CARIBBEAN

Caribbean nations set to possible impact of tropical wave

Published on: May 24, 2024
14:50

Saint George's, May 24 (Prensa Latina) Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and other Caribbean nations are getting ready for minimizing damages before a possible impact of a tropical wave, which should affect the region during this weekend.

Interregional trips will begin in the Caribbean, expert says

Published on: May 16, 2024
15:13

Havana, May 16 (Prensa Latina) Cuban professor and researcher José Luís Perelló said that interregional tourism trips will begin next August for the first time in the Caribbean.

Concern in the Caribbean about coral bleaching speed-up

Published on: May 15, 2024
10:42

Bridgetown, May 15 (Prensa Latina) Caribbean meteorological authorities today demanded that local governments pay attention because extreme heat is accelerating coral bleaching in the southwest of the region and the situation is close to reaching dangerous levels.

Water crisis, a growing problem in the Caribbean islands

Published on: May 14, 2024
12:21

Washington, May 14 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean islands are going through a water crisis due to changing rainfall patterns and droughts, rapid urbanization, water-intensive tourism and weak governance of the water infrastructure.

Cuba reaffirms commitment to Latin American and Caribbean unity

Published on: April 25, 2024
12:25

Havana, Apr 25 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel on Thursday stressed on his X profile Cuba's unwavering commitment to the integration and unity of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Caribbean countries rename commemoration on end of slavery

Published on: April 21, 2024
00:31

Port-of-Spain, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) Starting this year, Caribbean countries will rename August 1, which commemorates the end of slavery imposed by British colonialism in the region, as African Emancipation Day, local media reported.

Hurricane season record: 23 storms, 11 cyclones and more

Published on: April 6, 2024
00:15

Washington, Apr 6 (Prensa Latina) The latest weather forecasts about the upcoming hurricane season in the Atlantic Oceans might remain in the records with some 23 named storms and 11 hurricanes, including five cyclones that may be category 3 or highers.

Cuba mourns death of Caribbean writer Maryse Condé

Published on: April 3, 2024
13:53

Havana, Apr 3 (Prensa Latina) The Havana-based cultural institution Casa de las Américas on Wednesday lamented the recent death of writer Maryse Condé, whom will be remembered as a giant of Caribbean letters.

Cuba invites to major trade fair

Published on: March 24, 2024
00:15

Havana, Mar 24 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Trade and Investment (MINCEX) has invited foreign companies and groups to participate in the upcoming ExpoCaribe 2024 International Fair.

Guyana to host Caribbean Investment Forum

Published on: March 11, 2024
16:30

Georgetown, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) Organizers and authorities of Guyana are giving the final touches for the Caribbean Investment Forum, to be held here from July 10 to 12.

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