WASHINGTON, DC – Guyana has called for a transitional government in Haiti as the country grapples with a political and socio-economic situation that has led to increase gang warfare and the collapse of many of the democratic institutions.

GRAND TURK, Turks and Caicos Islands – The corruption trial of former premier Michael Misick and two of his co-conspirators is expected to begin here in October.

NASSAU, Bahamas – The country’s 12 governor general, Cynthia ‘Mother’ Pratt was sworn into office on Friday and promised that during her tenure, she will “look around and see where help is needed.”

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – President Dr. Irfaan Ali says that he will push for greater global support for Haiti when Guyana serves its two-year term on the United Nations (UN) Security Council starting January 1, 2024 .

NASSAU, Bahamas – Prime Minister Philip Davis is marking the second anniversary of his ruling Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) re-shuffling his cabinet, as well as outlining reforms in immigration.

ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica is set to elect its first female woman head of state when Parliament meets on September 12 to elect a replacement for President Charles Savarin, whose 10-year-term in office ends in October.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic – The President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader, on Thursday issued an order for the complete closure of the country’s border with Haiti, encompassing land, air, and sea routes, effective from 6:00 a.m. (local time) on Friday.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness says he plans to institute performance-based compensation, performance systems, and performance accountability, towards improving productivity.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – The St. Kitts-Nevis government says the visit of Britain’s All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) signifies an important stride in the efforts to strengthen cooperation, bolster trade and promote mutual understanding between the twin island Federation and the United Kingdom.

ROSEAU, Dominica – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Tuesday said he is “disappointed” that the government’s nomination for the position of President of Dominica, did not get the support of the Opposition Leader.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – A new bill designed to enhance and consolidate existing beneficial ownership legislative framework has been opened for comment as the government of the Cayman Islands seeks to align is legislation with recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to ensure competent authorities have access to adequate, accurate and current information on beneficial owners of companies.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Former British prime minister, Tony Blair, has arrived here on a two-day visit becoming the first former British leader to visit the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.