EDITORIAL: Second assassination attempt on former President Trump
September 17, 2024 We pray for the US. We pray that their elections go ahead peacefully and no one gets actually killed. This Sunday a second gunman perched in the…
COMMENTARY: Building a Stronger Nation: The PNM’s Legacy and Future in Trinidad and Tobago
By: Paul Sarran September 17, 2024 The 2025 general election in Trinidad and Tobago will mark a significant moment in the country’s political landscape, as the People’s National Movement (PNM)…
COMMENTARY: MESSAGE FROM DR. CARLA N. BARNETT SECRETARY-GENERAL CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON CARIBBEAN WELLNESS DAY
Dr. Carla Barnett September 17, 2024 Caribbean Wellness Day 2024 is being observed on Saturday, 14 September, under the 2020-2024 theme, ‘Power through Collective Action’, and the 2024 sub-theme ‘Good…
Fatal plane crash in Bahamas leaves two dead
By: Staff Writer September 17, 2024 The victims of the fatal plane crash that killed two people in The Bahamas last week Thursday were all about family love. One of…
UN: Inter-gang rivalries spurring crime spike in Caribbean!
By: Staff Writer September 17, 2024 The United Nations in a recent report said that the Caribbean experienced a sharp increase in homicidal violence since 2021, largely because of heightened…
The Lyve App revolutionizes secure Carnival Costume and Fete Ticket resale
September 17, 2024 The Lyve App, a groundbreaking new platform designed to facilitate the secure resale of carnival costumes and fete tickets has officially launched. With its user-friendly interface and…
Chronic Law destroys the US iTunes Reggae Chart
September 17, 2024 Dancehall superstar Chronic Law released a number of songs this week with one in particular topping the US iTunes Reggae Chart and outperforming all others, titled “Self…
SURGE IN HEALTHCARE WORKER MIGRATION THREATENS REGION’S HEALTH SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
September 17, 2024 The surge in migration among healthcare workers threatens the quality of care and jeopardises health outcomes for the People of the Caribbean Community. This was the warning…
Global Hotelier Sam Nazarian & Global Business Icon Tony Robbins Announce ‘The Estate’: A Groundbreaking Luxury Hotels & Residences Platform Anchored in the World of Preventative Medicine that will first debut in St Kitts & Nevis
September 17, 2024 Following Bloomberg Pursuits exclusive reveal earlier today, global hospitality leader Sam Nazarian, best-selling author and life-coach Tony Robbins, global music icon Marc Anthony, and international strategist Richard…
CDB Invests in Study to Assess Demand for Regional Credit Enhancement Facility for MSMEs
September 17, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) has approved USD 160,000 to fund a feasibility study for the establishment for a Regional Credit Enhancement Facility (RCEF) for Micro,…
Caribbean Development Bank and International Fund for Agricultural Development Sign Procurement Framework Agreement to Boost Efficiency in Co-Financed Projects
September 17, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) have signed a landmark Agreement to enhance the effectiveness of project procurement…
Dominican Republic: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release and Staff Report
September 17, 2024 The Dominican Republic has grown strongly over the last two decades supported by political and social stability and a sustained track record of strong policies and strengthened…