Photos courtesy: Press Secretary, PMO Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, February 6, 2024 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Honorable Dr. Terrance M. Drew, Prime Minister and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #8, graciously facilitated the donation of several essential items to the Cayon Primary School this morning, amidst a brief but meaningful handing-over ceremony conducted during the […]
By eTurboNews US tourism arrivals to the Bahamas are reaching records, and even the Dallas Cowboys love The Bahamas. Arrivals in Jamaica are at a never seen before record high. Tourism in the Caribbean is booming, and visitors are mostly from the United States – and they are coming back again and again. Is There a […]
By eTurboNews The Government of The Bahamas is alert, attentive, and proactive to ensure that the Bahamas remains a safe and welcoming destination. In 2023, The Bahamas welcomed over 9 million visitors, a significant milestone for our nation. We were proud to share our crystal-clear waters, beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, warm people, and family-friendly adventures […]
By jamaicans.com | January 26, 2024 On Saturday, February 10, 2024, in celebration of Reggae Month, the story of Jamaican music will be presented to South Florida in a bold and unprecedented homage. The inaugural Reggae Genealogy event, an outdoor concert chronicling the origins, evolution and influence of Jamaican music, will take place at one of […]
By Linda Nwoke Jamaica, an island country in the Caribbean Sea, is known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and vibrant culture. It is an island home to more than 2.8 million English and Jamaican Patois-speaking people and a popular tourist destination for many worldwide. The island’s economy is based on agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. […]
Soufriere based Web Developer, Customer Success Engineer and Entrepreneur Uriahs Victor has posted online that “Doing E-Commerce in the Caribbean is frustrating. I’ve been at it for more than 5 years”. Victor says “To this day, I’ve not found, not 1 Ecommerce Payment Gateway or payments solution that would work for small-medium businesses that aren’t […]
Photo courtesy: Caribbean Business Report The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has commenced a series of country missions to the Protocol Member States. Between November 5 to December 7, 2023, stakeholder consultations were held in Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and […]
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is thrilled to announce its collaboration with the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) for the 2024 cohort of the OECS Global Startup Hub. This partnership will create the opportunity for ten entrepreneurs who qualify to attend the Draper University five-week Hero Training Program in Silicon Valley. As the […]
The Prime Minister’s Office is reporting that Global financial monitoring agencies like the World Bank, ECLAC and the International Monetary Fund are projecting continued economic gains for Saint Lucia in 2024! The OPM says this encouraging economic outlook means better paying jobs will open up for more Saint Lucians. More businesses will have the confidence […]
The Sisters of St. Joseph of Cluny will this year marks the 170th anniversary of the establishment of the St. Joseph’s Convent Secondary School (SJC) in Saint Lucia. Established in 1854, the esteemed institution has stood as a pillar of academic excellence, shaping the minds of generations and leaving an indelible mark on society. To […]