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 […]

Antigua Cruise Port (ACP) today welcomed Sapphire Princess, a majestic vessel of the Carnival Corporation fleet, on her highly anticipated inaugural call. This significant event marks another milestone in ACP’s ongoing collaborative efforts with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to solidify the island as a premier cruise destination in the Caribbean. The Sapphire Princess, carrying […]

The Executive Director of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards (SVGBS), Mr. Ezra D. Ledger, has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the CARICOM Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ). His appointment was confirmed during the 45th CROSQ Council Meeting and the InDiCo-Global European Standardisation System (ESS) Workshop, held from […]

The United States government, through The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched RESET, the Caribbean Resilient Economies and Sectors Activity Program on October 7 at the margins of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA). The CWA took place from October 7-11 at the UWI Open Campus in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. RESET […]

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved new financing to aid recovery efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl in July 2024. The support totals $63 million, stemming from the International Development Association, the World Bank’s support arm for low-income countries. Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 […]

History was made Sunday night at Providence Stadium, Guyana when the St. Lucia Kings defeated the Guyana Amazon Warriors to claim the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (Republic Bank CPL) championship title for the first time. Republic Bank, Title Sponsor and Official Bank of the Republic Bank CPL, extends its heartiest congratulations to St. Lucia […]

ECCB Projects Back-to-Back Years of Economic Growth for Saint Lucia. The data confirms Saint Lucia’s economy continues to expand and is performing better than before the COVID pandemic in 2020.Beyond the data, the social and economic policies taken by the government are improving lives and creating opportunities for Saint Lucians. First-quarter unemployment is at a […]