Growth and stronger food security will be the focus of a new project in Saint Lucia supported by the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The project entitled “Enhancing the Capacity of Stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector to Supply Quality Products in new Markets” will ensure inclusive and sustainable development along the […]
Saturday, August 6, 2022 — The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends congratulations to newly elected Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Dr. Terrance Drew and the St Kitts and Nevis Labor Party (SKNLP) on their victory in the August 5th 2022 General Elections in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. […]
By Caribbean Loop News The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) has called on the United Kingdom Government to remove its requirement for Guyanese nationals to obtain a visa to enter the country. “The GCCI is of the view that the removal of this requirement will auger well for continued deepening of economic relations […]
By Melissa Zhu, BBC News Scientists are tracking a new, animal-derived virus in eastern China that has infected at least several dozen people. The novel Langya henipavirus (LayV) was found in 35 patients in the Shandong and Henan provinces. Many had symptoms such as fever, fatigue and a cough. They are thought to have contracted […]
After close to two years of severe disruptions to school operations, learning institutions at all levels across the island were able to return to face-to-face graduation ceremonies this year. CIBC FirstCaribbean facilitated that move with financial support to the tune of XCD 11,000.00 to twenty-two (22) schools from Pre-school, Infant, Primary, and Secondary levels island […]
OSBOURN, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – DECEMBER 30, 2021: Terminal at the V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua Although there has been quite a buzz over the revelation of a new airways from the African continent to Antigua and Barbuda, United Progressive Party (UPP) Chairman D Gisele Isaac said she is taking the news with […]
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 — The OECS Commission extends sincere condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Cuba, in the wake of the unfortunate incident involving an enormous fire at an oil storage facility in the province of Matanzas, on Friday, August 5, 2022. The Commission refers in particular to the casualties […]
Dr Terrance Drew and Saint Kitts and Nevis Labor Party have been declared winners of the 2022 general elections in the twin island federation. Dr Drew was sworn in on Saturday afternoon as the new Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis. St Kitts and Nevis Labor party (SKNLP) emerged as the clear winner of […]
A Sitting of the House of Assembly is scheduled for Tuesday, August 9th, 2022. The following Bills are down for consideration: 1. Income Tax (Amendment) 2. Public Debt Management 3. Security Interest in Movable Property 4. Special Prosecutor Tuesday’s Sitting is scheduled to commence at 10:00a.m. The Sitting of the Senate is scheduled for Thursday, […]
Uber Technologies Inc. is being sued by hundreds of women across the US who claim to have been assaulted by drivers on the platform. Women were “kidnapped, sexually assaulted, sexually battered, raped, falsely imprisoned, stalked, harassed or otherwise attacked” in their rides. It is claimed that Uber has known about the sexual misconduct of some […]