A more effective operating strategy has been implemented by Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) to help cruise ship passengers disembark in Bridgetown Port BPI Chief Executive Officer (CEO) David Jean-Marie announced the changes. “BPI recognises that some guests who had taken the Rhapsody of Seas cruise were in
Effective January 1, 2023, St. Kitts and Nevis will move to appoint a Professional Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Board of Governors. During an official address by Michael Martin, Head of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), it was revealed that the CBI Board of Governors will be
The Commonwealth of Dominica's Ministry of Education is exploring the possibility of implementing remedial programs to address a number of "academic weaknesses" in primary and secondary schools. In an interview with Kairi FM, Dominica's Minister for Education, Octavia Alfred, revealed that primary school curriculums lack certain
Release - Six institutions from Argentina, Brazil, Haiti, México and Perú will receive research grants for topics related to Tuberculosis and other opportunistic infections in advanced HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and Human T cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1), which may cause a type of cancer. These grants
Release - As a growing number of Caribbean destinations continue to set record tourism arrivals, expenditures, and hotel occupancies, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) praised the region’s tourism industry, local government authorities and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for their vigilance and
July 4th, 2023, will mark the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The Caribbean Community Secretariat (CCS) launches the 50th Anniversary Logo Competition to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Caribbean Community (“CARICOM”). This competition aims to raise awareness and sensitize nationals of the
Dominica is one step closer to becoming the world's first climate-resilient nation as its geothermal plant advances to the next stage of its much-awaited completion. In a report by Dominica News Online, the country's energy minister has shared that the geothermal plant has met its goal
In the Caribbean, sea moss, the algae more often known as Irish Moss, has long been a staple in handmade and commercially blended juices, with many claiming energy-boosting properties and various health advantages. The strand-like algae, a superfood widely sold in liquid and dried form,
Release - Caribbean countries should prepare for the prolonged effects of external economic shocks in 2023, including high food and fuel prices and rising international interest rates, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Higher interest rates could lead to economic slowdowns, or even
UN News - Now is not the time for the world to turn away from Haiti, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said on Wednesday, calling for international solidarity and support as the country continues to confront gang violence, political instability and a deadly cholera outbreak. Addressing
