Jamaica has successfully secured a seat on Part III of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council following elections at the 41st Assembly in Montreal, Canada. The country will serve a three-year term. Jamaica's election to Part III of the Council, which includes "States ensuring geographic
Release - The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) is pleased to announce a Stamp Design Competition to commemorate its Ruby (40th) Anniversary, which falls on 1 October 2023. The Stamp Design Competition is open to residents in the ECCB member countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda,
Engineers work round the clock to meet the deadline for Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB) to reopen to light traffic. General Manager of the Demerara Harbour Bridge Corporation, Wayne Watson, said in a short interview that the work on span 10 is done and the anchor blocks
In less than a month, world leaders will convene for the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP27, in Egypt to build on previous actions in addressing the climate crisis and eventually pave the way for future ambition. The outcome of COP27 is critical for the
According to data from the Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN), the country is on track to get back to the economic output level before COVID-19 by 2023. Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance and the Public Service said that if the goal is met,
As the Jamaica Nurses Group of New York (JNGNY) celebrates 60 years, the organisation is being hailed for its outstanding legacy of positively impacting healthcare in New York, Jamaica and the wider diaspora. Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, in paying tribute
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund has announced that Jamaica has earned USD $5.7 billion since reopening its borders in June 2020. The data also shows that the island welcomed over 5 million visitors over the same period. According to arrivals figures, the announcement follows the
Media Release - The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus congratulates the recipients of Trinidad and Tobago’s 2022 National Awards, which were hosted by the Office of the President on Republic Day, Saturday, 24 September 2022. The UWI community is proud to
China's influence in the Caribbean is growing steadily, and Dominica is one of the many islands in the region that is reaping the benefits. The global economic powerhouse has been instrumental in fulfilling Dominica's biggest projects for its people—from the climate-resilient homes and schools to agricultural
Plans are well on stream for the return of Carriacou’s premiere culinary event – the annual Carriacou Corn Festival. The festival began in 2015 and was suspended for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and there has been yawning for its return. Known for
