Panama: Staff Concluding Statement for the Virtual 2021 Article IV Consultation Mission
May 18, 2021 An International Monetary Fund team led by Alejandro Santos held virtual discussions with the Panamanian authorities in the context of the 2021 Article IV consultation in the…
New President Underscores CDB’s Support for St. Vincent and the Grenadines Recovery
May 18, 2021 New Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President, Dr. Gene Leon, reconfirmed the Bank’s support for recovery and reconstruction efforts in St. Vincent and Grenadines during a courtesy call…
Stay in the loop with CARICOM
May 18, 2021 In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Mrs Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community. Highlights: 01:00 LEADERSHIP:…
‘Good Samaritan’ SKN donates $1M EC to support SVG after Volcanic Eruption
May 18, 2021 The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis (SKN) Dr the Hon. Timothy Harris recently pledged EC$m to the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG)…
ESPN and LaLiga Reach Historic Rights Agreement Bringing Top-Rated Soccer League to Millions More Fans Across the U.S.
May 18, 2021 ESPN and LaLiga have reached an expansive, long-term agreement that will make ESPN+ the new English- and Spanish-language home for LaLiga Santander and LaLiga SmartBank in the…
COVID-19 Alters Near-Term Growth Trajectory of Central America and the Caribbean – Long-term Forecast to 2027
May 18, 2021 The “COVID-19 Alters Near-Term Growth Trajectory of Central America and the Caribbean” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The economic growth outlook for Central America and…
EDITORIAL: Should people be forced to take the COVID-19 vaccine?
I was wondering if the authorities of this world are bold enough to force people to take the various forms of COVID-19 vaccines? I think they are well on the…
EiID Mubarak message from Maulana Ibrahim Drayton
May 14, 2021 EiID Mubarak message from Maulana Ibrahim Drayton, Imam of the Diamond Village Mosque on behalf of him and Members of the Diamond Village Mosque Community. Delivered May…
Sawine (pronounced Say-wine) The milky noodle pudding of Eid-ul-Fitr
By Kimberly Ramkhalawan May 14, 2021 This dessert is commonly shared among Muslims after they have broken their month long fast of Ramadan. Using a fine rice noodle, vermicelli, it…
COMMENTARY: Vaccinate or suffocate – the stark choice
By Sir Ronald Sanders May 14, 2021 Sections of the population in many of the 14 independent CARICOM countries are in grave danger of undermining their own health and economic…
5 Caribbean destinations take top “most searched destinations” for American travellers- Puerto Rico tops the list.
By: Staff Writer May 14, 2021 A travel search engine executive says that Caribbean destinations are in the top five most researched queries for American travellers and demand will only…
Trailer Bridge to cut in/out times at PR port by 1/3rd- remains “encouraged” by PR and the Caribbean.
By: Staff Writer May 14, 2021 A US freight service company talks up their recent achievement in Puerto Rico, vowing to cut in/out times by more than 1/3rd and is…