BEACON platform launched to centralize Puerto Rico’s research ecosystem

October 15, 2021 The Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust’s Research Grants program, in collaboration with the Technology Transfer Office, has opened BEACON, a centralized platform that will provide…

Fraud prevention in Barbados not taken seriously-Mottley administration just lagging!

By: Staff Writer October 12, 2021 Despite the glittering reviews of Barbadian Prime Minister Mia Mottley on the world stage for her forward thinking leadership, one accounting professional thinks that…

Barbados PM Calls for altruism among Big Tech Firms.

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley says big tech firms must be held accountable for the effects they are having on the smaller state economies. Speaking at…

Bridgetown Covenant signed on as Barbados hosts UNCTAD 15

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com This week, Barbados became the first small island developing state to host the 15th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). And to seal the…

Tufton has to get tough on vaccine mandate for Jamaica

By: Staff Writer October 8, 2021 The Jamaican Ministry of Health is under heavy fire for his failure to secure a proper vaccine mandate for the country. None other than…

Haitians are opting for Central and South America for immigration says IDB- Brazil and Chile are favoured destinations.

By: Staff Writer October 5, 2021 Haitian migration to Central America has been in the mainstream media recently due to the crisis developing at the US and Mexico border with…

U.S. CDC advises against travel to Austria, Barbados over COVID-19

By: Reuters October 4, 2021 The U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday warned against travel to Armenia, Austria, Barbados, Croatia and Latvia because of COVID-19 concerns.…

Prime Minister Mia Mottley And CDB President Dr Gene Leon to Discuss the Challenges of Securing Development Financing on “The President’s Chat”

October 5, 2021 The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) President, Dr Gene Leon will host the Prime Minister of Barbados, Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, as his featured guest on the second edition of The President’s Chat scheduled for Friday…

Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador calls for an end to celebration of Columbus

October 5, 2021 Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), Sir Ronald Sanders, today called for an end to the celebration of “The Encounter of two…

HURRICANE UPDATE: Sam grows at it nears US, Victor forms and gets stronger near Bermuda

By: Staff Writer October 1, 2021 As Hurricane Sam blew past the Leeward Islands, leaving only rough surf in its wake, Tropical Storm Victor is brewing. The National Hurricane Centre…

A Call for urgent action to save the Naparima Bowl, South Trinidad’s premier theatre.

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com Entertainment in South Trinidad has always been the Naparima Bowl. From its establishment in 1962, this facility has welcomed dancing troupes from parts of India, Africa…

ASTM International Makes Donation for Haiti Earthquake Relief

September 28, 2021 This week, global standards development organization ASTM International contributed to the relief efforts for survivors of the earthquake that struck Haiti in August to assist in emergency…