By PAHO | January 19, 2024 Washington DC, 19 January 2024 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Wellness of Jamaica, conducted a workshop aimed at identifying strategic and high-priority actions resulting from the evaluation and strengthening of the Essential Public Health Functions (EPHF). Following the conclusion […]
The public is reminded to take advantage of the ongoing tax amnesty program on penalties, interest and fines before the scheduled deadline of May 1, 2024. Once outstanding taxes are settled in full before the deadline, eligible taxpayers will benefit from a 100% waiver on all applicable charges. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Hon. […]
By Martin Evans | January 17, 2024 | MSN A Jamaican gangster spared deportation when passengers on a British Airways flight led a revolt, has been identified as a violent drug dealer jailed for his role in a gun battle on the streets of Birmingham. Lawrence Morgan was convicted of firearms offences in 2021 and […]
Board members of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) recently met with Chapter Presidents from 50 U.S. states at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort. President and CEO of ASTA Zane Kirby said the one thing the travel trade has noted is that many millennials who now occupy management positions are prioritizing travel, “Millennials are […]
Editorial credit: orenthomasphotography / Shutterstock.com By PAHO | January 11, 2024 Kingston, Jamaica, January 11, 2024 (PAHO) – The concern about the persistently high rates of road traffic deaths on Jamaica’s roads took center stage at today’s National Road Safety Council (NRSC) Review Meeting in Kingston. Despite proactive efforts by the government through the NRSC, the […]
By Sheena Forde-Craigg | January 10, 2024 | BGIS Developing Barbados’ sports and culture sectors was the focal point of discussion between the Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Barbados, Yanet Cárdenas, and Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith. The discussion took place today during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s […]
By Leo Gilling Leaders are not without blame for painting a picture that crime is easily solvable. Not so. Problems like high crime built up over the years do not disappear at the stroke of a wand. No matter how much money is infused. If it appears resolved quickly, watch for the reappearance elsewhere. High […]
As the in-coming Chairman of CARICOM, I extend warm New Year’s greetings to all citizens across our beloved Caribbean Community. May 2024 be for all of us, a year of good remembrance. The last six months of 2023 saw CARICOM under the Chairmanship of the Honorable Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica. […]
Bermuda has officially joined the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies as its 24th member. The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) will contribute to CAIPA’s mission of promoting the region as a premier business destination, with CEO David Hart expressing enthusiasm for the partnership. This inclusion, celebrated during CAIPA’s Online Annual General Meeting, signifies a […]
St. Vincent and the Grenadines at a Glance Location: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is situated in the southern Caribbean Sea. It is part of the Lesser Antilles chain of islands and is located 100 miles to the west of Barbados and 50 miles north of Grenada. Islands: The country is made up of 32 islands […]