Cricket bringing in the dough
By George Alleyne From Caribbean Life The present tour of the West Indies by the English cricket team and a visit by India later in the year promise a financial bonanza not only for regional administrators of the game, but…
Labour relations expert warns of fallout from attempts to block Scotia sale
By Antigua Observer A long serving CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Employers Federation said there would be serious consequences if the Government of Antigua and Barbuda continues to block the sale of the local assets and operations of Scotiabank…
What will Brexit do for the Caribbean?
By Lyndon Mukasa From The Voice Despite the insistence of Prime Minister Theresa May that Britain will seek new economic relationships after it leaves Europe this year, there are still major uncertainties about what this means for the Caribbean region…
Youth activists are key focus of Caribbean Violence Prevention Summit
Monday, January 14, 2019 — To combat youth crime and violence in the Caribbean, a region that has the highest rate of victimization by homicide, assault, and threat in the world, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the CARICOM Secretariat,…
PM Harris meets with Chairman of Republic Financial Holdings Limited, which is seeking regulatory approval to acquire Scotia’s operations in SKN
The Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris, had a cordial and productive discussion this morning with senior representatives of the Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) and representatives of Scotiabank on the purchase by Republic…
Garifuna
Garifuna Settlement Days in the Caribbean By David Hunter Bishop From Go Nomad Colorful Festivals Celebrate Caribbean History and Culture If you enjoy colorful, history-centered celebrations in gorgeous, tropical surroundings, which are still virtually undiscovered by tourists, start planning now…
Improving air travel in the Eastern Caribbean
Tuesday, December 18, 2018 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have met recently to discuss the aviation challenges facing the Eastern Caribbean region and what steps need to be taken to improve…
Celebrity Cruises unveils even more island time with 2020-21 Caribbean season
Longer stays. More nights than ever. The most revolutionary fleet in the islands. Travelers looking to explore the Caribbean in modern luxury style will find an array of new options, as THE CELEBRITY REVOLUTION accelerates to full-speed for the 2020-2021 Caribbean season.Celebrity…
OECS Commission Releases Public Service Announcements on World AIDS Day
Know your Status’: OECS Commission Releases PSAs on World AIDS Day OECS Media Release Friday, November 30, 2018 — Saturday December 1 2018 marks World AIDS Day with the OECS HIV/TB Elimination project releasing a series of Public Service Announcements on HIV awarness…
UK Export Finance offering credit guarantees and financing for Caribbean businesses
From Searchlight VC Officials from the UK’s export credit guarantee agency, UK Export Finance (UKEF), are on a tour through several Independent Caribbean countries to promote their attractive credit guarantee and direct-lending products to commercial entities in need of financing….