IDB supports Colombia to integrate Venezuelan migrants socially and economically
November 16, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $300 million loan for the social and economic inclusion of the Venezuelan migrant population in Colombia. The operation also includes…
First visit of the Caribbean Development Bank’s new President to Luxembourg opens doors for additional European Investment Bank-supported projects in the region
November 16, 2021 President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon visits the President of the European Investment Bank (EIB), Werner Hoyer to discuss new areas of cooperation…
Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean rebound despite pandemic
November 16, 2021 Intraregional sales achieve a solid increase Tourism and travel suffer a steep decline; knowledge-based services show resilience Exports from Latin America and the Caribbean increased 31.2 percent…
CARICOM launches Survey to Assess Youth Development Status in the Region
November 16, 2021 Resources and opportunities available for youth development in Region are coming under the microscope as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat launches a Regional Youth Development Status Surveyten years…
51st OAS General Assembly Concludes
November 16, 2021 The Organization of American States (OAS) today concluded its 51st General Assembly, held this week in Washington DC and during which Guatemala served as host. In the…
EDITORIAL: We kind of forgot about the Haitians in Houston, haven’t we?
November 12, 2021 We had a good discussion with a Haitian activist in Houston, and he told us that he is working feverishly to get help to the hundreds of…
VIDEO: Devotions led by Archdeacon Earl Hepburn
November 12, 2021 Devotions led by Archdeacon Earl Hepburn Church of The Ascension, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Mash
By: Kedra Holmes Bahamian Cook Nook November 12, 2021 2 Large Sweet Potatoes – Peeled, cut in quarters)3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar1/4 C Whole Milk1 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon1/4 Tsp. Ground Nutmeg2…
COMMENTARY: Climate justice: small island states push back
By: Dr Anne Gallagher November 12, 2021 On the first day of the COP26 climate summit, Tuvalu and Antigua and Barbuda took an important step towards climate justice. Small island…
COP26 poised to be a failure!
November 12, 2021 Dear Media Colleagues, After one week of COP 26, there is widespread public perception that the Summit is poised to be a failure. According to CARICOM lead…
Haitian detainees denied visitors in Houston- Some are in need of medical care!
By: Staff Writer November 12, 2021 Thousands of Haitians are still stuck in Houston, Texas after crawling their way up from Central and South America and one Haitian pastor is…
The Caribbean can see 30m tourists annually within 2 years- COVID pandemic is breaking slowly
By: Staff Writer November 12, 2021 Hotel rates in the Caribbean have remained virtually unchanged in the Caribbean, leading to stronger than anticipated growth coming out of the travel restrictions…