By: Staff Writer September 14, 2021 Last week Thursday a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the coast of St Vincent and the Grenadines, no deaths or injuries reported. The Trinidad-based Seismic…
Category: CARIBBEAN NEWS AND POLITICS
“I Survived Dorian” Project Chronicles Survivors’ Stories and Impacts of Climate Change
September 14, 2021 Even now, the scars of Hurricane Dorian remain, but the stories of those who survived the monstrous, category 5 storm are giving clues about how to The…
Aruba: Authorities end COVID-19-related curfew as of Sept. 9 / update 31
September 14, 2021 As of Sept. 9, authorities in Aruba have eased certain business restrictions and lifted a previously imposed nightly curfew due to decreases in COVID-19 infections. Travel requirements remain…
New BLACK Activewear collection puts BVI designer in “whirlwind”
By: Staff Writer September 10, 2021 A British Virgin Islands fashion designer has been on a “whirlwind” experience delivering her new Activewear line “BLACK,” despite the pandemic. Kristin Frazer, lead…
First ever Africa/CARICOM summit hits at European neglect- More linkages being sought!
By: Staff Writer September 10, 2021 The inaugural Africa/CARICOM summit held on September 7 called out European nations for their neglect of both regions as Caribbean leaders called for deepening…
Author Releases Bahama Edu-Fun Books Series For Youngsters
September 10, 2021 “Children often learn by doing, and they primarily do what they see,” says Mrs. Teri M. Bethel, the author of a newly released children’s book series, Bahama…
United Arab Emirates Accepts Appointment of First St Kitts and Nevis Ambassador Justin Kareem Hawley
September 10, 2021 Justin Kareem Hawley was recently appointed as the first Ambassador of St Kitts and Nevis to the UAE. In a meeting that took place between Hawley and the UAE Ministry…
OAS to Deploy Electoral Observation Mission for the September 16 General Elections in The Bahamas
September 10, 2021 The Organization of American States (OAS) will deploy an Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections in The Bahamas scheduled for September 16. The Secretary…
Latin Biz Today (Latin Business Today, LLC) Partners with GUSTO for Mi Cocina Criolla, a historic conversation with Puerto Rican culinary stars – supporting women’s services on the island.
September 10, 2021 GUSTO joins forces with James Beard Fellows Advisor and Puerto Rican Chef Monti Carlo, who co-produces and hosts Mi Cocina Criolla – a three-part virtual series with a powerhouse lineup of…
Perennial writing finalist finally wins one- A short conversation with the BCLF Caribbean Writer Award Winner, 2021
By: Staff Writer September 7, 2021 This Trinidadian award winning author just wants a donut and doubles once a week for the rest of his life after winning the Brooklyn…
Eastern Caribbean leaders told Constitutions allow mandatory vaccinations
September 7, 2021 Leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have been told that there is “ample provision” in their constitutions to support mandatory vaccination laws as the…
New grant of US$13.9m supports biodiversity conservation, strengthens Caribbean Islands organisations
September 7, 2021 Helping communities conserve biodiversity, build resilience to climate change and pursue sustainable development will be the focus of a new five-year, US$13.9 million grant-making and capacity-building program…