform Existing Content Into Multi-Platform Experiences

AI content production technology expands JWX’s platform to help publishers transform content for distribution, engagement, and monetization across platforms NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- JWX, the technology …

Machine Learning Market Growth Overview, Facts & Figures, Segmentation, Future Trends, and Historical Analysis By 2033

Machine Learning Market size was valued USD 35.32 billion in 2024, expected to USD 47.99 billion in 2025 to USD 309.68 billion by 2032, exhibiting CAGR of 30.5% BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This New Year …

UK waters draw renewed interest as Swordfish Energy points to tidal and river potential

Why Swordfish Technology may be the UK’s Missing Energy Link VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Canadian clean-technology company, Swordfish Energy, is positioning the UK’s tidal currents and river …

Gabriela Moraes: CARF da OCDE Inicia Nova Era de Compliance Global para RWAs em 2026

BRAZIL, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Análise Jurídica: 48 países iniciam troca automática de informações fiscais de ativos criptográficos; SQHWYD lidera com segregação de ativos transfronteiriça e automação de declaração fiscal, …

Good to Growing Achieves #1 Best Seller Status, Validating a New Business Operating Scaling System for Entrepreneurs

AUSTIN, TX, TX, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Good to Growing, the newly released business book by entrepreneur and CEO Scott Winters, has achieved #1 Best Seller status, marking a strong market response to its practical, …

Gideon Cohen: MPC Torna-se Única Defesa Institucional Contra Deepfakes de Vídeo

KY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Análise Anual de Ameaças: Com tecnologia de troca de rosto em tempo real por IA passando no Teste de Turing, reportagens do WSJ sobre fraudes envolvendo executivos aumentam, sinalizando …

ANY.RUN and Tines Announce Integration to Accelerate SOC Automation and Increase Business Security

DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ANY.RUN has launched a new integration with Tines that helps SOC teams validate threats faster and automate enrichment with behavior-based evidence. The integration brings …