By: OECS Media Release | pressroom.oecs.int The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the occasion of the nation’s 42nd Anniversary of Independence, celebrated under the theme “Perpetual Progress – A Sustainable Future in View.” In his remarks on this momentous […]
By: Guyana DPI |Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI In a lively speech at a massive political rally in Linden, Region 10, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali announced that the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is dedicated to solving long-standing challenges in the community. Speaking to a ‘red tsunami’ of PPP/C supporters, the president assured the audience that […]
By Greg David, THE CITY Strong job growth and Wall Street bonuses show momentum but consumers are worried, tourism could weaken and layoffs loom. New York City is stuck in the middle of two crosscurrents that will determine whether the local economy will continue to grow this year or plunge into a recession. Big Wall […]
By Caribbean Business Report | Editorial credit: Shaun Robinson / shutterstock.com On February 18th, Saint Lucia took another bold step in fortifying its position in the Canadian travel market. CEO of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority, Louis E.A. Lewis, alongside Head of Marketing, Dexter Percil, engaged with top-tier media houses in Canada, ensuring that the […]
By OECS | Photo credit: OECS March 7, 2025 – Grenada has received six state-of-the-art automated Kiosk Machines from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission. This initiative was supported by the European Union (EU) through the Regional Integration through Growth Harmonization and Technology (RIGHT) Programme. This is part of an ongoing Border Management Enhancement Programme which […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Monetary Council of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank held its 110th on February 14th against the background of a global economic environment that is ‘pregnant with uncertainty’. The meeting noted that while growth in the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union continued to be propelled by Tourism and domestic-related construction activity in […]
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a temporary final rule (TFR) making available an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2025. These supplemental visas are aimed at helping U.S. employers who are unable to find U.S. workers who are available, willing, […]
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, […]
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 […]
Saint Lucia’s tourism sector achieved significant milestones in June 2024, driven by a surge in visitor arrivals and enhanced air connectivity. The island’s successful hosting of ICC World Cup Cricket matches, combined with improved infrastructure, has reinforced its position as a premier destination for sports tourism. In June 2024, Saint Lucia welcomed 38,394 visitors, a […]