Bermuda's Ministry of Economy and Labour reported that the cost of goods in the country rose 3.7% year over year, the largest increase in 15 years. Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward released the May 2022 Consumer Price Index (CPI) report. Hayward said the increase was
The increasing amount of waste generated is a problem for all Member States of the OECS. That problem is becoming more acute due to diminishing space in sanitary landfills. OECS countries are also vulnerable to marine litter impacts due to financial and institutional challenges in
On Friday, August 19, Jamaica's Ambassador to the U.S., Audrey Marks, will launch the second annual DC World Reggae Festival. Beres Hammond, Beenie Man, Tina Savage, 2Face alias 2Baba, Ras Slick, Kerwin Dubois, Rupee, Naomi Achu, Nkula, Lokal, Jah Works, and Ethan will perform at the
UN News - A new UN-backed humanitarian logistics hub and training centre in Barbados aims to strengthen the emergency preparedness and response across the Caribbean, the World Food Programme (WFP) said. The facility is a partnership between the UN agency, the Barbadian Government, and the Caribbean
Deerfield Beach, Florida - Habitat for Humanity of Broward has appointed Lily Pardo as Board Chair. Pardo is the Director of Public Relations & Community Affairs at WSVN Channel 7, a local, family-owned Fox affiliate and the number 1 rated news station in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale
H.E. Mr Abdulla Shahid, President of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, called on the international community to strengthen its commitment to the sustainable development of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Shahid opened the Wadadli Action Platform, which took place on August
UN News - Amidst extreme heat, drought and wildfires, many parts of the world had just experienced one of three warmest Julys on record, the UN weather agency said. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), temperatures were close to 0.4℃ above the 1991-2020 average across much
Release - Continuing to grow Jamaica into a regional airlift hub, the destination is pleased to welcome back weekly service from Grand Cayman (GCM), into Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay, Jamaica, by Cayman Airways. The flight, which arrived on Thursday, August 4, marked the first
Chief Hamusonde has conferred Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland with a status of Subbuku (Head Woman) in his chiefdom. Speaking through a representative, Gift Monde, at the 2022 Lwiindi-Lwanza traditional ceremony, Hamusonde said that the recognition is for Scotland's contribution to saving the lives in his chiefdom. He
GIS - The Cabinet of Barbados approved the expansion of visa waiver arrangements for all passport holders from an additional 43 countries for a maximum period of 90 days. Permanent Secretary (Ag), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kay Sealy, explained that adding these countries
