Caribbean News Roundup
Barbados expresses disappointment that reform of the UN Security Council continues to elude Member States
21 November 2008
Antigua and Barbuda calls for the global financial, food and energy crises to be addressed in an integrated manner
14 November 2008
The UN General Assembly again calls on the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial embargo against Cuba
31 October 2008
The UN General Assembly welcomes the initiative by CARICOM to erect a permanent memorial to victims of the transatlantic slave trade
24 October 2008
Prime Minister Skerrit says globalization continues to change the dynamics of economic survival and sustainability for regional States
17 October 2008
Jamaica's Prime Minister calls on the United Nations to take the lead in tackling the problems confronting developing countries
3 October 2008
Antigua and Barbuda calls for action on the implantation of the Millennium Development Goal that calls for a global partnership for development
26 September 2008
Small island developing States say climate change remains a concern at the new session of the General Assembly
19 September 2008
The United Nations seeks more than US$100 million to assist Haitians affected by a series of storms
12 September 2008
UN agencies step up to assist Haiti in coping with the effects of two natural disasters
5 September 2008
The UN World Tourism Organization says prospects for international tourism remain positive
29 August 2008
Haiti is among 16 hunger spots to benefit from a World Food Programme cash roll out of more than $200 million
21 August 2008
Caribbean public health authorities propose to eliminate vertical transmission of HIV and syphilis by 2015
15 August 2008
Dominica warns of the lasting effects of the food and energy crises on developing countries
25 July 2008

