ECLAC assists Cayman Islands with new national energy policy
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) subregional headquarters for the Caribbean has played a significant role in the formulation of a new National Energy Policy (NEP) recently completed by the government…
Antigua worried at new plans to fund Mexico/US wall
By Jamaica Observer From St Lucia News Online JAMAICA OBSERVER – A senior Antigua government minister says Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries will along with countries in Latin America speak with one voice opposing plans by the United States to target…
Wyndham celebrates 200 hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean
Hospitality powerhouse doubles its footprint less than five years after welcoming its 100th in the region; Introduces approachable luxury to South America with the continent’s first Wyndham Grand hotels PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Hotel giant WyndhamHotel Group’s rapidly mounting global presence hit…
Proposed 2% tax on remittances to build Trump’s Mexican wall
By wiredja Online News MONTEGO BAY, April 26, 2017 – US President Donald Trump has ditched plans to fund his border wall from the budget, in favour of a plan to have congress place a 2% tax on remittances to…
Televisa selects Ericsson for HD delivery
Ericsson implements new end-to-end distribution system for Mexico’s leading broadcaster and content provider Primary distribution system delivering content to ATSC stations throughout Mexico System will feature the latest HEVC compression, DVB-S2X transmission technologies and nCompass Director system management platform Ericsson…
Executive panel discussion on women-owned businesses in the Caribbean
Within the framework of WEConnect International’s research project “Enhancing the Growth of Women-Owned Businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean by Building on Private Sector Initiatives” funded by Canada’s International Development Research Centre, on April 20th, 2017 WEConnect International in…
New HBO “It’s What Connects Us” videos debut
In a series of videos that debuted online this morning, characters from hit HBO series, including Game of Thrones, VEEP, Westworld, Girls, Silicon Valley and more, join forces to show how their many distinct and diverse voices collectively help create the…
C&W’s Garry Sinclair showcased innovative Flow Lend App at the CTU’s ICT Symposium
ST. JOHN’S ANTIGUA–(Marketwired – Apr 7, 2017) – At the recently held Caribbean Telecommunications Union ICT Week & Symposium held on March 20 – 24 in Antigua, C&W‘s Caribbean President, Garry Sinclair delivered an interactive presentation during which he showcased…
Key to improving infrastructure in Latin America and the Caribbean, spending better
From Kansas City Infozine Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) can dramatically improve its infrastructure by better assessing priorities and improving spending efficiency, says a new World Bank report . Washington DC – infoZine – Rethinking Infrastructure in Latin America…
Technology for Good initiatives positively impact 15 million in Latin America and Caribbean
Strengthening responsible business practices throughout company operations Ericsson 5G product portfolio to be ten times more energy efficient than 4G in 5-years’ time Technology for Good initiatives now positively impact 89 million people in the world, 15 million in Latin…