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Cuba Marks Six Decades Under United States Sanctions

HAVANA — Cuba today marks 60 years under a U.S. economic blockade that has deeply affected the communist nation's fortunes and shows no signs of being lifted. Decreed by U.S.…

Bro Bot February 7, 2022

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Analysis: As Haiti Investigation Stalls, U.S. Probes President’s Killing

PORT-AU-PRINCE — The United States is becoming increasingly involved in the investigation of Haitian President Jovenel Moise's murder, with key suspects facing the prospect of trial in U.S. courts, as…

Bro Bot January 23, 2022

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Since COVID-19 Killed Caribbean Economy, U.S. Should Give Debt Relief, Browne Says

SAINT JOHN'S — The COVID-19 pandemic has decimated economies across the tourism-dependent Caribbean costing losses as high as 20 percent in some countries in just one year, the prime minister…

Bro Bot December 19, 2021

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St. Lucia’s New Prime Minister Wants U.S. ‘Climate Cash’ To Pay For Stinky Seaweed

CASTRIES — St. Lucia’s new prime minister, Philip Pierre, has urged the United States and other rich nations to ramp up climate finance and disburse funds more quickly to vulnerable…

Bro Bot August 23, 2021

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United States To Deliver Nearly 837K Pfizer Vaccines To The Caribbean

SAN JUAN — The U.S. government said today that it will deliver nearly 837,000 Pfizer vaccines to Caribbean nations as the region with limited resources struggles with a spike in…

Bro Bot August 12, 2021

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Honduras Gets 1.5 Million Doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine From U.S.

TEGUCIGALPA — Honduras will receive 1.5 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from the United States today as part of an initial delivery of doses through the COVAX international…

VI Free Press June 27, 2021

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Will Caribbean Exchange Dollar Diplomacy For Renminbi Rebates? Expert Analysis

Can the Caribbean avoid being caught up in the accelerating east-west struggle for global influence? Is the region likely to find itself in a bidding war, “dancing to the rhythm…

David Jessop June 27, 2021

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China Playing Long Game In The Caribbean Knowing It Is Vital To U.S. Strategic Interests

BRIDGETOWN — The Caribbean is vital to the strategic interests of the United States. It is the U.S. "front door" for maritime logistics, finance and tourism and generations of immigrants…

VI Free Press June 13, 2021

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United States Is Rebuilding A Relationship With The Caribbean Region: OP-ED

Perhaps the most important aspect of the short statement issued in Washington after a first two-hour meeting last week between Antony Blinken, the new U.S. Secretary of State and his…

David Jessop April 28, 2021

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Cuba Opens Door To Most Small Business Initiatives

HAVANA (Reuters) — In a major reform of the state-dominated economy, the Cuban government will allow small private businesses to operate in most fields, eliminating its limited list of activities,…

VI Free Press February 6, 2021