Lotto continues in Jamaica with new partnership
January 26, 2021 International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation (hereinafter “IGT”) has signed a seven-year contract extension with Supreme Ventures…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Costa Rica on a Three-Year Extended Fund Facility and Completes 2021 Article IV Discussions
By: IMF January 22, 2021 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary findings after a visit to a country. The views expressed in this statement…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2020 Article IV Consultation with The Bahamas
By: The IMF January 26, 2021 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with The Bahamas. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacted a…
CARICOM’s trade outlook- uncertainty for 2021
By: Elizabeth Morgan January 26, 2021 The Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM’s) outlook for 2021 could be a very short article; summary – not so good. The year 2021 is starting with…
EDITORIAL: We have to weather this mandatory US quarantine thing!
Well, there goes all of the well-wishing we had for US President Joe Biden. His latest move- in that of mandating quarantine for all persons coming into America- will hurt…
VIDEO: Morning Devotions led by Deacon Allison Dean
Morning Devotions led by Deacon Allison Dean, Assistant Curate to be for St Luke’s Parish South Eleuthera, Bahamas
Turkey Herbed Burger with Spicy Cranberry Mayo
By: Kedra Holmes The Bahamian Cook Nook Turkey Herbed Burger with Spicy Cranberry Mayo: 1lb. Ground Turkey 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1/4 Cup Parsley (finely chopped) 1/2 tbsp. Sage 1/4…
COMMENTARY: Caribbean-US relations: chance to merge might with right
By Sir Ronald Sanders Events in Washington on January 20 were a welcome relief and release for the world. Once Joseph R. Biden took the oath of office as President…
COMMENTARY: A Reflection of the 46th President’s Inauguration Speech
On January 20, 2021, the United States of America witnessed what is called an attempt for healing- a healing of the core soul of America. Putting all politics aside, I…
Land developments are on the way up in the Caribbean and Central America
By: Staff Writer January 22, 2021 A US based financier said that land developments in the Caribbean and Central America are only going to go up as he projects a…
Pandemic ‘not a get out of jail free card’ for Peter Nygard, court hears during bail hearing
By: CBC January 22, 2021 A lawyer for the attorney general of Canada says former fashion mogul Peter Nygard can’t be trusted not to flee if he’s released on bail,…
CARICOM Weekly wrap up
January 22, 2021 In this first episode of 2021, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community.