Tropical Storm Franklin Impacting Travel in Caribbean
August 25, 2023 Airlines have issued travel waivers and cruise lines are altering itineraries as Tropical Storm Franklin moved through the Caribbean Sea toward Haiti and the Dominican Republic, where…
A wave of international rule-making threatens Caribbean tax havens
By: The Economist August 25, 2023 Their old wheezes are running out of steam In january 2024 a court in Miami will start hearing an unusual trial: that of Andrew Fahie,…
CEO: Healthcare shortages are no match for digital recruitment
August 25, 2023 Many Caribbean countries, similar to those around the world, have been challenged with having enough healthcare workers, especially after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the…
OAS Electoral Observation Mission in Guatemala Remains Alert to New Judicial Actions of the Public Ministry and Calls for Guarantees for Adequate Working Conditions for the TSE
August 25, 2023 The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) expresses its concern about the new actions announced by the Public Ministry (PM) of Guatemala, which…
Commonwealth women’s affairs ministers endorse roadmap to fast-track gender equality
August 25, 2023 Women’s affairs ministers from Commonwealth countries committed to a roadmap yesterday, designed to scale up efforts to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls, especially in…
CDB to Host Inaugural Symposium for Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs
August 25, 2023 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host women entrepreneurs from the region at its Barbados headquarters on September 26, 2023, as it launches the SheTrades Regional Hub…
CDB Providing Training Support for the Region’s Entrepreneurs
August 25, 2023 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently trained 174 persons directly engaged with Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, (MSMEs) across the region, to assist with much-needed capacity development…
EDITORIAL: A bold new Caribbean is inclusive!
August 22, 2023 Here we are reflecting on the Caribbean Export Development Agency’s upcoming Caribbean Investment Forum and its theme, “A Bold New Caribbean,” we can’t help but stop to…
AUDIO: Devotions by Fr Roderick Bain
August 22, 2023 Devotions led by Fr. Roderick Bain, Rector of St Barnabas Anglican Church, Nassau The Bahamas.
Arévalo wins Guatemala presidential elections: What’s next?
By: Staff Writer August 22, 2023 Bernardo Arevalo, the left leaning anti-corruption outsider has won the Guatemalan presidential election over former first lady of Guatemala, Sandra Torres. Mr Arevalo’s agenda…
Bahamas DPM calls for “Bold New Caribbean” ahead of Investment forum
By: Staff Writer August 22, 2023 The Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas said the country is looking forward to hosting the Caribbean Investment Forum this year. Chester Cooper, also…
Jinyus delivers stellar performances on Aidonia’s Frsh Drop US Tour
August 22, 2023 Dancehall artiste Shavaun Stewart, more popularly known as Jinyus, makes “Bare Noise” on Aidonia’s Frsh Drop tour. “Bare Noise” was a late addition to the now popular…