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PM Mottley Calls for Greater Access to Capital and Stronger Disaster Financing in the Caribbean
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has called for greater access to capital and improved disaster financing as part of efforts to build a stronger and more prosperous…
KINGSTON FEELS THE PULSE AS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL TAKES OVER THE CITY
Eight days of art, music, fashion, film and literature turn Jamaica’s capital into a living, walkable stage this December. From December 6 to 13, 2026, Kingston will trade its…
COMMISSIONERS SWORN IN FOR ANSE COCHON MARITIME COLLISION INQUIRY
The four Commissioners appointed to investigate the July 18 maritime collision at Anse Cochon, Anse La Raye, were formally sworn in Tuesday morning at the Governor General’s…
SAINT LUCIA’S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FALLS TO 10.1% IN SECOND QUARTER OF 2026
Saint Lucia has recorded another significant improvement in its labour market, with the national unemployment rate declining to 10.1% in the second quarter of 2026, covering the…
Guyana President Irfaan Ali to Keynote CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference in October
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, president of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, will deliver the keynote address at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of…
Sparking and sustaining grassroots advocacy for climate justice in the Caribbean
The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) and Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance are very pleased to support climate justice advocacy led by six civil society…
United Nations launches regional Campaign to advance disability-inclusive employment across the Caribbean
Persons with disabilities across the Caribbean are set to gain greater access to employment opportunities with the recent launch of the United Nations’ ‘HireAbility Campaign’,…
Advantage General Insurance Company Rebrands to Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica
Advantage General Insurance Company, one of Jamaica’s most recognised and trusted general insurance providers, has officially rebranded as Sagicor General Insurance Jamaica…
Caribbean Energy Leaders to Convene in The Bahamas to Strengthen Regional Collaboration and Drive Solutions for the Caribbean’s Energy…
The annual CARILEC Resilient/Renewable Energy Community (CAREC) Conference & Exhibition 2026 will convene the Caribbean energy community to advance practical solutions to the…
Celebrates the Successful Completion of the CAD-UWI Scholarship Programme by Three Outstanding Scholars
The Caribbean Association of Banks (CAB) proudly celebrates the academic achievements of three outstanding professionals who have successfully completed their studies under the…
Blue Lagoon Island Welcomes “The Breakfast Club”: A Trio of Capybaras Join The Bahamas’ Premier Private Island
Blue Lagoon Island has a new welcoming committee: a trio of capybaras named Maple, Waffle and Biscuit, collectively known as “The Breakfast Club.” Their arrival marks the first…
President Ali Calls for “Multidimensional” Approach to Address Cost-of-Living Crisis
President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said rising cost of living in Guyana stems from several converging factors, ranging from global imported inflation to shifting consumer habits and…
Guyana Leads Push to Boost Regional Food Production
Guyana is positioning its agricultural sector as a regional production and investment hub, leveraging its land, freshwater resources, expanding infrastructure and strategic access…
FAO promotes a new agenda to mobilize investment in agrifood systems in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) brought together 70 representatives from governments, regional integration mechanisms, international cooperation…
“We tell mothers to breastfeed but do we make it possible?”
The room grows quiet as a newborn’s first cry cuts through the air. Within moments, the baby is placed gently against its mother’s bare chest, fingers unfolding as it adjusts to…
Bahamian Patient Finds Answers, Undergoes Robotic Kidney Surgery at Health City Cayman Islands
After years of uncertainty, repeated tests and postponed surgeries, 59-year-old Bahamian Charlene Dorsette arrived at Health City Cayman Islands seeking clarity about a large mass…
Anguilla Strengthens Luxury Travel Partnerships at Virtuoso Travel Week 2026
The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) strengthened relationships with leading luxury travel advisors and industry partners during Virtuoso Travel Week 2026, reinforcing the…
SOTIC 2026 to Feature Cruise Master Class as Guyana Advances Cruise Tourism Ambitions
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in collaboration with Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, will host a special Cruise Master Class during the 2026 State of the Tourism…
GOVERNMENT ADVANCES BUDGET PROMISE TO TRAIN POLICE OFFICERS AS PROSECUTORS
The Government of Saint Lucia is advancing a commitment made in the 2026/2027 Budget to provide law scholarships to police officers and improve the Prosecution Unit of the Royal…
Caribbean Poised to Attract Future Global Investment
To increase global capital, planning and policy-making across the Caribbean region, the public and private sectors must be “punctilious, increasingly evidence-based, data-driven,…
PM Holness Urges National Unity to Drive Major Rebuilding Effort
As the nation marks 64 years of Independence amid ongoing post-Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts, prime minister, Andrew Holness, has called on Jamaicans to unite behind what he…
CDB and GCF Finance US$27 Million Initiative to Strengthen Early Warning Systems in Belize and Trinidad and Tobago
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), through its partnership with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), is financing a USD 27.1 million initiative to scale up hydrometeorological…
Fidel at 100: A Legacy of Dignity, Solidarity and ResilienceBy Miguel Fraga, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Commonwealth of…
Today, August 13, 2026, Cuba commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Fidel Castro, the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution. But on this centenary, we are not paying…
Anguilla Tourism Director Champions Regional Unity and Youth Development
Anguilla’s tourism director is urging more young people to pursue careers in hospitality and calling on Caribbean destinations to collaborate rather than compete, saying the…