The Government of Dominica continues to implement measures to keep fuel prices under control as the global price of oil continues to rise. Given the present global market prices and this new price cycle, the Government has decided to further subsidize the cost of petroleum to reduce the impact on residents and to allow for […]
There is a new airline serving the Caribbean. It’s called Arajet and it is based in the Dominican Republic. The airline although new is a rebrand from 2014 launched Flycana Airlines (Dominican Wings). However, in 2021 it was announced that the airline would rebrand into Arajet and pivot away from its current charter business model […]
Rainforest Caribbean Limited reported this week that it has ramped up exports to 15 markets in the Caribbean. Marketing Manager Bethany Young told the Jamaica Observer that amongst robust performers is frozen fruits for which demand has seen a «manifold increase». She said, “We continue to serve the English, French, and Dutch Caribbean islands. Our […]
Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has attended the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II in Port of Spain, Trinidad. It ended yesterday. The event was convened under the theme “Transforming Agriculture through Innovation and Investment” and sought to build on the discussions, initiatives, and outcomes from the first Agri-Investment Forum and Expo held in May 2022 […]
The founder of Algas Organics, the Caribbean’s first indigenous agriculture biotech firm has been celebrated at the just ended Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II in Trinidad and Tobago. Johanan Dujon’s Algas Organics converts the invasive sargassum seaweed into fungicides, pesticides, and crop fertilizers. Dujon was singled out by Gervase Warner, the Chairman of the Caribbean […]
By Hannah Brandler, Business Traveler British Airways is launching flights from London Gatwick to Guyana and Aruba from March 2023. The twice-weekly routes will be operated by the airline’s B777-200 aircraft and are available to book now. This brings the number of Caribbean destinations served by BA to 17. Flights to Oranjestad in Aruba will […]
Effective August 19, consumers in Barbados will be paying less for gasoline and diesel as Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced that the price of fuel at the pump will be capped for the next five months. Gasoline will cost BDS$4.48 (US$2.24) per liter, while diesel will be BDS$4.03 (US$2.01) until January 31, 2023. Mottley also […]
The World Bank approved a $ 51 million credit to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to modernize hospital services and build a more resilient and sustainable health infrastructure and system, including the construction of a new acute care hospital and health sector reform. The project will benefit over 110,900 residents and about 350,000 tourists that […]
By CARICOM Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago: The Honourable Doctor Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Barbados: The Honourable Mia Amor Mottley, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana: His Excellency Mohamed Irfaan Ali, Secretary General of the CARICOM Secretariat: Doctor Carla Barnett, Other Dignitaries, Members of the press, Ladies and Gentleman, Good day to […]
Republic Bank (EC) Limited on Wednesday 3rd August formally introduced its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility Program, “The Power To Make A Difference” (PMAD) to the region. To an online audience of hundreds of viewers and at the in person gathering at the Harbor Club, Saint Lucia, comprised of regional business leaders, civil society, NGO heads, […]