World Bank to Support Hurricane Beryl-affected Communities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

World Bank to Support Hurricane Beryl-affected Communities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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 […]

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 Republic Bank Congratulates St Lucia Kings, Champions of the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League

Republic Bank Congratulates St Lucia Kings, Champions of the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League

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 […]

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 Saint Lucia’s Economy on Course to Expand by 7% in 2024

Saint Lucia’s Economy on Course to Expand by 7% in 2024

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 […]

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 Hunger in Haiti reaches historic high with one-in-two Haitians now in acute hunger

Hunger in Haiti reaches historic high with one-in-two Haitians now in acute hunger

This was reported by FAO, WFP, the Coordination Nationale de la Sécurité Alimentaire (CNSA) of Haiti, through the publication of the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report.   Haiti today marks another grim milestone, as the number of people facing acute hunger has now reached half of the country’s population, according to the latest […]

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 FAO highlights social protection policies for advancing the fight against hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean

FAO highlights social protection policies for advancing the fight against hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean

As part of the discussion “Reflections on the Fight Against Hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean,” regional leaders gathered to assess progress in eradicating hunger, emphasizing the importance of promoting inclusive and sustainable public policies. The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations […]

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 CWI congratulates former Captain Merissa Aguilleira on prestigious National Award

CWI congratulates former Captain Merissa Aguilleira on prestigious National Award

Cricket West Indies (CWI) extends warmest congratulations to former West Indies Captain Merissa Aguilleira on her remarkable achievement of receiving the prestigious Hummingbird Medal (HBM) Gold Award at the 2024 National Awards of Trinidad & Tobago. The awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 24th September, at the President’s House in St Ann’s, Port-of-Spain. CWI President, Dr. Kishore […]

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 Sagicor congratulates winners of Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s 35th Caribbean Media Awards

Sagicor congratulates winners of Caribbean Broadcasting Union’s 35th Caribbean Media Awards

Highlights winners of its Health Education and Financial Literacy Journalism Awards Sagicor was pleased to continue its sponsorship of the Health Education and Financial Literacy journalism awards in the recently concluded CBU 35th Caribbean Media Awards. Sagicor’s sponsorship, now in its fourth year, helps celebrate the work of Caribbean journalists who promote an understanding of […]

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 Antigua Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards Announces the 2024 Honours Class

Antigua Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards Announces the 2024 Honours Class

The Antigua Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards (ABGMA) is proud to announce its prestigious 2024 Honours Class as part of the 10th Annual Awards Festival. This year’s honorees include a diverse group of individuals from the fields of radio, television, music, fashion, and humanitarian advocacy, recognizing their significant contributions on both a national and […]

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 Barbados Launches First Bio-CNG Vehicle Powered by Sargassum

Barbados Launches First Bio-CNG Vehicle Powered by Sargassum

Rum and Sargassum Inc., a local deep-tech start-up, and The University of the West Indies Cave Hill campus have launched the first vehicle powered by bio-compressed natural gas (CNG). The bio-CNG uses rum distillery wastewater and a sargassum-based biomethane, an innovative fuel source derived from the invasive seaweed which is plaguing the region’s coasts. The […]

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