By Caribbean Business Report Grenada amassed EC$488 million through investment applications and project approvals in the year 2023, with its Investment Promotion Agency (IPA), being responsible for 81 per cent of the temporary jobs created that year. The EC$488 million was a 55 per cent increase compared to 2022, according to the Grenada Investment Development […]
Photo credit: SouFLoTV Family members confirmed to NBC6 that the man shot and killed in Plantation on Saturday was the suspect’s stepfather. The suspect remains at on the run. Plantation police stated on Saturday afternoon that the incident, which occurred on West Sunrise Boulevard and NW 65th Avenue, was a “domestic situation.”
By Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed two adult cases of the Oropouche virus disease (OROV) in Barbados. OROV, which circulates in Central and South America and the Caribbean, can be transmitted to humans through bites from midges (commonly known as sand flies) and certain Culex mosquitoes, both commonly found in bushy […]
Another CARICOM Member State has ratified the Agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement). Saint Lucia deposited its Instruments of Ratification on 26 November 2024, joining Belize and Barbados in ratifying the BBNJ […]
By dpi.gov.gy | Photo credit: dpi.gov.gy – President Ali, PM Phillips attends memorial service Families, relatives, friends, and loved ones of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) ranks who lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash last year gathered on Sunday to honor their service and reflect on their commitment in service to country. President […]
By Linda Hohnholz, eturbonews | Photo courtesy of eturbonews This prestigious global event honors individuals and organizations for significant contributions to peace, human rights, and global progress. Minister Bartlett will be recognized for his transformative work in the global tourism sector, becoming one of the few Jamaican recipients of this esteemed accolade. The Tourism Minister […]
Photos: DPI Guyana Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell has underscored that the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit presents an important and timely opportunity for the leaders to engage in open and meaningful discussions that will be beneficial for everyone. The historic summit is taking place against the backdrop of rapid developments […]
Photos: DPI Guyana – Following bilateral discussions with President Ali and Prime Minister Modi The Governments of India and Guyana have formalised five historic Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in hydrocarbons, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, and the development of economic and human capital. The agreements were officially exchanged on Wednesday at State […]
By dpi.gov.gy| Photo credit dpi.gov.gy As President Ali reiterates commitment to peace, country’s development. Remembrance Day activities were held on Sunday morning as Guyana honoured the lives and legacy of the brave men and women who fought and died in World War I and II. The solemn wreath-laying ceremony, which was held at the Cenotaph […]
By Harry Johnson,eturbonews | Photo credit: eturbonews A Spirit Airlines flight en route from Florida was struck by gunfire while approaching the airport, and a JetBlue aircraft traveling from New York also sustained damage. The United States has implemented a 30-day suspension of all flights to Haiti following attacks on two commercial aircraft at the […]