PAHO will begin procuring COVID-19 vaccines to expand access in Latin America and the Caribbean

August 24, 2021 Taking action to expand access to the COVID-19 vaccines, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will use its Revolving Fund to help countries in Latin America and…

Thompson-Herah romps to victory in Richardson comeback

August 24, 2021 Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah scored an emphatic 100m victory over the returning Sha’Carri Richardson at the Prefontaine Classic in Oregon on Saturday. Jamaican star Thompson-Herah powered over…

AT THE OAS, CARICOM OUTLINES HELP TO HAITI, CALLS ON INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO TURN WORDS TO ACTION

August 24, 2021 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says “there is an urgent need for the entire global community to respond swiftly and meaningfully to the dire situation of the Haitian…

Tourist agency boosts travels in Central America

August 24, 2021 The Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) will put in place a mechanism in an effort to speed up the reactivation of the travel industry in the region.…

Stay in the Loop with CARICOM

August 24, 2021 In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Mrs Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community. Highlights: 00:01:01 NEW…

Royal Caribbean adds weather station to Perfect Day at CocoCay

August 24, 2021 You can now check just how perfect the weather is anytime you like at Royal Caribbean’s private island in The Bahamas. Royal Caribbean has added a new…

Menzies expands footprint with acquisition in Central America and contract momentum in Oceania

August 24, 2021 John Menzies plc (“Menzies”), the global aviation services business, is pleased to announce further expansion in Central America with the acquisition of Interexpresso and additional contract wins…

IDB Lab and Google Launch Acceleration Program for Women Entrepreneurs in STEM

August 24, 2021 TWENTY WOMEN-LED STARTUPS WILL BE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CUSTOMIZED LAC WOMEN FOUNDERS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM IDB Lab , the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank,…

Central American Exports Regain Dynamism

August 24, 2021 Central American sales exceeded US$10.2 billion, as of March 2021, this in line with the recovery of the global trade in goods, says SIECA. Total exports from…

EDITORIAL: We’re coming down the home stretch of 2021

August 20, 2021 Soon it will be Christmas time again. This 2021 went by quickly, didn’t it? We are in August bearing down on September, which is approaching quickly. Schools…

VIDEO: Devotions led by Fr Don Haynes

August 20, 2021 Devotions led by Father Don Haynes, Parish Priest of St Bartholomew’s Church The Berry Islands.

Bahamian Peas N’ Rice

By: Kedra Holmes Bahamian Cook Nook August 20, 2021 1/4 C Pork Bacon (diced) 1 Small Onion (minced) 1 Green Pepper (diced) 1 Stick Celery (diced) 1 8oz Can Pigeon…