Nicaraguan Rum tops sustainability award.
By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 Flor de Caña, a sustainably produced premium rum brand, has been honoured with the prestigious “Sustainability Award,” the highest distinction given during the 2020…
EU Provides Additional €3.68M Euros to Fund Regional Private Sector Development
The European Union and CARIFORUM have agreed to top-up by €3.68, euros (US$4.4M) the EU-funded Regional Private Sector Development Programme implemented by the Caribbean Export Development Agency. This brings the…
Marriot AC Hotels expands to Dominican Republic.
The world’s largest hotel chain, Marriott, together with investment firm EGI Business Group, adds to its growing portfolio in Latin America with the introduction of AC Punta Cana in the Spring of…
New $70m St Kitts solar plant is partnership, not takeover!
By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 A new solar energy project for the St. Kitts and Nevis energy company, SKELEC, will not be a foreign takeover but rather is just…
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…