Grenadian prime minister is the “Grinch” says opposition party!

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 The National Democratic Congress (NDC) calls Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell the “Grinch” in a scathing rebuke of his last national address. In a…

World Bank Approves US$25m Credit for Grenada’s COVID-19 Response and Recovery

The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved the US$25m Grenada COVID-19 Crisis Response and Fiscal Management Development Policy Credit last week Thursday. This quick-disbursing financing will support the country’s efforts to…

Statement from the OAS General Secretariat on Nicaragua

The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) expresses its deep concern over the enactment in Nicaragua of the “Law for the Defense of the Rights of the…

COMMENTARY: End of Year Statement by the Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Dr. the Honourable Ralph Gonsalves Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines

This year we will be experiencing a Christmas Season like no other.  We may miss the joy of camaraderie, but it should however, serve to remind us of the spirit…

Bahamas Petroleum Company spuds well- Government joins in the action with company against environmentalists.

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 The Bahamas Petroleum Company’s (BPC) chief announced that the company has started to drill for oil in The Bahamas as first well has been…

Caribbean Christmas Diaries: A page from a trini Christmas- Pastelle, a Christmas must.

By: Kimberley Ramkhalawan Trinidadian contributor There are many things that make a trini Christmas what it is to us. It’s special in every way, from our food and drink, to…

Puerto Rico and Colombia are at risk for cell phone hacks from China too, says security expert in a warning!

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 Telecommunications providers in the Spanish speaking Caribbean and Central American region are being hacked into by Chinese agents too, says security expert. Gary Miller,…

US Congressman warns “catastrophic” if Bahamas drills for oil!

By: Staff Writer December 21, 2020 U.S. Representative warns Bahamian government to not allow Bahamas Petroleum Company (BPC) to drill for oil in Bahamian waters, citing fears of “catastrophic” impact…

US $30m for Barbados to support sustainability of MSMEs in the face of COVID-19 crisis

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$30m loan to support the short-term financial sustainability of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Barbados to maintain employment in the face of the COVID-19…

COMMENTARY: THIS LAME DUCK MITCHELL NNP GOVERNMENT

By Helen Grenade I cannot understand why Prime Minister Keith C. Mitchell is so bent on proving that he is unsuitable for leadership. The people of Grenada, are apparently now…

COMMENTARY: END OF YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) AMBASSADOR IRWIN LAROCQUE

END OF YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM)AMBASSADOR IRWIN LAROCQUE The holiday season is upon us, amidst what has been the most deadly pandemic in a century. Our…

$50m loan for COVID-19 response in the OECS signed

Dec 21, 2020 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today signed a US$50m loan agreement to support COVID-19 response projects in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States…