Caribbean leaders and citizens fiercely defend the Cuban Medical Cooperation ProgrammeWritten by Emma Lewis4 weeks ago
How the Caribbean views the Trump administration's mass deportationsWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco, Candice Stewart14 February 2025
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley lays global issues bare in a stunning speech at the UNWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco29 September 2024
Americans voted and the Caribbean has reactedDiplomacy, celebration and outrage in the wake of Donald Trump's convincing win in the US electionsWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco7 November 2024
The Caribbean marks Emancipation DayThe day is a celebration of freedom and resilienceWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco2 August 2024
As Jamaica braces for a direct hit, relief efforts have begun for islands shattered by Hurricane Beryl'Sea level rise represents a clear human influence on the damage potential from a given hurricane'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco3 July 2024
Controversy surrounds Kenya government's planned deployment of police forces to HaitiMany Kenyans are not in support of this mission Written by Zita Zage24 June 2024
As Haiti's president prepares to step down, will CARICOM's new plan help his country?'We want to see the success of the Haitian people; [they] deserve nothing less'Written by Emma Lewis13 March 2024
Year in review: In 2023, the climate crisis was top of mind for the CaribbeanSmall Island Developing States bear the brunt of the worst effects of climate changeWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco23 December 2023
COP28 delivers ‘death certificate’ for island nations'The new text does not do enough to keep our islands above water'Written by Dizzanne Billy11 December 2023
What is the Jamaican government's position on Haitian refugees?'It is important to balance national security concerns with the protection [of] human rights'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco30 October 2023
Jamaican government swiftly returns a boat full of Haitians, as Caribbean officials express disappointment after latest talksThe Jamaican government says it has not broken any international lawsWritten by Emma Lewis14 September 2023
Haitian refugees land on Jamaican shores, while CARICOM’s efforts to help its troubled member state falter'Words are meaningless if not followed by actions'Written by Emma Lewis28 July 2023
The Caribbean Community marks its golden jubilee with a promise of free movement for regional nationalsThe aim is to have the decision fully implemented by March 30, 2024Written by Janine Mendes-Franco11 July 2023
The Caribbean outlook on World Press Freedom Day'Attacks on journalists doing their job of ensuring accountability and transparency [are] unacceptable'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco3 May 2023
The threat of bush fires in the Caribbean is a hot-button issue'[W]e are remarkably careless with fire'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco19 March 2023
The year in review: What the Caribbean looked like in 2022A recap of what captured the attention of the regional blogosphere this yearWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco29 December 2022
How is the Caribbean faring on International Anti-Corruption Day?'Accountability [is] the master key to change'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco9 December 2022
The sudden passing of Haitian singer ‘Mikaben’ leaves a big void in the music world'An extraordinary artist. An even better man.'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco17 October 2022
‘When the porridge is hot, one eats it on the side': Haiti's current protests, explained on Twitter'Haiti is occupied'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco9 October 2022
The Caribbean's ‘looming’ food security storm suddenly seems more threatening'Agriculture […] offers endless opportunities...'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco29 June 2022
The overturning of Roe vs. Wade unsettles the Caribbean, most of which doesn't have progressive abortion laws'In many CARICOM countries, abortion is not an option ...'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco26 June 2022
‘We're passing by': A conversation with Haitian contemporary artist Pascale Monnin'The story of the Caribbean is a lot of crossroads'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco15 March 2022
2021 in review, from a Caribbean point of viewConcerns about the environment and gender-based violence rivalled fears of the pandemicWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco20 December 2021