Weather events are seven times higher in the Caribbean

By: Staff Writer October 14, 2022 The Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank said that the Caribbean is at the “frontline” of the climate crisis and not only are…

WALTER RODNEY, A LEGACY THAT FREED THE MOTHERLAND

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com October 14, 2022 October 12, has come to be known as Reparations Day. And The UWI’s way in stimulating discussion of the topic, which is becoming…

Treat cannabis with the reverence it deserves!

October 14, 2022 High-Grade Jamaican Leaf is lighting up the local Roll-Your-Own (RYO) Tobacco industry with its innovative packaging, and an excellent line of products. The principals involved are the…

BARBADOS GEARS UP FOR ITS CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM DISCUSSION

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com October 14, 2022 Its coming near to a year since Barbados became a republic nation declaring its Governor General, Dame Sandra Mason transition into the role…

OECS Commission expresses Condolences to Government and People of Venezuela in the aftermath of Fatal Flooding

October 14, 2022 The OECS Commission conveys with sadness, its deepest condolensces to the Government and People of  Venezuela on the tragic loss of life,  numerous casualties, and many who are…

COLOMBIA: Joint IMF-RFAs Press Release on the 7th High-level RFA Dialogue

October 14, 2022 The seventh High-level Regional Financing Arrangements (RFAs) Dialogue was held on 12 October 2022 in Washington DC amidst a highly uncertain global outlook and slowing growth. The…

CARICOM STATEMENT ON HAITI

October 14, 2022 Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) received a letter from the Prime Minister of Haiti, Dr. Ariel Henry, calling for solidarity and requesting assistance to…

EDITORIAL: We thought the FARC was exterminated?

October 11, 2022 The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia—People’s Army, better known as the FARC for the casual international affairs reader, is back and in business in Colombia and Venezuela.…

AUDIO: Devotions led by Fr Kristophor Higgs

October 11, 2022 Devotions led by Fr. Kristophor Higgs, Assistant Curate for St. Barnabas Anglican Church, The Bahamas.

CARIBBEAN MAGAZINE PLUS POETRY CONTEST WINNERS SPEAK

The Caribbean Magazine Plus Poetry Contest award ceremony was held on October 8, 2022 on Faebook and was a huge success thanks to its parent company, Arawak Media. This year’s…

“False choice” between saving lives and saving the economy during COVID-19

By: Staff Writer October 11, 2022 An Inter-American Development Bank top official said there was a false choice between saving lives and the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there…

THE CARIBBEAN AND DIGITAL PAYMENTS: WILL CASH REMAIN QUEEN?

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com October 11, 2022 The movement toward a cashless society is being welcomed even among Caribbean consumers, with surveys showing 61 percent preferring online transactions or use…