More than 75% of the hotels are open; ASONAHORES reiterates its commitment to the recovery of the economy

April 20, 2021 The Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic, ASONAHORES, stated that it maintains a firm commitment to the sustainable recovery of the tourism sector and the economic…

Maurice A. Ferré Foundation gift $7.5m to establish Maurice A. Ferré Institute for Civic Leadership at FIU

April 20, 2021 The Maurice A. Ferré Foundation has announced a $2m gift to Florida International University and pledged to raise additional funds, totalling $5.55m, for the university to establish…

Chuck E. Cheese International Expansion Continues With New Store in El Salvador

April 20, 2021 Chuck E. Cheese Opens First Ever Location in El Salvador as Part of Larger International Franchise Expansion Plan Chuck E. Cheese, the number one family entertainment venue,…

CINDE: What Fuels Medical Devices Leadership in Costa Rica?

April 20, 2021 Medical devices have become a leading product in Costa Rica, to the point that today they represent the country’s top export product. Twenty years ago, there were…

EDITORIAL: The power of togetherness!

It was a touching scene to see Ralph Gonsalves, prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, cry on television over the overwhelming support he got from several Caribbean countries…

VIDEO: Morning devotions by Ordinand John Pinder

Morning Devotions led by Ordinand John Pinder from Christ The King, Nassau – April 16, 2021

Da Bahamian Cracked Conch

By: Kedra Holmes Bahamian Cook Nook 3 Small Conchs (tenderized) 1 Large Lemon 2 Eggs 1/2 C Whole Milk 2 1/2 C All-Purpose Flour 4 C Vegetable Oil Season-Salt Cayenne…

COMMENTARY: Small countries need an IMF that is a lender of conscience

By Sir Ronald Sanders April 16, 2021 As undesirable as it may be, governments of Caribbean countries that are not in International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes are being pushed in…

Bahamian Olympic Committee head says athletes resilient- will be professional during COVID-19 restrictions for Olympics.

By: Staff Writer April 16, 2021 Head of the Bahamas Olympic Committee says that athletes are resilient, they understand the COVID-19 restrictions that will be placed on them for the…

Holness: Drop the foolishness, we are trying to save your life.

By: Staff Writer April 16, 2021 Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, in a passionate speech earlier this week warns Jamaicans to take the COVID-19 virus serious and that the government…

IDB helps Guatemalan agricultural exporters!

April 16, 2021 IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, signed an alliance with the Guatemalan Exporters Association, Agexport, to provide comprehensive advisory for the structuring of investments to…

Short-term Shot and Long-term Healing for Latin America and the Caribbean

By Alejandro Werner, Takuji Komatsuzaki, and Carlo Pizzinelli April 16, 2021 Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean recovered briskly in the second half of 2020, yet still more slowly than…