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Plans Advance for Marigot Bay Waterfront Redevelopment

Plans Advance for Marigot Bay Waterfront Redevelopment

EmoNews ContributorJuly 15, 2026

Plans to transform the Marigot Bay Waterfront continue to move forward as government officials work to finalize the design for the highly anticipated redevelopment project. Officials from the Ministry of Tourism met with representatives of the Ministry of Physical Development on Monday, July 13, to review and finalize the technical design for the Marigot Waterfront […]

Caribbean Builds Local Expertise to get Disaster Relief to Families Faster

Caribbean Builds Local Expertise to get Disaster Relief to Families Faster

EmoNews ContributorJuly 15, 2026

Some 24 experienced disaster responders from across the Caribbean began the Last Mile Distribution Training of Trainers today at the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) in Kingston. The three-day, hands-on course will train Caribbean responders to get emergency relief the last mile to disaster-affected families safely, fairly and without delay. Running from […]

Martinique–Barbados: A Five-Year Agreement to Take Action

Martinique–Barbados: A Five-Year Agreement to Take Action

EmoNews ContributorJuly 13, 2026

At the CARICOM summit, Martinique did more than just take a new seat. On July 7, 2026, on the sidelines of the meeting held in Saint Lucia, Serge Letchimy and Mia Amor Mottley signed a cooperation agreement between Martinique and Barbados. A concrete goal is taking shape: to transform the Caribbean’s geographical proximity into projects […]

A Response to the OECS Heads of Government Statement of July 10, 2026 On Citizenship By Investment Programs And Engagement With The Europeam Union A Missed Opportunity for Regional Self-Reliance

A Response to the OECS Heads of Government Statement of July 10, 2026 On Citizenship By Investment Programs And Engagement With The Europeam Union A Missed Opportunity for Regional Self-Reliance

EmoNews ContributorJuly 13, 2026

I read with a certain level of dismay and bewilderment, the recently issued statement by the OECS Heads of Government regarding the Citizenship by Investment program and their possible engagement with the European Union. In particular, the Eleventh Paragraph of the Statement issued by the OECS Heads of Government on 10 July 2026, caught my […]

The Monsters Are Not the Migrants

The Monsters Are Not the Migrants

EmoNews ContributorJuly 13, 2026

Three men landed in Basseterre on 19 May 2026. They were not criminals, they were not threats, they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time and the United States wanted them gone. They were CARICOM nationals from Jamaica and Belize, transferred under a bilateral arrangement. Now Antigua and Barbuda has published a […]

Caribbean Airlines Brings Travel, Trade and Business Solutions to TIC 2026

Caribbean Airlines Brings Travel, Trade and Business Solutions to TIC 2026

EmoNews ContributorJuly 13, 2026

Caribbean Airlines is showcasing its portfolio of passenger, cargo and business solutions at the 2026 Trade and Investment Convention (TIC), reinforcing its role as a key enabler of regional connectivity, trade and economic development. From July 9 – 11, visitors to Booths 240 – 241 at the TIC, Centre of Excellence, Macoya, venue have the […]

ECTEL Launches Round Two of the Pearl Allison Lake (P.A.L.) Scholarship Fund

ECTEL Launches Round Two of the Pearl Allison Lake (P.A.L.) Scholarship Fund

EmoNews ContributorJuly 13, 2026

The Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL) is pleased to announce the launch of the second round of applications for the Pearl Allison Lake (P.A.L.) Scholarship Fund. This second application cycle follows the selection and recognition of the Fund’s inaugural cohort of scholarship recipients, who received financial assistance to support their secondary school education in ECTEL’s Contracting States. […]

For Women in Science 2026 Call for Applications Opens, Offering Two $15,000 Awards to Caribbean Women Researchers

For Women in Science 2026 Call for Applications Opens, Offering Two $15,000 Awards to Caribbean Women Researchers

EmoNews ContributorJuly 13, 2026

L’Oréal Caribe and the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean announce the opening of the 2026 call for applications for the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program, an initiative that recognizes and supports outstanding women researchers from the region by awarding two $15,000 USD grants to advance the development of their scientific research. The call for […]

The Central Bank of Barbados in Plain English — A Column by Basil Springer (July 3, 2026)

The Central Bank of Barbados in Plain English — A Column by Basil Springer (July 3, 2026)

EmoNews ContributorJuly 13, 2026

Every Barbadian benefits from the work of the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) every day, even though most will never step inside the institution. Yet how many people ever read its annual report? With BiMPay now live, this is a good time to understand what the Central Bank actually does and how the public can […]

Grenada Named No. 2 Best Caribbean Island in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026

Grenada Named No. 2 Best Caribbean Island in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026

EmoNews ContributorJuly 13, 2026

Grenada has been ranked the No. 2 Best Island in the Caribbean, Bermuda and The Bahamas in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026, marking a major rise in one of the travel industry’s most respected reader-voted rankings. The destination climbed from its No.12 ranking in 2025 to secure the second position in the […]

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