The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission has announced another major milestone in the region’s sustainable energy journey: the official opening of bids for the production drilling phase for the St. Kitts and Nevis geothermal power project. A total of five bids from internationally recognised firms were received for the initiative on Nevis, a cornerstone […]
Editorial credit: Dennis MacDonald / Shutterstock.com The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Barbados will host the 2025 edition of its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), taking place from September 30 to October 3, 2025 at Hilton Barbados Resort. The annual gathering — widely regarded as the premier forum for shaping […]
Editorial credit: John de la Bastide / Shutterstock.com Nerdy has returned to winning ways by securing the Groovy Soca Monarch title with his infectious hit “Warning”. The Power Soca segment was won by the duo Dezral [Calypso King] and Jardel with this punchy Dennery segment hit “The Car”. $40,000 grand prize was on offer for […]
By: Guyana DPI | Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Sunday promised Guyanese transformative development on a scale never seen before, if given a second term in office. The president made this commitment while addressing a large gathering of supporters on Sunday at the launch of the PPPC’s 2025 election campaign […]
As the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) concludes, Caribbean leaders and global partners are reaffirming one of the region’s most urgent calls: unlocking long-term, sustainable financing for ocean action. During the conference, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), Government of Grenada, OECS, and over 15 international partners convened a high-level side event titled “Actioning Blue: […]
On Sunday, 6 July 2025, the Honorable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson was sworn in as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Mr. Justice Anderson was sworn in by His Excellency, The Most Honorable Sir […]
Editorial credit: Ajibola Fasola / Shutterstock.com The Government of Saint Lucia continues to strengthen its diplomatic and economic partnerships on the global stage. On the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Government of Saint Lucia and the Federal Republic of Nigeria formalized bilateral cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for Joint […]
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year roadmap to transform the region’s tourism sector, officially launching its Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 during Caribbean Week in New York last month. The plan, presented by CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis Prosper, outlines a strategic vision to position the Caribbean as a global leader in sustainable […]
By: Guyana DPI | Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday signed the proclamation to dissolve the Parliament of Guyana, making way for the general and regional elections on September 1, 2025. “Free and fair elections are the lifeblood of a democratic state. The upcoming elections represent our country’s commitment to renewing […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com Washington, D.C.: Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Friday announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, a decision that has drawn swift and fierce backlash from elected officials and immigrant advocates, particularly in New York. The TPS designation for Haiti is […]