COMMENTARY: Does Artificial Intelligence hinder the attainment of   United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 and  gender equality in the  Caribbean?

By: Rebecca Theodore May 13, 2025 The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals have   been sanctioned as a  foundation of a utopian society.   However, the emergence  of artificial intelligence (AI) is…

Regional bank promotes Local Government for sustainable development

By: Staff Writer May 13, 2025 The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) said in a recent report that local governments can help the Latin American and…

Guatemalan Banana production at risk due to climate change says report

By: Staff Writer May 13, 2025 Climate change is threatening banana production across the world and is affecting one of the Latin America and Caribbean’s (LAC) largest producers, Guatemala, a…

Get Ready for Excitement, Freedom and Vibes at Hookie Weekend 2025

The most anticipated Caribbean celebration in the DC, Maryland and Virginia region is back and bigger than ever. Hookie Weekend 2025 returns from June 19th to 23rd with five days…

Marie-Claire Giraud Makes Dazzling Debut at Dominica’s ‘Jazz N Creole’ Festival 2025

– International Jazz and Opera singer Marie-Claire Giraud made a triumphant return to her homeland, Dominica, debuting to an enthusiastic audience at the 15th annual ‘Jazz ‘n Creole Festival’ set…

TriSzy Puts Bouyon Lovers in the “Mood” with Latest Hit

May 13, 2025 Emerging Bouyon artist Tristan “TriSzy” Shillingford is capturing attention with his latest single, “Mood”—a vibrant, hypnotic track that’s quickly gaining popularity online. Since its release in April…

Africa, Caribbean Unite for Sustainable Tourism

May 13, 2025 On May 8, 2025, a groundbreaking seminar took place under the theme “Indigenous & Neglected Crops: A Gateway to Sustainable Tourism and Growth in Africa and the…

Closing Statements | Twenty-eighth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations | 9 May 2025

May 13, 2025 The Twenty-Eighth Regular Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) took place 8-9 May 2025. Saint Kitts and Nevis assumed chairmanship of the Council.…

Dominica and USVI Lead Growing List of Sponsors for Caribbean Week in New York 2025

May 13, 2025 The Nature Island of Dominica and the U.S. Virgin Islands – Naturally in Rhythm – have been confirmed as title Platinum Sponsors of Caribbean Week in New…

Evolving crime demands evolving policing – Top cop tells fellow Caribbean police chiefs

May 13, 2025 With traditional methods proving insufficient in the fight against emerging trends in crime, Guyana’s Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken is calling for enhanced internal intelligence to tackle offences…

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Barbados on the Fifth Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility

May 13, 2025 At the request of the Government of Barbados, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Michael Perks visited Barbados between May 2-8 to discuss the implementation…

EDITORIAL: We welcome The Most Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV

May 9, 2025 The Vatican has selected a new Pope on this past Thursday after two days of cardinals and senior Vatican officials being locked in a conclave to select…