The Caribbean gives lie to the notion that achieving political independence always results in faster national economic development

Dr. Delisle Worrell The richest and most highly developed countries in the Caribbean are Bermuda and the Cayman Islands, both overseas territories of the UK, whose citizens carry UK passports. Bermuda, not technically in the Caribbean but sharing...

Caribbean economist questions value of Cayman cruise ships

A top economist and expert on the Caribbean has questioned the financial contribution of cruise ships to Cayman. Marla Dukharan, who delivered the keynote address at the Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Forum, ‘Cayman 2035’, highlighted that cruise...

Grenada Tourism Authority celebrates visionary leaders transforming tourism in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique

Grenada Tourism Authority honored eight industry leaders for enhancing tourism in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique through storytelling and strategic partnerships in 2024. NEW YORK, NY – The Grenada Tourism Authority (GTA) recognized...

Carriacou Airport begins Night Landing Project to boost capacity

Grenada: The night landing project has commenced at Carriacou Airport as most of the equipment is now installed. The residents of Carriacou and Petite Martinique are expected to benefit from the project as the major developments continue at the...

Just-In-Time Testing: How to Test End-To-End Business Processes Across Cloud Apps

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SVG not among Top 10 safest Caribbean islands to visit in 2025

There are more than seven thousand islands in the Caribbean region, and crime rates in the ports are different. There are those islands that have a lower number of serious crimes per year than a medium-sized city in the United States, and those...

Ministry of Commerce welcomes University of Delaware

Sponsored | Article continues below . Professor Saleem Ali, Head of the Department of Geography and Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy, and eight students from the University of Delaware paid a courtesy call to the Ministry of Commerce...

St Lucia’s Ministry Of Commerce Welcomes University Of Delaware

- Advertisement - St. Lucia – Professor Saleem Ali, Head of the Department of Geography and Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy, and eight students from the University of Delaware paid a courtesy call to the Ministry of Commerce to...

Touring Made Easy

Photo Credit: Captain Ron Tours With the silver anniversary of Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival (WCMF) set to ignite the Nature Island from October 24–26, 2025, a home-grown Saint Lucian company, Captain Ron Tours is making sure Saint...

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, November 2024

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

CAL, Air Caraibes partner to make travel to Paris easier

A new partnership between Caribbean Airlines (CAL) and Air Caraïbes has now made it easier than ever for travellers from Trinidad and Tobago to reach Paris. Caribbean Airlines and Air Caraïbes have signed a new codeshare agreement. “This agreement...

Caricom discussion paper in final stages

The Caricom Secretariat headquarters in Guyana (File photograph) It has been almost two years since the Government announced in the Throne Speech that it would pursue full membership of Caricom — but the details of what that might mean for Bermuda...

Albert On Target in Martinique Football

With seven goals in just four games, sharpshooter Shamalyn Albert is making a name for herself in Martinique football, and helping her team climb the ranks of the regional league. The Choiseul native travels back and forth to the French overseas...

Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Christmas Message 2024

Governor, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank “But the angel said to them. “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” (Luke 2:10, NIV) Fellow citizens and residents of the ECCU, it is, for most of us, the...

Spicemas Corporation and Rotary’s Christmas at the Point partner on 21 December

Spicemas Corporation (SMC), known for organising Grenada’s world-renowned summer carnival, and the Rotary Club of Grenada’s Christmas at the Point have partnered to deliver an unforgettable holiday celebration at Quarantine Point Recreational Park...

Over EC$17 million spent in assistance for Carriacou and Petite Martinique

by Linda Straker Over EC$17 million assisting citizens of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Senior citizens who were sent to Grenada, have since returned to Carriacou Andrews informed that all schools have reopened, hospital is back to normal and...

Benin grants citizenship to diverse slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade

Dakar, Senegal (AP) — When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island of Martinique, a French overseas territory in the Caribbean, the 57-year-old travel agent said she had a feeling of deja vu. “A lot of the...

As Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants, it reckons with its own history in the trade

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Benin grants citizenship to slave descendants as it faces its own role in the trade

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island… DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island of Martinique, a French...

"We plan to start exporting Japanese pumpkins to the U.S. in early 2026"

Panama is strengthening its role as a reliable supplier of tropical fruits and roots in global markets, supported by a climate that enables year-round production. While other countries in the region face disruptions from rain or drought, the...