TORTOLA, BVI – The minister for communications and works Kye M. Rymer has announced that the legislation to merge the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD) has successfully received the approval of the House of Assembly and was assented by His Excellency the
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The 51st regular meeting of the conference of heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will be convened in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia, from 5-8 July 2026, under the chairmanship of Philip J. Pierre, prime minister of Saint Lucia, who will assume duties as chair on 1
Roadmap being developed by GTI with support from the European Union’s Global Gateway Investment Agenda and Euroclima programmeBASSETERRE, St Kitts – The government of St Kitts and Nevis has launched a major initiative to achieve 100 percent renewable electricity generation, marking another important
Afreximbank remains committed to supporting increased intra-Caribbean and Africa-Caribbean trade by improving access to trade finance, investment capital and advisory supportKINGSTON, Jamaica – In a move to highlight the strategic importance of the Jamaican market within the Caribbean and the countr
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Nearly 1.5 million persons are currently displaced in Haiti, according to the latest report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). More than half are women and girls, reflecting a worsening humanitarian crisis driven by escalating violence that continues to fo
MALVERN, Jamaica – The National Housing Trust (NHT) has waived approximately $585 million in peril insurance costs that would have otherwise been payable by mortgagors who benefited from hurricane Melissa mortgage moratorium, providing additional financial relief to thousands still recovering from t
Dominica Uses 2026 Tourism Awareness Program to Advance Wellness Tourism Strategy – Initiative supports destination competitiveness, community participation and sustainable tourism developmentROSEAU, Dominica – The ministry of tourism and the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) today officially launch
WASHINGTON, USA, (PAHO) — The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is intensifying support to countries across the Americas to strengthen preparedness for Ebola, following the World Health Organization’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) related to the ongo
NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) convened its 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors on June 3 in Nassau, The Bahamas, under the theme “Forging the Caribbean’s Future: Strategic Solutions for Uncertain Times.”Speaking before heads of government, regional a
WASHINGTON, USA – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) issued a USD 3 billion long five-year global benchmark bond, the second US dollar benchmark transaction of its 2026 funding program.The bond attracted robust global investor demand, with orders exceeding USD 4.9 billion and a notably high-q
The leaked letter is the first publicly available document from a Venezuelan state institution directing foreign currency payments to a US-controlled “custody account.”By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The Venezuelan government headed by acting president Delcy Rodríguez has instructed
By Joyanne KellyBRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – There are significant, potential prospects for the harvesting of oil and natural gas off Barbados, says acting prime minister and minister of energy, business development and commerce, Kerrie Symmonds, at a press briefing to launch the 2026 Offshore Petr
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Thirty professionals from Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), financial regulatory bodies, Crown Counsel offices, and law enforcement agencies from Regional Security System (RSS) member states have successfully completed a five-day Virtual Assets Recovery Training Programme h
OTTAWA, Canada – Prime Minister, Mark Carney, met with the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, on Thursday, and emphasised strong partnership between Canada and Barbados.“With 60 years of diplomatic ties, a dynamic trade relationship, and shared values of inclusivity and sustainability, Barbado