Release - Hurricane Beryl embarked on a historic course on June 30th as it descended on several Caribbean islands, marking the earliest Category 4 storm ever recorded in the Atlantic hurricane season and hammering islands such as Grenada, Barbados and St. Lucia. For climate change
OECS Media Release — The Caribbean countries offering Citizenship By Investment Programmes are moving quickly to implement the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The signatories of the MOA are Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia. The MOA, published
Dominica Grammar School, founded in 1893, has long been recognized for its commitment to educational excellence. With support from the Dominica Citizenship By Investment Program, this esteemed institution in Roseau, the capital city, is undergoing a significant transformation to modernise infrastructure and enrich educational opportunities. In
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) recently honoured the recipients of the 2024 Caribbean Media Awards at a luncheon event held at the InterContinental New York Times Square during Caribbean Week. The Caribbean Media Awards competition recognizes journalists and media professionals whose work conveys and presents news
European Union antitrust regulators accused Apple of violating the bloc's technology regulations. This allegation could result in a substantial fine for the iPhone manufacturer, which is also under investigation for new fees imposed on app developers. The European Commission, which serves as the EU's antitrust and
The 24th edition of the World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) was officially inaugurated at the Realm. The Windsor Park Sports Stadium will host a three-day festival of pulsating rhythm from October 25-27, 2024, that will showcase various musical genres each night. The inaugural phase of the
The Grenada Tourism Authority announced the introduction of a new daily service between Grenada and Carriacou every Wednesday, which SVG Air will operate. This new mid-week service, operated by a 19-seater twin-otter aircraft, will further improve connectivity between the islands, making it easier for travellers
Five grassroots organizations from the local area have commenced a six-month journey as participants in the inaugural NGO Accelerator Program. This innovative program, administered by the consultancy Island Impact Ltd, aims to improve the sustainability, impact, and capacity of participating NGOs by providing comprehensive training,
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have committed to enhancing their partnership in response to the consistent increase in irregular migration in the Caribbean and the number of refugees and asylum cases throughout the subregion. During a courtesy
Over the course of June 14-16, hundreds of passionate individuals from eight Caribbean countries came together for an initiative called I Love the Caribbean, creating a unified call for urgent climate action. Organized by the Caribbean Climate Network in collaboration with partner organizations throughout the
