Editorial credit: RaksyBH / Shutterstock.com The Management of FlightSupport (Barbados) Ltd, a subsidiary of the InterIsland Aviation Services Group (IASG), and sister company of interCaribbean Airways, is proud to announce the commencement of training for 53 new employees in preparation for FlightSupport’s launch in Barbados later this month. The training program, which runs from November […]
In a landmark move to bolster the sustainable energy landscape in the Eastern Caribbean, the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on November 8, 2023. This agreement establishes a framework for collaboration on a range of initiatives aimed at […]
On November 3, the TaiwanICDF and CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) signed a US$3 million contribution agreement for the CRAF-Women SMEs Program in St. Lucia. This program helps women small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Caribbean invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient facilities, unlocking women’s power to take the lead in transitioning the region toward […]
Preparations for the 2024/25 Budget are well underway. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Hon, Philip J. Pierre, has begun holding consultations with department heads, permanent secretaries and the senior leadership of the various government agencies and ministries. The consultations allow the Prime Minister to get input on a range of issues, including economic trends, […]
The 16th Annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show was a big hit with those who visited the three-day event over. This year’s trade show was held from November 3-5 at The Pavilion near The Ramp at Rodney Bay and featured 69 Saint Lucian businesses and 16 Taiwanese businesses displaying their products and services. The participants […]
By Press Secretary, Mrs. Adelcia Connor-Ferlance | November 10, 2023 Transcribed: I congratulate CXC and all who are involved in this new thrust, to really embark on what I would call a renewed and refreshing journey to make sure that the education our people receive in our Caribbean region is one that would, of […]
By Press Secretary, Mrs. Adelcia Connor-Ferlance | November 8, 2023 Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis, November 8, 2023 (Press Secretary, PMO) – Prime Minister Hon Dr. Terrance Drew has been invited to deliver the keynote address on Friday, 10 November 2023 at the Caribbean Examination Council’s (CXC) Third (3rd) Annual Ministerial Summit on Educational Transformation, […]
Photo courtesy: David Powell (Flushing, N.Y.)— Flushing Town Hall’s Mini-Global Mashup series continues with its upcoming performance on November 17 at 7 p.m. of “Barbados Meets USA African American Spirituals,” featuring Barbadian steel drummer Adrian Clarke accompanied by keyboardist Richard Henry, and American jazz bassist Hilliard Greene. Curated by acclaimed trumpeter and composer Frank London of […]
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Dominica on its Forty-Fifth Anniversary of Independence which it celebrates on Friday 3 November 2023. Secretary-General Dr Carla N Barnett sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of Dominica Hon Roosevelt Skerrit. “Honorable Prime Minister, It is my distinct pleasure, on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), to extend […]
Saint Lucia, the picturesque jewel of the Caribbean, is proud to announce Her remarkable nominations in the 30th anniversary of the World Travel Awards. These prestigious nominations reflect Saint Lucia’s dedication to providing unparalleled experiences and solidifying its reputation as a world-class travel destination. The World Travel Awards, often called the “Oscars of the Travel […]