Heat waves to affect Caribbean during Atlantic hurricane season
From Jamaica Observer KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — Caribbean islands, especially those in the southern region, have been urged to prepare for heat waves as they will be a feature of the 2017 rainy season.The warning was issued by Dr…
The Editor Speaks: If you support LGBT rights you’re not a Christian!
This is the claim of Anthony Eden that was echoed to some extent by Alva Suckoo who managed to unseat the hardworking and former Progressives Minister Wayne Panton’s bid for re-election. The respect I once had for Eden evaporated last…
Southwest Airlines announces new Caribbean service details during sneak peek of new facility at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport
Carrier Announces Fares as low as $59 one-way to Turks & Caicos beginning Nov. 5, 2017 DALLAS, June 1, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today published its initial flight schedule of nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale (Miami…
First Ladies of Belize and Trinidad and Tobago support the Global Strategy for the Health of Women
PAN AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION First Ladies of Belize and Trinidad and Tobago support the Global Strategy for the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents Kim Simplis Barrow and Reema Carmona participated in the subregional consultation organized by…
Looking for an internship? Spend Your “Summer in the City”.
Cayman Enterprise City launches its 5th summer Internship programme George Town, Grand Cayman – Cayman Enterprise City (CEC), Cayman’s award-winning Special Economic Zone this week announced the launch of its 5th “Summer in the City” annual internship programme. This programme…
Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association statement on climate change
MIAMI (June 2, 2017) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), a federation of 32 private sector-led organizations throughout the Caribbean basin, reiterates its previous position to join with the nations throughout the Caribbean in supporting the adoption of…
Resort owner rejects claims by Grenada PM
From Caribbean News Now ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — The owner of the Grenadian by Rex Resorts has rejected assertions made by Grenada’s prime minister, Dr Keith Mitchell, during an address to the nation on Thursday night. “The prime minister’s comments…
The View from Europe: Is the US any longer a reliable partner?
By David Jessop From Caribbean News Now For the Caribbean, climate change and its mitigation is like no other issue: it is existential. The announcement by the US president on June 1 that he will withdraw from the Paris climate…
Jamaica to seek UNWTO executive council position
From Caribbean News Now KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, said Jamaica has submitted its candidacy to occupy one of five seats allocated to the Regional Commission of the Americas on the Executive Council of the United Nations…
Caribbean youth encouraged to step forward with their business ideas
24-year-old Adam Bradford, from the United Kingdom, has today launched his annual enterprise competition and is encouraging young people in the Caribbean to make their pitches. The #AdamStart Entrepreneurship Challenge is an annual global initiative run by the young businessman…