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By Caribzone.com Haiti Members of the UN Security Council have reiterated the need for stakeholders in Haiti to engage in an inclusive and open dialogue to form a government that responds to the needs of the Haitian people without further delay.  In a statement, the Security Council members expressed concern regarding the ongoing political impasse in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nation.  The stern warning comes as Haitians pause to reflect on their socio-economic status, ten years after an earthquake decimated most of the island, mired in perpetual poverty, undermined by political mayhem. The members of the influential Security Council noted the ongoing efforts of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), and the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti.   They also stressed the need for all stakeholders to continue to avail themselves of this opportunity and act pro...

By Aubrey Campbell, the editor NEW YORK, NY. Monday, January 13, 2020 – Hello again folks. A new day, a new week and with that comes heightened concerns about USA/JAM relations, coupled with much of the earth-shaking underfoot in the wider Caribbean region. You will recall breaking news during the last quarter (Q4) of last year that the US State Department has revoked the travel privileges of two key politicians, with more in the works. And you will recall that, in this same space, I wrote that the ‘noise’ was somewhat muted because of the visa cancellation/revocation had affected both major political parties. That dynamic seemed to have limited the gravy train from going off the rails. In other words, both major political parties have nothing to gain by pointing the accusatory finger! Not only that, but ranking members of both parties were fingered by a State Department, mired in its on filth! And then, when you context that against the deafening silence from th...