BRIDGETOWN (IICA) — In response to the introduction in January 2019 of European Union (EU) regulations that stipulate stringent maximum levels (MLs) for cadmium content
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EU says slavery inflicted ‘untold suffering,’ hints at reparations
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union (EU) said this week that Europe’s slave-trading past inflicted “untold suffering” on millions of people and hinted at the
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EU wants to be ‘partner of choice’ for Latam, Caribbean in pivot from China, Russia
BRUSSELS (Reuters) — The European Union pledged more investment for the Caribbean and Latin America at a financial summit in Belgium on Monday. The EU
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In Denmark, Potatoes On Key Bridge Cause Havoc
COPENHAGEN — A 57-year-old truck driver was detained today after loads of potatoes were found spilled on a key bridge linking two Danish islands, police
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Trinidad Boosts LNG Exports to Europe, Rushes More Gas Output
PORT OF SPAIN — Trinidad and Tobago’s sales of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe have doubled so far this year to 40 percent of
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Caribbean Golden Passport Programs Under Threat Of Termination By EU
The future of Citizenship by Investment Programs (CIP) in the Caribbean is under threat with the European Union set to issue what some may consider
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Human Rights Abusers Cuba, Venezuela Toady Up Praise For Russia After Invasion Of Ukraine
HAVANA — In a carefully worded statement, the Cuban government is blaming the United States for the crisis in Ukraine and backed Russia’s right to
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In A First, EU To Suspend Visa-Free Travel For ‘Golden Passport’ Country
BRUSSELS — The European Commission proposed a suspension of a visa-free travel agreement with the Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu because of its scheme offering passports
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EU-Caribbean Leaders’ Meeting: Joining Forces For A Full COVID-19 Recovery
BRUSSELS — Leaders from the European Union (EU) and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) met virtually yesterday. The President of the European Council, Charles
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EU Moves To Block Flights From Southern Africa Over Mutant Variant Of COVID-19
BRUSSELS (AP) — A slew of nations moved to stop air travel from southern Africa today, and stocks plunged in Asia and Europe in reaction
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