OAS Electoral Mission Congratulates People of St Kitts and Nevis on their Participation in the General Elections

August 9, 2022 The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States, led by the former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Bruce Golding, congratulates the people of Saint Kitts and…

IDB Report: Better Access to Financing for Firms Could Drive Growth and Jobs in Caribbean

August 9, 2022 A new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest recommends Caribbean countries focus on overcoming obstacles to financial access and inclusion for businesses, because…

EDITORIAL: Why are we inviting Africans to our new home?

August 5, 2022 Our Caribbean leaders are so empty and bourgeoisie at times that it is sad to watch them at times. Their long running hot ticket item is building…

AUDIO: Devotions led by Fr Dave Thomas

August 5, 2022 Devotions led by Father Dave Thomas of Holy Saviour’s Parish, Cat Island, The Bahamas.

How to make Chicken Nacho

By: Chef Carlton Hull August 5, 2022 Recipe 8 oz tortilla or plain corn chips Shredded or diced chicken 1oz jalapeños 1.5oz Black chili beans 2oz diced tomatoes 3oz shredded…

COMMENTARY: Has CARICOM reached its limits of regional integration?  Part 2 

By: Sir Ronald Sanders August 5, 2022 (The writer is Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the United States of America and the Organization of American States.   He is also a Senior…

Caribbean $120m data centre growth not surprising says Cloud provider!

By: Staff Writer August 5, 2022 A regional Cloud Services provider calls the growth in the Caribbean data centre markert unsurprising and because the market has converged over time, these…

CARIBBEAN GOVERNMENTS INCREASE INSURANCE TO COVER $1.2BN DISASTER GAP!

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com August 5, 2022 Some US$1.2bn in catastrophe insurance has been purchased by Caribbean nations against climate and seismic related disasters, representing an increase of 10 percent…

NCB FINANCIAL REPORTS $18.6BN NET PROFIT OVER LAST NINE MONTHS

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com August 5, 2022 NCB Financial Group is reporting an unaudited consolidated net profit of $25.9bn for the nine months ended June 30th, representing a $12bn increase…

OECS and CARPHA TEAM UP FOR REGIONAL MEDICINE QUALITY CONTROL

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com August 5, 2022 In the latest move to ensure the Caribbean is ready to embark on manufacturing medicines across the region to the highest standards, the…

Strong mag. 5.4 earthquake – Caribbean Sea.

August 5, 2022 Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.9 just reported 89 km northwest of La Ceiba, Honduras A magnitude 4.9 earthquake near La Ceiba, Departamento de Atlantida, Honduras, was reported…

Record Amount of Seaweed Choking Caribbean Shores

August 5, 2022 Near-record amounts of seaweed are smothering Caribbean coasts from Puerto Rico to Barbados, killing fish and other wildlife, choking tourism and releasing stinky, noxious gases. More than…