Make developed countries honor past pledges for climate assistance. This was the call of the Bahamas Prime Minister to his fellow Caribbean leaders as they convened in the recent meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Nassau to discuss about climate change resiliency. In a speech, Bahamian
After a successful first season in the winter of 2021-2022, KLM will start flying to Barbados again on October 18, 2022. The Dutch national airline will resume direct service from Amsterdam to Barbados thrice weekly — on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The KLM connection is particularly appealing
Simon Stiell has been named the new Executive Secretary of the United Nations Climate Change Secretariat. The appointment has been endorsed by the Bureau of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and was confirmed by UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Simon Stiell was a senior minister
Bermuda's Ministry of Economy and Labour reported that the cost of goods in the country rose 3.7% year over year, the largest increase in 15 years. Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward released the May 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Hayward said the increase was
The increasing amount of waste generated is a problem for all Member States of the OECS. That problem is becoming more acute due to diminishing space in sanitary landfills. OECS countries are also vulnerable to marine litter impacts due to financial and institutional challenges in
On Friday, August 19, Jamaica's Ambassador to the U.S., Audrey Marks, will launch the second annual DC World Reggae Festival. Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Tina Savage, 2Face alias 2Baba, Ras Slick, Kerwin Dubois, Rupee, Naomi Achu, Nkula, Lokal, Jah Works, and Ethan will perform at the
UN News - A new UN-backed humanitarian logistics hub and training centre in Barbados aims to strengthen the emergency preparedness and response across the Caribbean, the World Food Programme (WFP) said. The facility is a partnership between the UN agency, the Barbadian Government, and the Caribbean
Deerfield Beach, Florida - Habitat for Humanity of Broward has appointed Lily Pardo as Board Chair. Pardo is the Director of Public Relations & Community Affairs at WSVN Channel 7, a local, family-owned Fox affiliate and the number 1 rated news station in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale
After some delay, the Pointe Michel housing project at the southwest coast of Dominica will finally commence. This has been announced by Denise Charles, who serves as Minister of Tourism, International Transport and Maritime Initiatives, as well as Chairman of the OECS Council of Tourism Ministers
H.E. Mr Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, called on the international community to strengthen its commitment to the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Shahid opened the Wadadli Action Platform, which took place on August
