At UN SIDS4, Caribbean and Pacific nations reinforce call to negotiate a fossil fuel non-proliferation treatyWritten by Dizzanne Billy29 May 2024
Is the Bouterse verdict a symbol of justice in Suriname's turbulent past?Written by Fausia S. Abdul10 January 2024
The Caribbean Community marks its golden jubilee with a promise of free movement for regional nationalsWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco11 July 2023
Suriname's significant holiday of Keti Koti is finally gaining Dutch importanceWritten by Fausia S. Abdul10 July 2023
The death of Desi Bouterse: Shadows of the past amid Suriname’s political crossroadsHe leaves a polarising legacy of progress and pain, unity and divisionWritten by Fausia S. Abdul26 December 2024
After the SID4 conference in Antigua & Barbuda, ‘small islands’ fight to maintain ‘special case’ status at the UN'The realities of climate change for SIDS are very different and unique'Written by Cari-Bois News13 August 2024
The Suriname book prohibition in a global context of free expression'This struggle is part of a larger narrative that demands our attention'Written by Fausia S. Abdul5 February 2024
Desi Bouterse's post-conviction disappearance leaves Suriname in turmoilThe former Surinamese leader has vanished after his final conviction for the 'December Murders' Written by Fausia S. Abdul16 January 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
How climate change is affecting mental health in some of the Caribbean's Indigenous communities'It all ties back to Indigenous peoples' rights'Written by Candice Stewart7 December 2023
A journey through three continents: 150 years of Indian Caribbean migration to The NetherlandsOn June 5, The Netherlands marks 150 years of 'Hindostani' migrationWritten by Fausia S. Abdul5 June 2023
Caribbean journalists: ‘Shortfalls in climate reporting can be improved’Regional journalists can provide a platform for those most affected to demand climate justice Written by Cari-Bois News17 May 2023
Suriname’s Indigenous communities are on the front line of the climate fight'Working on climate justice is working on solving the climate crisis'Written by Cari-Bois News6 May 2023
Racial tensions rise in Suriname amidst economic instability, but citizens still hope for unitySuriname believes in 'Wan Kondre, Wan Pipel' — 'One Country, One People'Written by Fausia S. Abdul19 March 2023
How Surinamese fisheries are being impacted by climate change — and what's being done about it'Catches have fallen remarkably low'Written by Cari-Bois News27 January 2023
The Dutch state apologises for slavery, and the Caribbean wonders: Will reparations follow?The apology represents 'a comma, not a full stop'Written by Emma Lewis26 December 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
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
As shorebird populations drastically decline in the French Caribbean, hunting traditions persist'Shorebirds are declining at an unprecedented rate'Written by Emma Lewis30 November 2021
Former Surinamese president Dési Bouterse convicted of murder for the second time—but will he go to prison?'Suriname is not finished with [Bouterse] yet'Written by Fausia S. Abdul19 September 2021
After Dutch Literary Prize winner says Suriname ‘needed’ former president Bouterse, organisers cancel her award ceremonyAstrid Roemer said the cancellation was 'a load off [her] mind'Written by Fausia S. Abdul19 August 2021
Amid Eid ul-Fitr celebrations, a look at the Muslim presence in the CaribbeanEid is an Islamic feast of togetherness Written by Fausia S. Abdul13 May 2021
Caribbean denounces Trump’s decision to put Cuba back on terrorism list; hopes for a reversal with Biden'Cuba’s international conduct does not in any way warrant that designation'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco20 January 2021
The Caribbean's case for reparations: Part IIICOVID-19 has revealed 'horrendous legacies' of inequityWritten by Janine Mendes-Franco19 October 2020