C’bean countries warned of the impact of lingering drought situations
From Jamaica Observer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Many Caribbean countries experienced a relatively dry January this year but there is some likelihood for incipient drought concerns in some places by the end of February if it becomes as dry as…
Venezuela promotes trade with Caribbean
Press Release:-In light of the cordial nature that characterizes bilateral relations between Venezuela and the Caribbean countries, a delegation spearheaded by Mr. Jesus Faria, Venezuela’s Minister for External Commerce and International Trade, completed a tour of some Caribbean countries (Saint…
EOI: Geothermal Project Coordination on consultancy basis, Grenada, Caribbean
By ALEXANDER RICHTER From Think Geo Energy A request for expressions of interest has been launched for the Coordination of a Geothermal Energy Project on a consultancy basis for Grenada in the Caribbean has been launched. The Caribbean Development Bank…
Carnival Cruise Line to reposition ships in 3 key homeports in 2018, providing exciting new vacation choices from Galveston, Port Canaveral and Miami
MIAMI, Jan. 12, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Carnival Cruise Line will reposition three of its newest and largest ships to new homeports in 2018, expanding upon the exciting variety of cruise options available from Galveston, Texas, Port Canaveral, Fla., and Miami. In…
Marriott hotel for Dominica
From Caribbean News Service ROSEAU, Dominica, Jan 11 2017 – Silver Beach Resort and Spa in Dominica is now part of the world’s largest hotel chain – Marriott International. The five-star luxury resort, which will debut on Dominica’s picturesque northwest…
New Zealand and Caribbean Development Bank confirm partnership on geothermal
By Alexander Richter From Think GeoEnergy The Government of New Zealand and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have formally confirmed their ongoing partnership in support of geothermal energy development in the Eastern Caribbean at a recent meeting. The New Zealand…
President Obama and the Caribbean.
Ewin James. Nearly eight years ago the Caribbean welcomed the election of President Obama more exuberantly than many other people did , for like most Caribbean people he is black; and he was going to lead the greatest country on…
The Editor Speaks: Bank on Sir Ron to spell it out
Yesterday (Tue Nov 1) we published a commentary by a man I have the highest of respect for, Sir Ronald Sanders. It is titled “Banking: Is the US making a stick to beat its own back?” He comments with a…
Sanders: Banking: Is the US making a stick to beat its own back?
By Sir Ronald Sanders From Kaieteur News Caribbean governments have rightly focused on the severe consequences for their countries of the withdrawal of correspondent banking relations from regional banks by international banks, particularly those located in the US. But there…
Five Eastern Caribbean Nations receiving the most remittance this year
By NAN Business Editor From NAN News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Oct. 31, 2016: Remittance flows or money transfers from migrants overseas continues to be a big part of foreign capital inflow into the Caribbean. Five countries in the…