ECLAC meeting analyses flooding in Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago
Intense rainfall, storm surges and hurricanes have resulted in an increased number of flooding events in the Caribbean over recent times. The economic impacts of such events in Jamaica and in Trinidad and Tobago, were at the centre of discussions…
OECS to establish Green-Blue Economy Strategy and Action Plan with CANARI
OECS-CANARI Joint Media Statement Thursday, July 25, 2019 — The OECS Green-Blue Economy Strategy and Action Plan –the first of its kind in the Caribbean and globally to combine green and blue economy strategies for sustainable development –will be advanced under a Memorandum of…
UK: Boris Johnson’s Brexit policy ‘unacceptable’ – EU negotiator
From BBC Top European officials have rebuffed the Brexit policy of Boris Johnson after his first speech to UK MPs. The new prime minister said he was committed to “getting rid” of the Irish border backstop, which has long been…
IMO/Chile agreement to expand capacity building in the Caribbean
From Hellenic Shipping News IMO has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Chile, to extend Chile’s technical assistance to countries in the Caribbean region, in addition to Latin America. The MoU on Technical Cooperation, signed…
US: Famous Jew warns: These Hollywood people want to destroy Christianity
From Newsmax Dear Readers If you’re not afraid, you’d better be . . . If you believe in Christianity, or Judaism, or are a person of deep faith — you’re a target. And, we are sorry to report, so is…
OECS Music Talk continues in Grenada
OECS Media Statement Thursday, July 25, 2019 — Roseau, Dominica – The OECS Competitive Business Unit (CBU) continued its Music Mentorship and Artiste Development Programme in the Spice Isle, Grenada, with the second installment of the OECS Music Talk series, on Wednesday…
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line can face lawsuit over gang rape accusations
From CBS Miami 4 TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – A federal appeals court Wednesday ruled that a lawsuit can move forward against Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., over allegations that a teenage ship passenger was plied with alcohol and then gang raped in…
Caribbean hotelier says get online or get left behind
By Bevan Springer From Amsterdam News ST. LUCIA—Leading Caribbean hotelier, Sanovnik Destang, executive director of Bay Gardens Resorts in St. Lucia, is encouraging fellow tourism industry professionals to fully embrace the use of technology if they want to drive business…
Bahamas: IDB announces approval of the first Caribbean Marine Waste Reception and Processing Facility
From Eyewitness News The Bahamas will have its first novel Marine Waste Reception and Processing plant that uses cutting edge technologies to contribute to the preservation and protection of the Blue Economy and ocean environment and the improvement of the…
New guidelines issued on “How to restore a coral reef”
From Science Daily New guidelines for helping corals adapt to changing environment Date: July 23, 2019 Source:Penn State Summary: New guidelines drafted by a consortium of concerned experts could enable corals to adapt to changing environments and help restore declining…