Recently, the National Science Foundation announced that it would close the massive telescope at the famous Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. The closure has been seen as a setback to scientists worldwide who depend on it to search for planets, asteroids and extraterrestrial life. Last August, an
Largest cruise line steps up the game amid losses due to pandemic Major cruise line Royal Caribbean International has announced its official schedule of Caribbean cruises for summer 2022. The three Oasis-class ships–Symphony, Harmony and Oasis of the Seas–will be dispatched as part of the program, sailing
Press Release - Beginning 1 December 2020, all travellers to Grenada will be required to complete an online application in order to receive a Pure Safe Travel Authorisation Certificate to enter Grenada. The Government of Grenada, through the Ministry of Health, has partnered with the Amber
Press Release - The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has the honour to offer, on behalf of the Organisation and its Member States and people, sincere congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 65th Anniversary of Independence of the Kingdom
Barbados GIS - Hundreds of Barbadians braved the inclement weather today to be a part of history and witness the removal of the statue of Lord Nelson from National Heroes Square. And, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said the removal of the more than 200-year-old statue
UN News - Despite encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines and cautious optimism over potential new tools against the disease, “this is not the time for complacency,” the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday during his latest press briefing in Geneva. WHO chief Tedros
UWITV - The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will confer 14 honorary degrees at its 2020 graduation ceremonies. The ceremonies, which are scheduled to take place from January 11–16, 2021, in a mix of blended, virtual formats, will celebrate a graduating class of
Press Release – Caribbean tourism practitioners and policymakers in the public and private sectors now have a practical tool to help them prepare for, and manage, multiple hazards that pose a risk to the industry. The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) – the region’s tourism development agency –
SeaDream cruise ship to dock back in Barbados Five passengers of the SeaDream cruise ship tested positive for COVID-19. In a Friday report of The Guardian, the SeaDream, which is carrying 53 passengers and 66 crew, is one of the first cruise ships to resume operations and
Voter turnout is at 81 percent The Belizeans have elected the leader of a major opposition party as its new Prime Minister. John Briceño of the People’s United Party (PUP) defeated ruling party candidate Patrick Faber, who is the current chairman of the United Democratic Party (UDP)
