May 1, 2012
Grenada’s tourism minister resigns
Government Member of Parliament Peter David has resigned as Grenada’s Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture. David tendered his resignation on Monday morning during a meeting of cabinet ministers chaired by Prime Minister Tillman…
May 1, 2012
Jamaican PM assures easier investment process
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller has assured members of the business community in Philadelphia that she will do everything possible to make investing in Jamaica a hassle free process. Addressing over 200 members of the Philadelphia business…
May 1, 2012
Thomas faces no-confidence motion
The main opposition New National Party (NNP) today said it had filed a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Tillman Thomas after one of his senior ministers resigned amid continued turbulence within the ruling National Democratic Congress…
April 26, 2012
Bush heads for Caribbean conference in Curacao
As concern over the premier’s position as leader of the country mounted following revelations of three police investigations, McKeeva Bush flew off to the Caribbean Overseas Countries and Territories (COCT) Council Meeting in Curacao on…
April 26, 2012
Chavez returns to Venezuela with boost in polls
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said that he will leave Cuba to return to Caracas on Thursday, after receiving radiotherapy treatment on the island, following a third surgery to remove a malignant tumor.Chavez, 57, contacted Venezuela by…
April 26, 2012
Trinidad and Tobago prepares to host regional trade and investment forum
The government of Trinidad and Tobago, in cooperation with the Commonwealth Business Council and the Trinidad and Tobago Manufacturers’ Association, are planning to host the XIII Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) and the Trade and Investment…
April 26, 2012
Fake EC Money
The resurgence of counterfeit EC $50 and $100 bills has caused lawmen to urge the local business community to become “very familiar with the security features” of the Eastern Caribbean currency. The advice comes from STRATCOM spokesman Corporal…
April 26, 2012
Regional disaster officials meet in Barbados
Issues relating to the further strengthening of the regional Comprehensive Management (RCM) will be among matters discussed at the third meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency…
April 25, 2012
Caribbean Tourism Industry decision makers to debate investment opportunities at hotel & tourism investment conference
Some of the Caribbean tourism industry’s top decision makers will share their perspectives on investment opportunities in the region at the 16th Annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC), which gets underway here in earnest…
April 25, 2012
Venezuela denies rumors Chavez died in Cuba
Officials in President Hugo Chavez’s government denied rumors that the leftist leader may have died while undergoing cancer treatment in Cuba six months ahead of an election in South America’s top oil exporter. In the nine days since he left for…