By Esther Claudette Gittens President Donald Trump’s economic policies have significantly affected tourism in the Caribbean region and the financial performance of hotel chains such as Sandals Resorts. His administration’s trade measures, immigration policies, and broader economic strategies have collectively influenced travel patterns, investor confidence, and operational costs within the Caribbean tourism sector. Impact on […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The global Black community shares a rich history of resilience, innovation, and cultural wealth. Despite the forced displacement of Africans through the transatlantic slave trade and the systemic disenfranchisement of Black populations worldwide, Black people have continuously built, rebuilt, and contributed significantly to economies, cultures, and political movements. Black Americans, in […]
Thousands of fans packed into the Canyon of Heroes in Lower Manhattan to watch the Liberty’s championship parade. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Katie Honan and Gwynne Hogan | thecity.nyc Hundreds of supporters clad in the team’s signature Statue of Liberty aquamarine lined Broadway’s Canyon of Heroes. Office workers at the windows above dumped reams of shredded paper […]
Photo courtesy: caricom.org The CARICOM Secretariat is profoundly saddened at the passing of a stalwart of our Community, Sir Shridath “Sonny” Ramphal, on 30 August 2024. In an illustrious career devoted to public service, Sir Shridath blazed a trail of excellence in diplomacy, law, academia and politics, earning respect and admiration in his homeland Guyana, […]
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, […]
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce has flagged several issues it says could increase the cost of goods for the local consumer. For example, it believes ‘shipping costs’ could increase as “Ship agents have already started alerting firms purchasing goods from the far east of reduced shipping capacity, rising shipping costs and protracted delays”. The […]
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 […]
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. […]