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 Breccan F. Thies | Washington Examiner Public schools in New York City will see a new black studies curriculum in the fall as part of the city’s Education Equity Action Plan. The coursework, which will span pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, will focus on knowledge of early African civilizations, modern Africa, black American history, the “African diaspora,” and the purported […]
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 […]
Photo courtesy: Guyana Department of Public Information By Guyana Department of Public Information The last phase of the Gas-to-Energy project is moving apace as a new $8.6 Million US contract was signed between the Government of Guyana and a Chinese company known as Power China to construct a building to house the National Control Centre. […]
The experience of Christle Ltd, shows how one small company can significantly enhance its market presence through taking part in trade missions facilitated by the Trade Ministry, the TT Manufacturers’ Association (TTMA) and exporTT. Established in 1989 by Christopher Garcia the company offers over 30 products, including battery water, disinfectant, dishwashing liquid, tile and grout […]
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 […]
The OECS Regional Data Governance Council (RDGC) convened its second face-to-face meeting from June 24-27, 2024. The OECS RDGC was in October 2023, a deliverable of the World Bank funded OECS Data for Decision Making project and the CDB funded Enhanced Country Poverty Assessment Project. This council is tasked with the critical objective of harmonizing […]
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 […]