November 28, 2021
COVID alert heightens again
Tomorrow, the Cabinet will discuss Jamaica’s plans to address the new omicron variant of COVID-19 that now has the world on high alert, triggering travel bans, and which the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared to be “of concern”, Health…
November 24, 2021
CDB to host Caribbean conference on corruption
The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced plans to stage a two-day virtual Caribbean Conference on Corruption, Compliance and Cybercrime to be held from December 7. CDB said that the conference will allow for thought-leaders…
November 23, 2021
Sir James Mitchell dies
Sir James Mitchell, the second prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, died on Tuesday, his family has confirmed. He was 90 years old. His death has brought to an end an era in the history of the country since he had been last surviving…
November 22, 2021
Regional countries urged to make full use of alternative or renewable energy in economic growth
The seventh Annual Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum 2021 began here on Monday against the backdrop that sustainable development for the region whether utilising alternative or renewable energy must now be at the forefront of the process of…
November 22, 2021
BERMUDA Government to press on with cannabis production plan
The Bermuda government says it will press ahead with stalled plans to license cannabis production on the island. Premier David Burt, who has returned home from an official trip to London, said his administration had “no intention” of tailoring its…
November 20, 2021
The Bahamas lifts travel ban on Haiti and Cuba
The Government of the Bahamas says it has now resumed flights to Haiti and Cuba, thereby lifting the travel ban imposed on both Caribbean nations. The announcement was made on Friday by the Prime Minister’s Press Secretary, Clint Watson who said the…
November 17, 2021
Trinidad and Tobago sign contract for country’s largest natural gas development
Trinidad and Tobago Wednesday signed an agreement allowing for one of the largest natural gas developments to be undertaken in the country estimated at more than one billion US dollars. The Manatee Production Sharing Contract with Shell Trinidad and…
November 16, 2021
CHTA predicts strong winter rebound for Caribbean
President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Nicola Madden-Greig, is predicting a strong winter rebound for regional tourism based on strong health protocols in place and the increase in air service to several destinations across…
November 14, 2021
States of Emergency imposed to fight crime wave in Jamaica
Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Sunday announced the imposition of States of Emergency (SOEs) in seven police divisions across the island. Speaking during an emergency press briefing, Holness said the SOEs were declared in the western parishes of…
November 9, 2021
Caribbean countries urged to build resilience to a new generation of shocks.
The World Bank Tuesday said that while Caribbean countries have made some progress, it is urging greater resilience efforts for the region as it deals with the impact of climate change and other shocks. In a new report, the Washington-based…