Commentary: PNM’s favoritism, cronyism, and nepotism at its best, or is it at its worst?
By: Capil Bissoon February 2, 2024 The President of the United States of America, the most powerful nation in the world receives an annual salary of US$400K or TT$2.72 Million.…
Bahamas and Jamaica brush off US travel advisories
By: Staff Writer February 5, 2024 The United States State Department issues travel advisories against The Bahamas and Jamaica but both countries dismiss the advisories as alarmist and over sensationalizing.…
Bukele returned as president of El Salvador
By: Staff Writer February 5, 2024 President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele handily won re-election despite not all of the votes being counted as yet. The self-proclaimed “world’s coolest dictator”,…
Can Guatemala’s New President Reignite Fight Against Corruption and Crime?
By: Insight Crime February 6, 2024 Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in as president of Guatemala on January 15, but it was no ordinary inauguration. Arévalo, a rank outsider who shocked…
Denyque’s EP R.E.A.D.Y tops Hip-Hop iTunes chart at number 14
February 6, 2024 Jamaican R&B singer, Denyque is crushing the Hip-Hop charts after the release of her EP, R.E.A.D.Y (Release Everything And Do You). At midnight on February 2nd, Denyque…
Denyque “Make A Wish”
February 6, 2024 Reeling high from the success of her previous single, “Between Me And You”, and the controversy that surrounded it involving the Unruly Boss, Denyque returns with a…
Exploring Fintech Islands: Navigating the Future of Finance
February 5, 2024 Last week, I had the opportunity to step out of the confines of the office and immerse myself in the dynamic world of financial technology at Fintech…
Skills Training Must Go Somewhere, Says CEO
February 6, 2024 While programmes that provide skills training, upskilling and on-the-job training to residents are commendable and necessary, it’s just as crucial to ensure participants aren’t left on their…
CDB’s Youth Outreach Gives Voice and Opportunity to the Next Generation
February 5, 2024 Although 60% of the Caribbean’s population is under 30 the region is a particularly challenging space for far too many young people who are grappling with poverty,…
CARICOM Secretary-General Congratulates Grenada on Golden Independence Anniversary
February 5, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development of Grenada and has the honour to request that…
The Bahamas: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
February 5, 2024 The Bahamas economy is in the midst of a solid expansion. A strong recovery of tourism has helped regain the ground that was lost after hurricane Dorian…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with The Bahamas
February 5, 2024 On January 19, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with The Bahamas and endorsed the staff appraisal…