Caribbean

The Government of Dominica has made significant strides in managing and recovering from various challenges, including natural disasters and a global pandemic. This was announced by the Minister of Finance, Dr Irving McIntyre, during his budget address today.

Dominica’s economy defies global trends with 4.7% growth: FM Irving McIntyre

26th of July 2024

Destructive actions of developed nations affecting SIDS: President Burton during Budget address

Destructive actions of developed nations affecting SIDS: President Burton during Budget address

26th of July 2024

PM Roosevelt Skerrit arrives for Budget Presentation 2024/2025.

PM Roosevelt Skerrit arrives for Budget Presentation 2024/2025

26th of July 2024

Antiguan Aria Blanchard appointed as 1st female line check airman of Caribbean Airlines. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Antiguan Aria Blanchard appointed as 1st female line check airman of Caribbean Airlines

26th of July 2024

In a saddening announcement, Kalaboom Events said that it shall call off the much-anticipated Summer J'ouvert Morning Splash 2024, to be held next year, to put visitors and locals out of risk, in regard of the recent spike in gun violence in Sint Maarten.

Sint Maarten: Safety concerns lead to cancellation of Summer J’ouvert Morning Splash 2024

26th of July 2024

Jamaica: The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is advising that the imposition of the toll on the May Pen to Williamsfield leg of Highway 2000 will be deferred to August 17.

Jamaica halts Highway tolls to aid acceleration of Beryl recovery

26th of July 2024

Antigua flagged cargo vessel detained by Spanish Authorities over oil spill, heavy fine imposed. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Antigua flagged cargo vessel detained by Spanish Authorities over oil spill, heavy fine imposed `

26th of July 2024

On July 16, 2024, a delegation of the Government of India paid a visit to St Vincent marking a defining moment in the long-standing relation between the two countries, announcing a grant of US $1 million towards retrofitting three key buildings.

St Vincent: India Pledged Support, granting US $1M for Agricultural Development

26th of July 2024

GAEs receive well-deserved monthly pensions, rectifies former govt mistakes: PM Terrance Drew. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

GAEs receive well-deserved monthly pensions, rectifies former govt mistakes: PM Terrance Drew

26th of July 2024

Jamaica: A massive fire on Thursday afternoon destroyed the Central Power Point Church of God along Winter Road in Mandeville,

Jamaica: Fire engulfs Central Power Point Church in Mandeville, Community vows to Rebuild

26th of July 2024

Dominica: The Minister of Finance, Dr Irving McIntyre stated that the inflation rate of Dominica continues to remain below global level.

Budget 2024/2025: Minister Irving McIntyre to present $1.4 billion financial plan

26th of July 2024

Avelo Airlines to launch 18 new non-stop routes, offer twice weekly to Jamaica. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Avelo Airlines to launch 18 new non-stop routes, offer twice weekly to Jamaica

26th of July 2024

Nevis: Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant returns, 11 nations to vie for crown. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Nevis: Caribbean Culture Queen Pageant returns, 11 nations to vie for crown

25th of July 2024

Guyana to import 50,000 coconuts from Costa Rica, aims to become its main producer. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Guyana to import 50,000 coconuts from Costa Rica, aims to become its main producer

25th of July 2024

Barbados Water Authority (BWA) advises residents and businesspersons that its Field Services Team will be in the St. Thomas parish on Friday, July 26, installing a meter at Canefield.

Barbados Water Authority announces, planned Water Outage at St Thomas

25th of July 2024

Trinidad and Tobago: The Ministry of Health reported that there has been another death from dengue fever, the fifth for this year.

Trinidad and Tobago Reports Fifth Dengue Death Amid Rising Cases

25th of July 2024

Every life is precious, crime and violence will not be tolerated: PM Terrance Drew. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Every life is precious, crime and violence will not be tolerated: PM Terrance Drew

25th of July 2024

Tranquility Bay Hotel to be demolished, aiming to construct Nikki Bech Project. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Antigua: Tranquility Bay Hotel to be demolished, aiming to construct Nikki Beach Project

25th of July 2024

The 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the CARICOM will take place from July 28 to 30, 2024, in Grenada. This is in keeping with other activities happening within Grenada as the country celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence.

Grenada Hosts 47th CARICOM Summit to celebrate 50 years of Independence

25th of July 2024

Thea Lafond and Dennick Luke announced as Flag Bearers for Paris Olympics 2024. Picture Credits: Fb accounts

Thea Lafond and Dennick Luke announced as Flag Bearers for Paris Olympics 2024

25th of July 2024