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New initiative to improve Caribbean energy sector

A multi-million dollar initiative designed to close the institutional and technical capacity gaps that are slowing the Caribbean’s energy transition is to  be launched here on Wednesday. The Barbados-based...

Two confirmed dead as search and rescue operations continue

The Guyana government Sunday night confirmed that the bodies of two people had been found and the search...

67 rescued after boat capsized in Guyana; search continues for others

GEORGETOWN – Preliminary reports indicate that a huge wave may have caused the MV Barima with 116 passengers...

Regional tax administrators to meet in Guyana

Tax administrators and revenue management experts from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) grouping will meet here later this month,...

Nine Caricom countries no longer need visas for Spain

Spain on Tuesday named nine Caribbean Community (CARICOM)  countries among 60 nations worldwide, whose citizens will not need...

Caribbean colours and flavours take centre stage in Paris

The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE) has successfully concluded the second edition of the Caribbean Days – Journées des Caraïbes in Paris...

Antigua and Barbuda exploring Japanese support for Sargassum processing facility

Antigua and Barbuda could benefit from Japanese technical assistance to develop a facility that converts sargassum seaweed into commercially viable products, following discussions held...

Trinidadians warned against visiting Ebola-hit countries

PORT OF SPAIN - The Trinidad and Tobago government Wednesday urged citizens against travelling to African countries amid heightened global concern regarding the spread...

PAHO wants higher taxes on alcohol, sugary drinks in Americas

WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says levels of health taxes on alcohol and sugar sweetened beverages in the Americas remain too...

Report warns Caribbean democracies face a convergence of structural pressures

 A new report is warning that the future quality of Caribbean democracies will depend on the region’s ability to integrate economic resilience, climate change...

St Kitts and Nevis keeps customs relief surcharge in place

BASSETERRE – The St. Kitts and Nevis government says the Customs relief measures currently in effect, including the waiver of bunker and shipper surcharges from...