Release - Six institutions from Argentina, Brazil, Haiti, México and Perú will receive research grants for topics related to Tuberculosis and other opportunistic infections in advanced HIV, sexually transmitted infections, and Human T cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV-1), which may cause a type of cancer. These grants
Release - As a growing number of Caribbean destinations continue to set record tourism arrivals, expenditures, and hotel occupancies, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) praised the region’s tourism industry, local government authorities and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for their vigilance and
July 4th, 2023, will mark the 50th anniversary of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The Caribbean Community Secretariat (CCS) launches the 50th Anniversary Logo Competition to commemorate the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Caribbean Community (“CARICOM”). This competition aims to raise awareness and sensitize nationals of the
UN News - A hundred million people were forced to leave their homes in 2022. The UN continued to help those in need in a myriad of ways and push for more legal and safe ways for people to migrate. The 100 million figure, which includes
His Majesty King Charles III delivers his first Christmas and televised message since acceding to the throne in September 2022. The Christmas message tradition dates back to His Majesty’s Great-Grandfather King George V, who used the then relatively untried medium of radio to make his first
UN News - From extreme floods to heat and drought, weather and climate-related disasters have affected millions and cost billions this year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said, describing the “tell-tale signs and impacts” of intensified climate change. The clear need to do much more to
Dominica is one step closer to becoming the world's first climate-resilient nation as its geothermal plant advances to the next stage of its much-awaited completion. In a report by Dominica News Online, the country's energy minister has shared that the geothermal plant has met its goal
The Turks and Caicos Islands has recently been nominated for Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards – one of the industry’s most respected and coveted honours. Impressively, 20 resorts in the Turks and Caicos Islands have also been nominated for T+L’s World’s Best Awards 2023
In the Caribbean, sea moss, the algae more often known as Irish Moss, has long been a staple in handmade and commercially blended juices, with many claiming energy-boosting properties and various health advantages. The strand-like algae, a superfood widely sold in liquid and dried form,
Release - Caribbean countries should prepare for the prolonged effects of external economic shocks in 2023, including high food and fuel prices and rising international interest rates, according to a new report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). Higher interest rates could lead to economic slowdowns, or even
