By DPI Guyana The government is committed to building a more united and equitable Guyanese society. To achieve this, the administration focuses its policies on addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations, ensuring a path towards equality and prosperity for all. This was underscored by President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, who was at the time addressing […]
By Eturbonews | Editorial Credit: byvalet / shutterstock.com As Jamaica prepares for another record-breaking year in tourist arrivals, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has heaped praises on workers and partners in the industry for their continued sterling contribution. The importance of showing appreciation to tourism workers and industry stakeholders, was underscored by Minister Bartlett at the […]
By Caribbean News Report In an effort to address the Federation’s growing water woes, the government of St. Kitts and Nevis is making considerable investments into the building and commissioning of desalination plants, as a means to provide a continuous, reliable, and sustainable supply of potable water for St. Kitts and Nevis, serving as a […]
By Caribbean News Report | Editorial credit: fokke baarssen / shutterstock.com Schools, sports clubs, healthcare advocates, and community welfare organizations across Saint Lucia received a boost to their programs through donations totalling XCD15,800 from CIBC Caribbean. The bank hosted an intimate handover ceremony where beneficiaries shared their visions for community development and social impact. Representatives […]
By Caribbean News Report On December 3, 2024, Ambassador Perti Ikonen of Finland visited the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission for an important meeting aimed at fostering deeper collaboration between Finland and the OECS region. The Ambassador was welcomed by key members of the OECS Commission. In his opening remarks, Ambassador Ikonen […]
By Caribbean News Report The Government of Saint Lucia under the leadership of Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre, continues to prioritize the growth of the apiculture sector. On Friday, December 5th, 2024, at the 12th Caribbean Beekeeping Congress and the 4th OECS Hewanorra Honey Show, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing […]
Photo credit: Caribbean Business Report St Vincent and the Grenadines Minister of Finance Camillo Gonsalves says the country’s economy lost an estimated EC$290.12 million (US$107 million) following the collapse of the two Trinidad-based insurance companies in 2009. In October, the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) ruled that the Trinidad and Tobago government was not […]
Photo credit: Caribbean Business Report Dominica’s beekeeping stars win big at the Hewanorra National Honey Show with 16 awards, the most claimed by any country at the event. The Hewanorra National Honey Show took place in Saint Lucia following the culmination of the 12th Caribbean Beekeepers Congress. The congress, which took place over 4 days, brought […]
The Government of Honduras received a payout of US$4,665,090 within 14 days of an excess rainfall event that affected that country over the period November 14 to 19, 2024. The Government of Honduras joined CCRIF in 2024, purchasing parametric insurance coverage for excess rainfall, effective June 1, 2024. On receipt of the payout, Minister of […]
The Eastern Caribbean Invest Blue Virtual Forum led by the Inter-American Development Bank, Compete Caribbean, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS, Invest Saint Lucia, Invest SVG (St. Vincent and the Grenadines) and Grenada Investment Development Corporation (GIDC) was successfully completed last week! Key stakeholders, visionaries, and policymakers convened to explore investment opportunities in the […]