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SPANISH TOWN, JAMAICA – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has praised the efforts of the St. Catherine North Police Division after learning of a 33.3% reduction in major and serious crimes, describing it as a significant milestone in Jamaica’s national crime reduction efforts. During my recent visit to the St. Catherine North Police Division, I spoke […]

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts and Nevis – In a major leap forward for digital governance in the region, Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew has announced the official implementation of a cutting-edge E-Border system, making St. Kitts and Nevis the first country in the Caribbean to roll out the advanced border technology. We are proud to be […]

OTTAWA — Dr. Leslyn Lewis, the first Black woman to run for the leadership of a major federal party in Canada, has announced her reappointment as Shadow Minister for Infrastructure under Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative leadership team. In a post shared Wednesday, Lewis said she was “honoured” to continue in the role and emphasized her commitment […]

ASMARA, Eritrea — Eritrean nationals around the world gathered this past week in vibrant celebrations marking the 34th anniversary of Eritrea’s Independence Day, held under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” From Germany to Saudi Arabia, Italy to the United States, the diaspora honoured the historic occasion with patriotic zeal, cultural showcases, and community […]

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — In a landmark diplomatic engagement, Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan hosted Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for a two-day state visit from May 20 to 21, 2025. This meeting marked President Nandi-Ndaitwah’s first official visit to Tanzania since her inauguration as Namibia’s first female president in March 2025. The leaders convened […]

GENEVA, Switzerland — The world is on the verge of a historic public health breakthrough as delegates at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78) move closer to adopting a resolution to eradicate Guinea worm disease. The resolution, championed by Chad and supported by several other Member States, acknowledges the decades-long fight against one of humanity’s […]

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Prime Minister Andrew Holness has intensified his public messaging with a series of posts underscoring the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP) record on employment, economic management, and infrastructure development — widely seen as a signal that the country is entering pre-election mode ahead of the next general vote, due by the end of […]

NAIROBI, Kenya — On May 22, 2025, President William Ruto met with the National Executive Council of Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organisation (MYWO), led by National Chairperson Rahab Mwikali Muiu, at State House Nairobi. The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to collaborating with MYWO and similar organizations to further its transformation agenda, including the implementation of […]

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Honourable Kamina Johnson Smith, met with Magnus Brunner, European Union Commissioner of Internal Affairs and Migration, for wide-ranging talks focused on deepening security cooperation and enhancing bilateral relations. It was a pleasure to meet with @magnusbrunner EU Commissioner of Internal Affairs and […]

DAKAR, Senegal — On May 22, 2025, Presidents Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal and Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania jointly visited the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas platform, celebrating the commencement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export from the offshore project. This milestone positions both nations among Africa’s LNG-exporting countries and signifies a […]