The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is hosting a two-day International Music and Food Festival this July 30-31, 2022, at the Saca Chispas Field in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The first of its kind, the Belize International Music and Food Festival aims to showcase local and international
The Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an immense protected area covering around 11 per cent of the national territory, is recognized for its tabletop mountains and endless biodiversity – some believed to be undiscovered – and remains for the most part inaccessible and unaffected by
In this era of deglobalization, digital nomadism and living in the "new normal" , having a citizenship with the luxury of mobility, opportunity, and security has become a priority for many individuals. The interest in exploring alternative citizenship and residence options has increased. Furthermore, those
A group of experts has said there is a learning crisis in the Caribbean and Latin America, and building better school infrastructures could help address the problem. An article published by the World Bank said that "good-quality infrastructure can change the learning environment for many boys and girls",
Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community will meet today in Paramaribo, Suriname for the 43rd Regular CARICOM Meeting. The opening ceremony will be held at the Assuria Hermitage High Rise at 6:00 PM. CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, Prime Minister of The Bahamas, the Hon.
JIS - The Statistical Institute of Jamaica (STATIN) reported that the economy grew by 8.2 per cent for the fiscal year 2021/22, compared to 2020/21. This was aided by a 6.4 per cent out-turn between January and March 2022, compared to the same period last year. In
To date, more than 1.6 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in PAHO member countries. Pan American Health Organization Director, Dr Carissa Etienne, says this has resulted in just over 69 per cent of the region’s population completing immunisation schedules. Speaking during PAHO’s digital COVID-19
Release - His Excellency Dr. Asim Ahmed, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Maldives to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva, paid a visit to the OECS Geneva Mission to meet with Ambassador Colin Murdoch regarding the candidacy of the Maldives for a
Release - A robust and well-integrated global agrifood system can help all countries withstand unprecedented challenges, as evidenced during the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 when global agrifood markets proved to be remarkably resilient. “Efficient trade can promote world food security and better nutrition,” said QU
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) issued tropical storm warnings for parts of the Caribbean ahead of what is likely to become the second Atlantic storm. "Potential Tropical Cyclone Two" was formed Monday evening east of Trinidad. In its 5:00 AM advisory, NHC issued a Tropical Storm Warning
