Barbados GIS - The Bajan government is already seeking to put measures in place to cushion any likely fallout from the war that has broken out in Ukraine with Russia. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, outlined that the situation between Ukraine and Russia could have implications
Media Release - Economic activity in the community of Savanne in Scotts Head has increased as ten (10) local contractors have mobilized and commenced works on site for the first major housing development in the area. The development is part of the new housing initiative by
In a bid to reduce the number of migrants, drugs, weapons and contraband coming in Dominican Republic, its government has begun construction of a border wall with Haiti, causing controversy among neighboring nations in the Caribbean. The Guardian reported that the concrete barrier will span half
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced a further relaxation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures effective Friday, February 25 for a three-week period, ending March 17. The revised measures, which include changes of the nightly curfew hours, are based on declines in cases and hospitalisations. Speaking at
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has congratulated Saint Lucia on its Forty-Third Independence Anniversary which it celebrates on 22 February 2022. Dr Barnett’s congratulatory message to Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Honourable Philip J. Pierre noted the country’s steadfast and committed pursuit of development: “Honourable Prime Minister, On
Despite the effect on Dominica's economy by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica continues to accomplish the goal of providing resilient homes for vulnerable families. Committed to revolutionizing the living conditions of Dominicans, ten (10) new housing projects will be developed
No more mask mandate, COVID-19 rules in Dominican Republic Caribbean nation Dominican Republic is yet to reach its 70 percent vaccination target for adults, but its government has already decided to lift its COVID-19 restrictions, including wearing masks and vaccine checks in public spaces. According to a
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit a number of islands in the Caribbean next month in a bid to "shore up support for the monarchy." In an article published by the Daily Mail, William, 39, and Kate, 40, are said to tour the Bahamas,
Members of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) remain bullish about the recovery of tourism in the region, with 2022 serving as springboard for a stronger bounce back in the following years. An article from the Travel Week shared that CTO is expecting pre-pandemic status of travel
A group concerned about Haiti's future is calling for a provisional government in the Caribbean country to bolster its security and ensure free elections in two years. According to a Reuters report, the group, called Montana Accord, is proposing its 65-year-old leader and economist Fritz Jean
