Photo courtesy: eTurboNews By Linda Hohnholz | eTurboNews Speaking at the official Meet and Greet Event for Cohort 2 of the Tourism Innovation Incubator at the AC Marriott Hotel, Minister Bartlett underscored the program’s pivotal role in revolutionizing Jamaica’s tourism industry. Launched by the Tourism Enhancement Fund, a public body of the Ministry of Tourism, […]
Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information With more than 200 business meetings, presentations on investment opportunities, a buzzing investment village, and the visiting delegates’ unforgettable experience of local tourism and hospitality, the Caribbean Investment Forum 2024 has strengthened Guyana’s image as a leading investment hub in the region. […]
Burial procession of Shawn Simon. Photo by Ray Lilly. By Twinkle A. Paul and Tiffany Jade Munroe With deep sadness and profound grief, we offer this reflection and call to action in solidarity with the family, community, and friends of Shawn Simon, 27, commonly called Coil Bottle. On July 11, 2024, a gunman fatally shot […]
By Juergen T Steinmetz | eTurboNews The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is Jamaica’s largest privately-held higher educational institution providing students with world-class educational programs and highly trained and qualified local & international faculty. The institution has its headquarters in Kingston Jamaica. It was formed in 2004 as a result of the merger in 2002 […]
Editorial credit: Rob Atherton / Shutterstock.com The highly anticipated International Airport project in Dominica is making remarkable strides, according to Minister of Finance, Dr. Irvin McIntyre. The billion-dollar contracted initiative, overseen by Montreal Management Consultant Establishment (MMCE), is scheduled for completion by 2025. As it advances through the land and infrastructure preparation phase, the project […]
Editorial credit: JEAN-FRANCOIS Manuel / Shutterstock.com The National Water and Sewerage Authority (NAWASA) of Grenada received US$2,201,833 (EC$5.9 million) following the passage of Hurricane Beryl across the country on July 1, 2024, causing damage to water and wastewater systems in Grenada and the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. On hearing of the payout to […]
By Juergen T Steinmetz | eTurboNews Antigua, the larger island comprising the twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda, is known for its rich history and a multitude of activities to keep you busy. Whether you are looking to relax on the beach or explore the island’s culture, there’s something for everyone. The rich heritage at Nelson’s […]
Photo courtesy: API In a show of regional solidarity and support, Prime Ministers from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) visited ​ St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Tuesday July 16th 2024, to witness firsthand the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. The visit underscores the commitment of OECS leaders to aid in the recovery […]
Editorial credit: Michele Ursi / Shutterstock.com By PAHO Washington, DC, July 18, 2024 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an epidemiological alert informing its Member States about the identification of possible cases of expectant mother-to-child transmission of the Oropouche virus (OROV) under investigation in Brazil. The alert calls for strengthened surveillance to monitor the potential […]
Editorial credit: Little Vignettes Photo / Shutterstock.com By Guyana Department of Public Information Guyana’s Chief Investment Officer and Agency Head of the Guyana Office for Investment, Dr. Peter Ramsaroop, will be attending the Diaspora Job Fair. The event will take place at the LaGuardia Airport Marriott, located at 102-05 Ditmars Blvd, on July 27th, 2024, […]