December 23, 2012
Copahue volcano eruption puts Argentina and Chile on alert
The authorities in Argentina and Chile have issued an alert over increased activity at the Copahue volcano, which has begun spewing smoke and gas. Many residents have already left the area as a precaution. An orange volcano alert, the second…
December 23, 2012
Moody’s downgrades Barbados rating – Barbados Finance Minister responds
Moody's Investors Service on Thursday downgraded Barbados' credit rating to Ba1, into junk territory, citing the Caribbean country's lukewarm economy and rising government debt levels.The rating also carries a negative outlook, with the agency…
November 26, 2012
Cuba cancels charter firms’ flights
The Cuban government has suspended, effective Tuesday, operating permits for charter flights to the island with two of what is considered to be the “more important and recognized” agencies of this type in South Florida. Havanatur Celimar, the Cuban…
November 26, 2012
Drug abuse control commission to discuss Regional Trade
The region’s leading drug control officials will meet here this week to examine the impact of the illicit drug trade in the region and how to respond more efficiently to threats. The Organisation of America States (OAS) said the 52nd Regular Session…
November 26, 2012
Farrakhan calls for new education system in Grenada and the region
Louis Farrakhan, leader of the Chicago-based Nation of Islam (NOI), wants Grenada and other Caribbean countries to pay greater attention to youth, including the type of education young people are receiving at school. He has pointed to the danger of…
November 26, 2012
Caribbean ports prepare for added demand from expanded Panama Canal
Ports in the Caribbean are reportedly rushing to prepare for potential spin-offs from the expansion of the Panama Canal. The Bahamas has said that its port is among those in Jamaica and Cuba, which are either expanding, or have plans to expand.…
November 26, 2012
Caribbean slow to benefit from trade pacts
Despite the preferential trade agreements between the Caribbean and other countries over the years, the region is still slow to reap the benefits. Furthermore, Minister of Industry, Small Business and Rural Development Denis Kellman said those…
November 16, 2012
Thousands of lesbians to travel to the caribbean in 2012 as part of Olivia Travel’s 40th Anniversary
In 2013, four special anniversary trips will provide extraordinary opportunities to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Olivia, the world's premier provider of lesbian cruises, resort and adventure vacations. Launching the milestone year in grand…
November 16, 2012
Former Grenada minister files lawsuit against ruling party
Former Grenada Foreign Minister Karl Hood says he has taken out a court action against the top leaders of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over his recent expulsion from the party. Caribupdate News quoted Hood as saying that the matter…
November 16, 2012
Cuba again offers talks with Obama government
One week after President Barack Obama won reelection, Havana has offered a “draft agenda” for U.S.-Cuba negotiations that largely repeats its years-old positions but almost directly offers to swap Alan Gross for five Cuban spies. The statement by…