By Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com February 25, 2022 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism and Head of Saudi Development Fund, Ahmed Agil Al-Khateeb, arrived in Barbados recently. On day…
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Russian diplomat at core of Caribbean tech-takeover!
By: Staff Writer February 22, 2022 A controversial Russian diplomat is at the centre of a new venture in Grenada that seeks to build a cryptocurrency and Blockchain platform and…
The Bahamas Advances Creation of Social and Inclusive Blue Economy using IDB Guarantee
February 22, 2022 The Bahamas will advance in creating a social and inclusive blue economy with a $200 million Policy-Based Guarantee (PBG) approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). This operation will finance…
CARICOM Secretariat staff to train Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Officials on the procedures for movement of CARICOM Nationals and facilitation of travel
February 22, 2022 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is this week training Antigua and Barbuda Immigration Officials on the movement of CARICOM nationals and the facilitation of travel. The online…
IDB Approved $85M Package of Investment Loans for Suriname
February 22, 2022 $85 MILLION SUPPORT PACKAGE COMPRISES THREE INVESTMENT LOANS FOR CRITICAL SECTORS PROJECTS WILL ADDRESS KEY SOCIAL CHALLENGES AND AIM TO DIRECTLY IMPROVE CITIZENS’ QUALITY OF LIFE The…
CARICOM SG congratulates Saint Lucia on 43rd Independence Anniversary
February 22, 2022 CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett has congratulated Saint Lucia on its Forty-Third Independence Anniversary which it celebrates on 22 February 2022. Dr. Barnett’s congratulatory message to Saint…
TRINIDAD INEXLICABLY PLUNGED INTO DARKNESS FOR HOURS!
By Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com February 18, 2022 Trinidad spend most of Wednesday in the dark, as the entire island experienced a total blackout starting a little after lunch. Traffic lights…
Haiti: Presidential hopeful tells PM Henry: PREPARE FOR ELECTIONS!
By: Staff Writer February 18, 2022 A Haitian Presidential hopeful is warning current Prime Minister Ariel Henry to establish security in the country and prepare for general elections. Jude Elie,…
CAD $3M given to Canadian/Caribbean Group for SMEs- the cultural gap is closing!
By: Staff Writer February 15, 2022 The Caribbean Canadian Association of Waterloo Region (CCAWR) just received $3m (CAD) to help with small business development for Caribbean nationals and minorities in…
COVID-19 dreaming created Achieve-Men- New inspirational book for everybody.
By: Staff Writer February 15, 2022 A new Bahamian author launches his motivational book this Thursday in an effort to help Men to Achieve and providing a “workbook” in order…
Ukraine and CARICOM Ambassadors confer in Washington
February 15, 2022 CARICOM Ambassadors in Washington and the Ambassadors of Ukraine to the United States and the United Nations held a meeting this morning to review the situation in…
Caribbean children need to know about Denver and the Mango Tree!
By: Staff Writer February 11, 2022 A Jamaican living in Canada is all about the children with his artwork as he brings an upcoming Caribbean children’s book to life. Wayne…