Island Legends: Exploring the enchanting folklore and mythology across the Caribbean
Small house and palm trees on a beach in the Caribbean Image: pexels The allure of folklore and mythology across the Caribbean is simply irresistible. These captivating tales, woven deep within the cultural tapestry of each island, possess an undeniable…
Caribbean must tackle development challenges together & capitalize on resources
From ECLAC CARIBBEAN DIRECTOR Director for the Caribbean of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean Diane Quarless says Caribbean SIDS (Small Island Developing States) must stop working in silos to tackle development challenges and unlock…
A FREE Virtual Climate Conference for the Caribbean’s Generation Z
The Caribbean will see its first climate conference catering to some of the region’s youngest advocates and leaders hosted in September 2023. The first Climate Gen Z Conference, a virtual gathering for youth aged 16 to 24 years from…
Word Bank approves US$8M grant to strengthen essential mental health services in Sint Maarten
Members of the World Bank’s Improving Mental Health in Sint Maartin Project Team with the project team from Implementing Partner, the National Recovery Program Bureau (NRPB). From left: Franchetta Schoe (NRPB)Abel Knottnerus (NRPB)Claret Connor (Director, NRPB)Toyin Jagha (Manager, Sint Maarten…
Will COVID-19 recovery initiatives help the Caribbean to ‘build back better’?
Port of Spain, August 2, 2023 – The Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI) has published a technical report presenting findings from research assessing the extent to which 412 public sector COVID-19 recovery initiatives were designed to contribute to a transition…
Caribbean countries poised to seek UN Legal Advice on Slavery Compensation
From Turks & Caicos THE SUN The prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, also the leader of the Celac States, said Rishi Sunak should have a greater sensitivity to reparative justice. CARIBBEAN Caribbean Countries Poised To…
PwC wins next generation AI award in audit services at the International Accounting Forum & Awards
Graeme Sunley, Assurance Leader 26 July 2023 – PwC was awarded the 2023 ‘Digital Innovation of the Year Award’at the 12th annual International Accounting Forum & Awards in London, June 29, for its suite of AI services in support of…
Uninhabited islands in the Caribbean you’ve probably never heard of
Discover hidden treasures! Explore uninhabited islands in the Caribbean: Klein Bonaire, Navassa Island, and more. Untouched beauty awaits!
‘It’s Knot Difficult’
Caribbean wedding expert releases new wedding planning book on Amazon ‘It’s Knot Difficult’ P.O.S. Trinidad (Sonique Solutions) –Trinidad & Tobago-based wedding expert and Editor-in-Chief of TrinidadWeddings.com Simone Sant-Ghuran, has released her wedding planning guide book for engaged couples, on Amazon…
Foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean rose by 55.2% in 2022, reaching a historic high
In a new report, ECLAC calls on countries to improve their policy design to take advantage of the contribution that FDI can make to the energy transition and to the region’s sustainable productive development. (July 10, 2023) In 2022, Latin America…
