Sheena Forde-Craigg, Barbados GIS - The signing of an Air Services confidential memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Barbados and the Republic of Ghana has been described as “strengthening historical ties”. The virtual signing occurred this evening between Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa
Press Release - Interest in the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo is heightening with several regional heads already signalling their interest in attending the highly anticipated event to be hosted at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC) from May 19 to 21. President, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Media Release - “For years, vaccines have protected children from deadly diseases like polio, measles, rubella, and mumps. These vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, continue to save lives, especially today,” stated Dr Joy St. John, Executive Director of the Caribbean Public Health Agency, in observance of Vaccination Week
In the highest-level formal U.S. talks since President Joe Biden assumed office last year, U.S. and Cuban officials met in Washington on Thursday to discuss migration concerns. The meeting sought to restore the U.S.-Cuba Migration Accords, under which the United States agrees to issue at least
The Caribbean tour of the Earl and the Countess of Wessex begins on Friday, but a day prior it has been announced that the couple is postponing their Grenada trip. According to the Buckingham Palace, the decision came after the talks with the Grenada's government and
More than 1.77 billion doses of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines have been administered to populations in Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) member countries since the immunisation campaign commenced 16 months ago. PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne, says the effort represents the “largest immunisation programme in history.” “Over two-thirds
Media Release - The Centre for Reparation Research (CRR) at The University of the West Indies is pleased to announce the reappointment of its Director, Professor Verene A. Shepherd, to the position of Chair of the United Nations’ Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The mysterious mass deaths of sea urchins in the Caribbean could cause the frail coral reefs to eventually die, which are vital not only in preserving the marine biodiversity in the region but to also protect the islands from the onslaught of hurricanes. Recently, experts in
In an unprecedented move, Jamaica has formally announced a candidate for the next secretary-general of the Commonwealth. Jamaica's foreign minister, Kamina Johnson-Smith, is challenging the incumbent secretary-general, Patricia Scotland, for the post. This comes after Jamaica brazenly declared its intentions to quit the Commonwealth or removing the
Fifty-one (51) families of the Roseau Central Constituency received keys to their new homes at the City Breeze Apartments, located on the Upper River Bank. The handover ceremony was spearheaded by Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and Parliamentary Representative of Roseau Central Constituency, Melissa Poponne - Skerrit. Present also
