The Government of Saint Lucia has received a $5.09 million grant from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to support strategic development projects that benefit people and our environment by strengthening capacity, improving climate resilience and supporting economic development. The funding from our Taiwanese partners will be allocated as follows: $1,358,450 million will be allocated to […]

The Saint Lucia Cruise Port team celebrated the kickoff of the highly anticipated 2024/2025 cruise season alongside key tourism partners at a vibrant cultural event held at Port Castries on Thursday, October 10, 2024. In a traditional ceremony hosted by the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, the season was officially launched with the arrival of the […]

As the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) continues its efforts to strengthen Tobago’s position as a leader in sustainable tourism, the Agency welcomed over fifty international delegates from thirty countries to the island’s pristine shores for the annual Blue Flag National Operators Meeting, which was hosted from October 15th to 18th at the Shaw Park […]

Hundreds of farmer families in Barbados, Jamaica, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines could benefit from strengthening their capacities to manage irrigation systems and equipment effectively. During the dedicated presentation of the Caribbean regional proposal at the Hand-in-Hand Initiative (HiH) Investment Forum, held from 15 to 17 October in Rome, Italy, FAO Director-General Mr. QU […]

The islands of the Bahamas emerged as the undisputed star of the night at the highly anticipated Rum & Rhythm benefit, organised by the CTO Scholarship Foundation. In a spectacular showcase of culinary and mixology prowess, Bahamian talent claimed an impressive three of the four top awards for chef and mixologist of the year, amid an impressive […]

Stakeholders discuss strategies for the future of food security and nutrition The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries & Cooperatives and The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) successfully concluded the jointly held Food and Nutrition Policy Workshop on 17 September 2024 at the Radisson Hotel in Grenada, in which several productive discussions […]

Suriname today officially became a member of the World Bank Group’s International Development Association, marking a significant milestone in the country’s development journey. The International Development Association, which provides grants and low-interest loans to low-income countries, has been a transformative force in the Caribbean, addressing the unique challenges of small states. Under an expanded Small […]