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)
Belizeans are heading to the polls today to elect a new government amid damages caused by ETA and rising COVID-19 cases. In the latest statistics, Belize has 1,901 active cases, 185 of which were identified yesterday. Thirty-one seats in the House of Representatives are up for
The labour market in Latin America and the Caribbean faces a slow recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for “active macro policies” and other measures to promote sustainable development alongside getting people back into the workforce. That is the main finding of a joint
The Ministry of Planning and Development of Trinidad and Tobago has launched SeaiTT, a mobile application that will allow the public to actively take part in marine protection. In a release, the Institute of Marine Affairs’ said that the development of this mobile application is part
Press Release - The Commission of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) extends to Dr. the Hon. Ralph E. Gonsalves and the Unity Labour Party (ULP) warmest congratulations on this historic election victory. The election of the Gonsalves administration by the people of St.
Press Release - Saba Electric Company N.V. (SEC), the sole supplier of electricity on the Public Entity Saba in the Dutch Caribbean, partnered with Cadwell, Inc. to implement an innovative, high-level recycling program that is proving to be a win-win for both Saba and its utility company. The island, measuring
Unity Labour Party dominates election results In an precedented victory, Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has secured his position as the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister for the fifth consecutive term. Gonsalves led the Unity Labour Party (ULP), which won nine of the 15 seats in the
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) celebrates this year's Caribbean Tourism Month with the theme "The Caribbean Awaits". Neil Walters, the CTO's Acting General-Secretary, said that the theme chosen compliments the region’s success in generally containing the spread of COVID-19 which has taken a major toll on tourism
