World Bank says “strong growth” needed to address budget challenges for region
By: Staff Writer October 6, 2023 Budget constraints have Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries scrambling to make reforms to address the strain on public spending, but the World Bank…
Dutch Caribbean Remains a High-Risk Route for Venezuelan Migrants
By: Insight Crime October 6, 2023 The recent interceptions of boats carrying migrants towards the Dutch Caribbean again reveal lucrative human smuggling and trafficking routes as more than 7 million…
Dutch $200m shamefully reduced to handout or hush money of $5m is not reparations
October 6, 2023 The Bonaire Human Rights Organization delegation set out on their 3rd phase and are now 505 days on pilgrimage lobbying in Latin America and Caribbean to put…
Tobago tourism sector gets support for post-COVID Recovery
October 6, 2023 The Tobago Hotel & Tourism Association has partnered with the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) to secure funding to enhance their members’ online presence and promote and…
The Dance Grenada Festival Returns For A Fourth Season As A Hub For Cultural Innovation And Diaspora Engagement
October 6, 2023 The Dance Grenada Festival returns for its fourth season on the beautiful island of Grenada. Taking place under the theme: “The Time is Now: Unification under the…
CEO: Don’t accept minimum wage jobs as the limit
October 6, 2023 The CEO of a regional recruitment firm is reminding working adults throughout the Caribbean that they do not have to settle for minimum wage jobs as the…
Cayman Islands: Technical Assistance Report-Improving Estimates of Gross Domestic Product
October 6, 2023 A technical assistance mission to the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) of the Cayman Islands supported improved methods for compiling Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by economic activity…
OAS Countries Reaffirm Commitment to Addressing Climate Change, 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development
October 6, 2023 The member countries of the Organization of American States (OAS) today adopted the Nassau Declaration and the Inter-American Climate Action Plan 2023-2030, a set of commitments and strategic guidelines that…
EDITORIAL: Help is on the way for Haiti
October 3, 2023 Finally we have movement on a peace keeping mission for Haiti. How soon will international forces led by Kenya reach Haiti, some say they may be there…
AUDIO: Devotions led by Fr Kristophor Higgs
October 3, 2023 Devotions led by Fr. Kristophor Higgs of St. Peter’s Parish, North Abaco, The Bahamas.
COMMENTARY: The Importance of International Observers for Elections in Trinidad and Tobago
By: Paul Sarran October 3, 2023 Elections are the cornerstone of any democratic society, and their integrity and fairness are essential for upholding the principles of democracy. In Trinidad and…
COMMENTARY: CYA Dean urges Youth to champion eco-friendly initiatives to protect Region’s fragile ecosystems
By: Tiffany Moore October 3, 2023 Message by Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassadors, Tiffany Moore, on the occasion of Caribbean Youth Day, 30 September 2023 Today, we celebrate Caribbean…