
EU Urges Caribbean Nations to End Golden Passport Programs
The European Union is pressuring Caribbean nations to shut down their 'golden passport' programs, warning that failure to comply could result in travel restrictions.
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The European Union is pressuring Caribbean nations to shut down their 'golden passport' programs, warning that failure to comply could result in travel restrictions.

Caribbean nations have incurred $53.2 billion in damage from climate-fueled disasters between 2000 and 2024, according to new research that could inform discussions on global climate reparations and mitigation financing.

A London court is poised to potentially impact laws in several Caribbean countries, including Grenada, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where gay sex is currently considered a crime.

African and Caribbean nations have collectively called for a formal apology for the transatlantic slave trade. This demand highlights ongoing efforts to address the historical injustices and lasting impacts of slavery.
Jamaica's tourism sector is reportedly experiencing the lowest retention of the tourism dollar among Caribbean nations. This indicates that a significant portion of tourism revenue is not remaining within the local economy.
Officials from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Caribbean nations have convened to discuss regional escalation and collectively condemn recent Iranian aggression.
Golding has strongly criticized the US government, stating that its demands and policies are placing undue pressure on Caribbean nations and are not indicative of friendship.

A delegation of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries met in London to demand the transfer of sovereignty over territories belonging to the British Crown. This proposal expands on a 2014 reparations plan.

Leaders from African and Caribbean nations adopted a resolution in Accra, Ghana, demanding official apologies and reparations from countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade. The resolution was passed during the "Next Steps" conference.
African and Caribbean nations have collectively called for a formal apology for the transatlantic slave trade.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago to boost bilateral ties, with engagements planned with business leaders and the Indian community.

Following a UN vote on slavery, African and Caribbean nations are intensifying their calls for countries that benefited from slavery to pay compensation, though the process for reparations is expected to be complex and challenging.
In an Emancipation Day message, the CARICOM chairman called for greater economic freedom and reparative justice for Caribbean nations, highlighting ongoing efforts to address historical injustices and economic disparities.

The main reparations committee for Caribbean nations has urged the UK to return the British Virgin Islands and called on King Charles to commit to decolonisation, decrying the region as the 'most colonised part of the world'.

African and Caribbean countries, at a UN conference in Ghana, have called for formal apologies and reparations from nations that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade.

Caribbean communities are actively resisting the acquisition of their beaches by foreign developers. This ongoing struggle highlights concerns over land ownership and environmental impact.
Latin American and Caribbean nations have jointly introduced a new trade platform aimed at facilitating commerce with China.