The Prime Minister’s Office has put out a bulletin announcing that the Department of Finance has forecasts a Real GDP growth rate of3.2% for 2023 and is projecting a 5.2% Real GDP growth for 2024. The statement attributes the growth to ‘a government that has fertilized the local economy with sound economic policies to empower […]
[10/30/2023] FDA is updating the list of over-the-counter eye drop products consumers should not purchase or use to include Equate Hydration PF Lubricant Eye Drop 10 mL sold by Walmart in stores and online. Walmart is removing the product from their store shelves and website. [10/27/2023] FDA is warning consumers not to purchase and to immediately stop using 26 over-the-counter […]
Director General of the OECS, Dr. Didacus Jules has emphasized the critical need for the people of the OECS to be financially literate. He made the remarks as the OECS Commission launched the results of a Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion (FLFI) survey. The survey came out of a World Bank funded Caribbean Digital Transformation […]
In an exciting announcement, Saint Lucia has been recognized as one of the Best Destinations to Travel in 2024 by the renowned travel guidebook publisher, Lonely Planet. This prestigious recognition not only celebrates the island’s natural beauty but also its rich culture, diverse activities, and warm hospitality. Lonely Planet, the world’s leading travel media company, […]
Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com Chevron Corporation announced on Monday that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Hess Corporation to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hess in an all-stock transaction valued at US$ 53 billion. The total enterprise value, including assumed debt, of the transaction is US$ 60 billion. Back […]
By Erica Sweeney Nutrition experts talk about the benefits of this oft-overlooked pantry staple. Beans are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. No matter which variety you choose, they’re packed with fiber, protein and a slew of vitamins and minerals, earning them the unofficial title of superfood. However, dried beans can be time-consuming to prepare. […]
The International Monetary Fund, IMF, in its latest economic outlook for the Western Hemisphere, says Guyana will continue to experience robust economic expansion, even as other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean face less favorable growth conditions and brace for a slowdown in their productive sectors. Guyana is expected to grow its economy by […]
DCash, the digital currency pilot project of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, was named the official digital currency of the Everything Vincy Plus Expo held at the northern end of the E.T Joshua Tarmac from October 26 to 29. The Expo brought together a wide cross-section of the commercial sector in St Vincent and the […]
Editorial credit: Carlos Yudica / Shutterstock.com Regional carrier Silver Airways just launched a major expansion to the Nature Island. The company is now operating six weekly flights between San Juan and Dominica, with service on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. That service will be operating through Aug. 15, 2024, Caribbean Journal confirmed. It’s […]
Editorial credit: Bjoern Wylezich / Shutterstock.com The V2V Empress – a 245-person capacity fast catamaran ferry – is scheduled to commence passenger services between Montserrat and Antigua, in a big boost to connectivity between the two islands. The government of Montserrat signed a contract late last week with NAVIYUC S.A. De C.V., the operators of […]