By; Caribbean Business Report Despite a 25 percent decline in activity being forecasted for the 2023 North Atlantic hurricane season, Sagicor is warning everyone not to be complacent in their preparations for the impact of any potential weather systems that may make landfall over the coming weeks and months. In its May 31st hurricane season […]
By; Caribbean Business Report “Today I am very proud to announce a new debt pause option for countries suffering in the aftermath of a natural disaster. That was made possible because of YOU. You are the Bank stakeholders; you are the shareholders. This is YOUR Bank.”These are the words of Ajay Banga, President of the […]
By Lea Bennette Marijuana, Weed, Mary Jane, Cannabis, Hemp, Pot. The names and our sensibilities towards the industrious plant have changed throughout human history. Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that has been legalized in several countries. Its effects on human behavior have been studied extensively, but little is known about the impact of marijuana on […]
Editorial credit: Victor Maschek / Shutterstock.com By: Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) have announced a partnership, which will provide coverage of the highly anticipated Caribbean Week in New York, scheduled to take place from June 5 to 8, 2023. Under the agreement, the collaborative will leverage […]
By: Caribbean Business Report The Board of the St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture is inviting its members to an engagement with the Ministry of Finance on the measure announced in the 2023/24 Budget Statement of a 2.5% Tax on all goods and services (except food items). The two-hour Meeting will take place […]
Photo Editorial credit: Ron Adar By Maya Wiley It’s been one year. One year ago today, the board of The Leadership Conference honored me with the opportunity to lead. One year ago to the day the draft opinion that robbed us of the fundamental right to abortion — the first fundamental right taken away by […]
Through Legal Action, City & State Leaders Could Open Up Tens of Thousands Vacant Apartments to New Yorkers Experiencing Homelessness and Compel Other Municipal Governments Outside of New York City to Contribute Housing and Shelter 80,000 New Yorkers Currently Live in City Shelters, Nearly Two-Thirds of Shelter Populations Are Families with Children Over 41,000 Asylum […]
By Pearl Phillip With inflation rising, patrons are cutting back on gratuities. The scales are tipping. At the height of the pandemic, New Yorkers dug deep into their pockets to recognize the hard work and health risks faced by workers in every aspect of the food business — servers, cooks, cashiers, and delivery workers. For […]
Credit: Caribbean Business Report Entertainment lovers attending the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival mainstage events at the Pigeon Island National Landmark will enjoy a Taste of Saint Lucia®. This undertaking is a collaborative effort between Export Saint Lucia, the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority and the Events Company of Saint Lucia. Acting on its mandate […]