The government of Dominica is continuously stepping up the mark to become the “World’s first climate-resilient nation.” The nation, which has witnessed several natural calamities […]
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St. Thomas will celebrate 70 years of Carnival on the Virgin Islands
The Government of the Virgin Islands to celebrate its 70th edition of Carnival Virgin Islands on St. Thomas from April 27 to May 1, 2022.
Continue readingDonald Trump must testify in New York investigation
NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump must answer questions under oath in New York state’s civil investigation into his business practices, a judge […]
Continue readingFeb. 28, no more molecular COVID tests to enter Canada
OTTAWA —Canadian federal minister said Tuesday that the molecular COVID tests presently needed for vaccinated travelers to enter will no longer be needed to enter […]
Continue readingCurfew Lifted in Barbados
Authorities in Barbados have issued orders to extend current COVID-19 restrictions on international travel and domestic activities without change through at least Dec. 29. While the nightly curfew will remain in place, it will be suspended for the night of Dec. 24-25 for the Christmas holiday observance.
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Caribbean News Updates Daily From The Caribbean Islands
The history of the Caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the European powers since the 15th century. In 1492, Christopher Columbus landed in the Caribbean and claimed the region for Spain. The following year, the first Spanish settlements were established in the Caribbean. Although the Spanish conquests of the Aztec empire and the Inca empire in the early sixteenth century made Mexico and Peru more desirable places for Spanish exploration and settlement, the Caribbean remained strategically important.
From the 1620s and 1630s onwards, non-Hispanic pirates, traders, and settlers established permanent colonies and trading posts on the Caribbean islands neglected by Spain. Such colonies spread throughout the Caribbean, from the Bahamas in the North West to Tobago in the South East. Furthermore, during this period, French and English buccaneers settled on the island of Tortuga, the northern and western coasts of Hispaniola (Haiti and Dominican Republic), and later in Jamaica.
Genocide, slavery, immigration, and rivalry between world powers have given Caribbean history an impact disproportionate to its size. After the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century, the islands of Cuba and Puerto Rico were no longer part of the Spanish Empire in the New World. In the 20th century, the Caribbean was important during World War II, the decolonization wave after the war, and the tension between Communist Cuba and the United States.
Continue readingUS Arizona Democrats censure 1 of their own
Arizona Democrats, Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022: The Arizona Democratic Party has formally censured Kyrsten Sinema, the US senator whose opposition to filibuster reform helped sink attempts […]
Continue reading‘It feels like betrayal’: Families respond to COVID-19 changes as B.C.’s top doctor defends approach
B.C.’s top doctor has announced a major change in how the province handles the pandemic. Subscribe to CTV News to watch more videos: Connect with […]
Continue readingCanadians might see COVID-19 vaccinations become mandatory.
COVID-19 Latest: According to Canadain’s Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos, mandatory vaccinations will happen in Canada. The health minister added that it was a matter for […]
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