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Dominica ruling party wins general election amidst opposition boycott

ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — The ruling Dominica Labour Party (DLP) was returned to power in Tuesday’s general election, even as two independent candidates won constituencies in the 21-seat Parliament following…

7 Dec 2022 7:46AM

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Georges Chikoti, secretary general of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States.

OACPS Secretary General says bloc still relevant despite South Africa’s withdrawal

7 Dec 2022 7:04AM

Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadine, Ralph Gonsalves, left, addresses the Vincentian Parliament during the official visit of President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel right, on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (Photo: API/Facebook)

Cuban president’s visit ‘an occasion of enormous political, diplomatic, and practical significance’

6 Dec 2022 12:57PM

Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel, left, listens as Opposition Leader Godwin Friday addressed the Vincentian Parliament on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. (Photo: API?Facebook)

Opposition Leader extends ‘open arms of friendship’ to Cuba

6 Dec 2022 10:24AM

Cuban president pledges continued support for SVG

5 Dec 2022 7:00PM

President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel and Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves pose with Cuban health care workers at the Modern Medical and Diagnostic Centre in Georgetown on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (Photo: API/Facebook)

Gonsalves urges US to match Cuba’s health aid to poorer countries

Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves says the United States should support a programme similar to the one under which Cuban healthcare professionals provide services to countries in need. Speaking Sunday as…

5 Dec 2022 9:43AM

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