Structural gaps making the COVID-19 pandemic worse says UN- warns of lost decade!

By: Staff Writer August 3, 2021 Vaccination rates in the Caribbean region is only at 11.3 percent says the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)…

Jamaica’s Thompson-Herah gets double-double at Tokyo

By: Staff Writer August 3, 2021 Jamaican sprinter Elaine Thompson-Herah defends her double-double with the second fastest time in history for the 200m, clocking in at 21.53s to take home…

Elaine Thompson-Herah Blazes into Olympic History

By: Greg Bishop August 3, 2021 Despite a headwind, a pandemic and an empty Olympic Stadium, the 29-year-old Jamaican triumphed in the 100 meters in record-breaking time. As the fastest…

St Kitts and Nevis Ranks as Strongest Passport Amongst Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Countries

August 3, 2021 For the fifth consecutive year, St Kitts and Nevis has topped rankings for offering the strongest passport amongst all Caribbean nations that offer Citizenship by Investment (CBI)…

Princess Cruises Successfully Completes First Voyage Following Extended Pause in Operations

August 3, 2021 Majestic Princess returned to Seattle today, concluding its sailing to Alaska and marking the first successful United States voyage for Princess Cruises following the extended pause in operations. The ship became the line’s first ship…

OAS Panel of Experts Urges ICC Action on Venezuela

August 3, 2021 Observations of the Panel of Experts in relation to decision ICC-02/18-13 The OAS Panel of Independent International Experts on the Possible Commission of Crimes against Humanity in…

Message of the OAS Secretary General on World Day Against Trafficking in Persons

August 3, 2021 On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, my heart goes out to the victims and survivors of this crime. No one has the right to exploit…

Guess How Much $$ The US Allocated To Haiti In The Past 9 Years?

August 3, 2021 Of all the talk of supporting Haiti and the Haitian people, U.S. assistance to Haiti in dollars over the past 9 years actually tell a completely different…

FIRST REVIEW UNDER THE ARRANGEMENT UNDER THE PRECAUTIONARY AND LIQUIDITY LINE—PRESS RELEASE; STAFF REPORT; AND STATEMENT BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR PANAMA

August 3, 2021 In the context of the First Review Under the Arrangement Under the Precautionary and Liquidity Line, the following documents have been released and are included in this…

Dominica Officially Launches New e-Passport, Strengthening National Security and Border Management

August 3, 2021 On Monday, the Commonwealth of Dominica launched its new electronic passport. Officials said that the new document is highly secure and would protect holders from identity theft,…

CariCRIS reaffirms “good creditworthiness” ratings for The Beacon Insurance Company Limited

August 3, 2021 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has reaffirmed the assigned corporate credit ratings of CariA- (Foreign and Local Currency Ratings) on the regional rating scale…

CAHFSA advises tightened measures as African Swine Fever detected in Region

August 3, 2021 The Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHSFA) is advising Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States to intensify protective measures against the African Swine Fever (ASF) which…