Earlier this year, more than 1,100 applicants were narrowed to 15 finalists by a global panel of scientific, academic, and subject-matter experts. This year's winners were chosen by Prince William and the Earthshot Prize Council, chaired by Christiana Figueres, an architect of the Paris Agreement. At
Media Release - On Wednesday, October 25th, the Rotary Club of Dominica continued its annual tradition of spreading the warmth of Creole culture to the residents of the Grotto Home for the Homeless. As the island buzzes with the spirit of nationality, pride, culture, and
(Press Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office, St. Kitts and Nevis) - The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis hosted the inaugural World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Ministerial Meeting for Caribbean Countries at the Park Hyatt, with Attorney General, the Hon. Garth Wilkin, presiding over the event. Throughout
GIS - Barbados has received several prestigious awards and nominations recently, including being named ‘Best Winter Sun Destination’ at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards and ‘Favourite Caribbean Island’ at Ice Travel Group’s inaugural Destination Awards. Barbados was also recently named a finalist in the ‘Tourism Board of the Year’ category at the
After a lengthy trial involving the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX and trading company Alameda Research, Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty of fraud and money laundering. It ends the astonishing decline in fortune for the 31-year-old former billionaire, who was formerly dubbed the "King of Crypto" and
Leaders from around the world extended their congratulations to Dominica as the nation marked its 45th Independence Day on November 3. In a report by WIC News, leaders from the Middle East and South Asia conveyed their greetings to Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and President
The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) conducted a Regional Conference and 6th Annual General Meeting under the theme, “Navigating Horizons: Mobilizing Stronger Networks for Caribbean Women towards a Sustainable Maritime Industry.” This dynamic, empowering and informative conference brought together members affectionately called SEAsters from
Release - The Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) is making its presence felt at the UNCTAD World Investment Forum Abu Dhabi this week! The World Investment Forum (WIF) is presented each year by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. It welcomes thought leaders from around the
Dominica continues to forge ahead with groundbreaking climate-resilient housing projects. One of the cornerstones of Dominica's climate-resilient housing strategy is the adoption of sustainable and robust construction materials. Conventional building materials are being replaced with more resilient alternatives capable of withstanding the most extreme weather conditions. These
The Carnival Venezia, commanded by Crescenzo Palomba, berthed last Saturday, marking the start of Barbados' winter cruise season for 2023–2024. Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, greeted Captain Palomba and his entourage of over 1,300 people on the island. He was happy that the
