By: Staff Writer January 7, 2021 Global Citizenship by Investment (CBI) firm says it “noticed a peak in inquiries about second citizenship,” says St Kitts and Nevis and Dominica top…
Category: BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Chinese group gobbles up 60% stake in DR FinTech firm- valued at near $1m
By: Staff Writer January 8, 2021 Future FinTech Group Inc. a leading blockchain e-commerce company and a service provider for financial technology headquarted in China, announced it has signed a…
Cuba’s new single currency will bring pain to Cubans warns observer- is the Cuban government “confused” on the objectives?
By: Staff Writer January 5, 2021 Cuba ended its dual currency economy on January 1, but a Cuban trade expert said that there will be “substantial pain” brought on the…
Guyana still on track to topple Venezuela as Latin America’s 2nd largest oil producer
From: The Guyana Petroluem Digest January 5, 2021 Despite Venezuela’s proven oil reserves standing at a whooping 303 billion barrels – the largest in the world – Guyana, its English-speaking…
Shell hails 50% stake in Colombian Oil Company as opportunity!
By: Staff Writer January 1, 2020 Shell hails Ecopetrol 50 percent stake as “opportunity” to bring its technical know-how to Colombia to help build the offshore drilling sector. Cynthia Babski,…
Grenadian opposition calls “vendetta” on government handling of Energy Company shares.
By: Staff Writer January 1, 2020 Grenada opposition party calls the handling of the power company by the government “reckless” fueled by “personal vendettas.” The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in…
WRB forced to drop Grenada power company after court battle- Blames Government!
By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 The Grenada government’s “unwillingness” to work together to keep Grenlec delivering consistent power to Grenadians has forced the Tampa based power company, WRB, to…
Global Cannabis market to reach $147bn by 2027- The Caribbean will capitalise!
A CBD producer says the Caribbean will capitalise on cannabis growth trends as the market is expected to reach $147bn by year 2027. Elvis “Papi” Edwards, owner/operator of CBDxr, told…
Shell takes 50% stake in Colombian oil and gas firm!
By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 Oil giant, Shell, takes a 50 percent stake in Colombian oil and gas firm to continue its offshore, deep water exploration. Ecopetrol S.A. hereby…
Canadian company extends PPA in Nicaragua into 2039
By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 A Canadian firm extends their power purchase agreement (PPA) in geothermal facility in Nicaragua into 2039. Polaris Infrastructure, a Toronto-based company engaged in the operation,…
Shopping giant to open new warehouses in Jamaica and Guatemala by early 2022
By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 Shopping giant and warehouse club is proceeding with construction of two new warehouses in Jamaica and Guatemala for a Spring 2022 opening. PriceSmart, Inc.,…
VIDEO: Beaches Turks and Caicos reopens- premier does the slide in excitement!
VIDEO: Beaches Turks and Caicos reopens- premier does the slide in excitement! By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 Beaches Turks and Caicos, one of Sandals Resorts International’s resort brands has…