Trinidad has the chance to “set the mark” on virtual Carnival 2021

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 2020’s Soca Monarch says that Carnival will be held virtually in 2021 and that Trinidad has a chance to “set the mark” on Caribbean…

God reengages himself by an Angel through a Maiden’s Obedience! And a Man’s Dream!

By The Venerable G. Kingsley Knowles Third Sunday in Advent. Christ the king Anglican Church. December 25, 2020. “BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL CONCEIVE AND BEAR A SON, AND THEY SHALL…

Grenada’s superb soca artiste- Mr. Gleeson (Glaze) Andrew is for real!

By Helen Grenade, contributor December 25, 2020 Soca, Reggae, and Calypsonian Artists have made reputations for themselves, not only by their professional knowledge and competence in the Soca and Calypso…

Nicaraguan Rum tops sustainability award.

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 Flor de Caña, a sustainably produced premium rum brand, has been honoured with the prestigious “Sustainability Award,” the highest distinction given during the 2020…

EU Provides Additional €3.68M Euros to Fund Regional Private Sector Development

The European Union and CARIFORUM have agreed to top-up by €3.68, euros (US$4.4M) the EU-funded Regional Private Sector Development Programme implemented by the Caribbean Export Development Agency. This brings the…

Marriot AC Hotels expands to Dominican Republic.

The world’s largest hotel chain, Marriott,  together with investment firm EGI Business Group, adds to its growing portfolio in  Latin America with the introduction of AC Punta Cana in the Spring of…

New $70m St Kitts solar plant is partnership, not takeover!

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 A new solar energy project for the St. Kitts and Nevis energy company, SKELEC, will not be a foreign takeover but rather is just…

Grenadian prime minister is the “Grinch” says opposition party!

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 The National Democratic Congress (NDC) calls Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell the “Grinch” in a scathing rebuke of his last national address. In a…

World Bank Approves US$25m Credit for Grenada’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved the US$25m Grenada COVID-19 Crisis Response and Fiscal Management Development Policy Credit last week Thursday. This quick-disbursing financing will support the country’s efforts to…

Statement from the OAS General Secretariat on Nicaragua

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) expresses its deep concern over the enactment in Nicaragua of the “Law for the Defense of the Rights of the…

COMMENTARY: End of Year Statement by the Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines

This year we will be experiencing a Christmas Season like no other.  We may miss the joy of camaraderie, but it should however, serve to remind us of the spirit…

Bahamas Petroleum Company spuds well- Government joins in the action with company against environmentalists.

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 The Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC) chief announced that the company has started to drill for oil in The Bahamas as first well has been…