September 29, 2015
British PM comes today, Japanese tomorrow
British Prime Minister David Cameron is scheduled to arrive in the island this afternoon for a one-day official visit during which he will engage in a flurry of State-planned activities in the nation’s capital, Kingston. Prime Minister Portia…
September 21, 2015
CARICOM expresses sympathy to earthquake-hit Chile
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has sent a message of condolence to the President of Chile, Her Excellency Michelle Bachelet for the loss of life and destruction of property from the earthquake which hit the country on 16…
September 16, 2015
Cubans permitted to apply for multiple entry visas to Panama
Panama has implemented a new visa granting method for Cubans that will enable them to apply for multiple entry visas to central American nations. The new method establishes the granting of three-year entry and exit visas at the decision of the…
September 16, 2015
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO LAUNCHES ECO-TRAILS INITIATIVE
The dual-island nation of Trinidad & Tobago continues to blaze a pioneering trail of eco-tourism with the development and recent unveiling of the Eco-Adventure Trails Project. Officially launched on Saturday, August 22 by Trinidad & Tobago’s…
September 16, 2015
LIAT returns to Dominica
LIAT, The Caribbean Airline, announces the resumption of flights to and from the Douglas-Charles Airport in Dominica starting Friday September 18. LIAT was forced to suspend services to Dominica on August 27 due to the passage of Tropical Storm…
September 15, 2015
Canadian company to develop medicinal products from J’can marijuana
CANADA-BASED Timeless Herbal Care Limited (THC) announced Saturday it has secured a US$100-million deal to develop medical marijuana products here in Jamaica for the international market. Courtney Betty, the Jamaican- Canadian who heads THC, did…
September 15, 2015
Political, religious groups condemn racist attacks against Rowley, PNM
Political and religious leaders yesterday condemned what they termed racial comments posted on the social media after the People’s National Movement (PNM) came to power following the September 7 general election. Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has…
September 14, 2015
THE HONOURABLE SHAMFA CUDJOE APPOINTED AS TRINIDAD & TOBAGO’S NEW MINSTER OF TOURISM
Earlier this week, the dual-island nation of Trinidad & Tobago elected a new government. In addition, the new Prime Minister, the Hounourable Keith Rowley, selected the Honourable Shamfa Cudjoe as the new Minister of Tourism. Minister Cudjoe…
September 14, 2015
CARICOM SG looking forward to new TnT PM strengthening Regional integration
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has sent a letter of congratulations to new Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Dr. Hon. Keith Rowley. "The clear cut victory of the People's National Movement (PNM) in the General Elections of 15…
September 11, 2015
TCIG APPROVES $100,000 FOR DOMINICA
The Turks and Caicos Islands Government, in its 22nd Meeting of Cabinet held on Wednesday September 9th, 2015 in the nation's capital Grand Turk, agreed to a relief fund of US$100,000 to assist with the restoration efforts in Dominica which today…