DR Music legend Ventura leaves a rich legacy of meringue music- Goodbye to “El Caballo Mayor!”

August 17, 2021 Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano aka “Johnny Ventura” passed away last month leaving behind a rich legacy of music in the Dominican Republic. Johnny Ventura, born March…

Main Cuban oxygen plant fails amid COVID-19 surge

August 17, 2021 Cuba’s public health minister said on Sunday efforts were underway to restart the country’s main oxygen factory which had broken down even as the death toll from…

Wazzcards Launches Free Financial Literacy Program Targeting Black, Indigenous And Low-Income Communities

August 17, 2021 The Virtual Classroom will be offered in the Caribbean and North America Wazzio Inc. launches its new Financial Literacy WazzCards pilot program on Monday August 16th, 2021,…

Statement from the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon on the August 2021 Earthquake in Haiti

August 17, 2021 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Haiti following the earthquake which occurred on Saturday August 14, 2021. We express…

Riding the Wave of Success: Introducing Benjo’s Seamoss from Dominica

August 17, 2021 Sea moss, also referred to as Irish sea moss, is a type of red seaweed or algae found around the shores of the Caribbean, North America, and…

New CARICOM Secretary-General took up office on Monday

August 17, 2021 The Installation Ceremony for the new Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett, was held on Monday 16 August 2021, from 10:00 a.m. ECT. The…

CDB President Meets with Prime Minister Holness, Reaffirms Commitment to Jamaica

August 17, 2021 President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to Jamaica and his intention to collaborate more closely with stakeholders to…

EDITORIAL: The UN Climate Change report has some information to sink your teeth into!

August 13, 2021 It was just last week where we were chastising climate change muppets for being vague on the climate change data, and not relating it to previous experiences…

VIDEO: Devotions led by Fr Rodrick Bain

August 13, 2021 Devotions led by Fr. Rodrick Bain. Assistant Curate of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Nassau The Bahamas.

Shan’s Baked Buffalo Wings

By: Kedra Holmes Bahamian Cook Nook August 13, 2021 5lbs Chicken Wings (portioned) Season-Salt Garlic Powder 2 Whole Lemons 1 Clove Fresh Garlic (minced) 1 Tbsp. Butter Hot Sauce 2…

COMMENTARY: International Youth Day 2021

By: Wayne Campbell August 13, 2021 “Young people are on the frontlines of the struggle to build a better future for all. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the dire need…

COMMENTARY: Are people in the Caribbean becoming architects of their own destruction?

By Sir Ronald Sanders August 13, 2021 The question has to be asked.  Are some people in Caribbean countries becoming the architects of their own and the region’s destruction? There…