US eases China port fees for Caribbean and other US territories
By: Staff Writer April 18, 2025 The Trump administration eases port fees for Chinese ships headed for the Caribbean, Great Lakes and other US territories. The Office of the US…
US secures Panama Canal amid tensions with China
By: Staff Writer April 18, 2025 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a recent visit to Panama, announced in a speech that they have reached a landmark security cooperation agreement…
Belize reports first Malaria cases in over six years
By: Staff Writer April 18, 2025 The Belizean Ministry of Health and Wellness said in a release on Tuesday on its Facebook page that there are reported cases of locally…
Atlanta Gears Up for the 38th Annual Caribbean Carnival Celebrating Trinidad & Tobago
April 18, 2025 The vibrant sounds of Soca, the kaleidoscope of feathers and sequins, and the irresistible rhythms of the Caribbean are about to take over the city of Atlanta…
CARICOM providing support for youth navigating emotional challenges
April 18, 2025 “Our research indicates that there is insufficient support across the Caribbean for youth mental health challenges,” says Programme Manager for Youth Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, Michele…
Caribbean Leaders Unite to Catalyse Climate Investment at the 3rd NDCFI Investment Forum and Marketplace in Grenada
April 18, 2025 Regional and international leaders, development partners, investors, financiers and youth advocates convened in Grenada from March 31- April 2 for the Third Caribbean Nationally Determined Contributions Finance…
OECS GEOBUILD announces energy engineering and technical advisors to advance geothermal development across the region
April 18, 2025 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is pleased to announce the addition of Milan-based firm ELC Electroconsult S.p.A. as geothermal energy engineering and technical advisor…
Suriname: Ninth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility
April 18, 2025 Suriname: Ninth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility, Request for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff…
EDITORIAL: DR Nightclub collapse a tragedy beyond measure
April 15, 2025 Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people that died and were injured in the Dominican Republic nightclub collapse last week. What a horrific tragedy to…
AUDIO: Devotion led by Fr Lynden Douglas
April 15, 2025 Devotion led by Fr. Lynden Douglas, The Priest at The Church of Good Shepherd, Pinders Point, Grand Bahama.
DR Nightclub collapse death toll hits 225
By: Staff Writer April 15, 2025 A popular Dominican Republic nightclub has its roof collapse, killing 225 last week Tuesday with the last four dying in hospital on Saturday night.…
The Caribbean needs to reduce the financial burden of climate change, can new insurance models work?
By: Staff Writer April 15, 2025 The Caribbean Policy Development Centre (CPDC) in a new report said that the Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) in the Caribbean…