Photo created using AI By Arthur Piccolo Celebrate the life of Alexander Hamilton, a man whose legacy transcends time, teaching us to dream beyond the confines of our circumstances. Hamilton’s journey from a humble beginning in the Caribbean on Nevis to becoming a pivotal figure in our nation’s founding is a testament to the power […]
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: Angela N Perryman / Shutterstock.com Preliminary visitor arrival figures for Saint Lucia Carnival 2024 point to the numbers trending above 18,000. That is according to the Public Relations Manager at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Geraine George. The announcement came Wednesday morning during a carnival media briefing and the announcement of Carnival winners. […]
Photo: The Mighty Sparrow (second from the left) By Pearl Phillip In the vibrant and pulsating tapestry of Caribbean music, few names shine as brightly as that of The Mighty Sparrow. Born Slinger Francisco, this legendary calypsonian has not only defined an era but continues to be a revered figure in music, celebrated for his […]
Photo courtesy: CARICOM By CARICOM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Japan reconfirmed their commitment to deepen collaboration on climate change, natural disaster preparedness, and agricultural technology during the recently held Twentieth CARICOM-Japan Consultation at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana. They also explored the possibility of technical cooperation in women, peace, and security; governance; […]
In what has been predicted to be an active hurricane season, Hurricane Beryl made an unprecedented early impact on the Caricom islands of Grenada, Jamaica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The storm, which rapidly intensified from a tropical depression into a Category 4 hurricane and briefly reached Category 5 status, has left a trail […]
Photo: Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General. Photo courtesy: CARICOM By CARICOM “This forum’s focus on three critical matters – agriculture and food and nutrition security, green economy transition, and digitalization of business – will inform the ongoing narrative and action plans on how strategic investments can be directed towards development, sustainability, and resilience. These are […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Climate change has emerged as one of our most critical global challenges, significantly altering weather patterns and increasing the frequency and intensity of natural disasters. The Caribbean region, known for its pristine beaches and vibrant cultures, is particularly vulnerable to these changes. This analysis explores how climate change is causing more […]
Editorial credit: Jeiner Huete_P / Shutterstock.com Hurricane Beryl is currently tracking westward across the Caribbean and is projected to reach southern Jamaica by Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm has reached a dangerous Category 5 status, marking the earliest occurrence of this category in Atlantic records. After devastating the Windward Islands, where […]
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist | AccuWeather Key Takeaways: •Beryl crossed a portion of the Windward Islands as an intense Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph Monday •Beryl is the strongest hurricane on record to hit portions of the Windward Islands so early in the season and the earliest 165-mph Category […]