Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley has warned leaders of the region that droughts being experienced in several areas of the world, including North America and China, are threatening to exacerbate food supply disruptions in the Caribbean. Mottley made the statement during her address to the Agri-Investment Forum and Expo II recently, stating that disruption … Continued
The world’s largest recreational boat and yacht retailer MarineMax, Inc. will be acquiring Island Global Yachting LLC, which is widely known as IGY Marinas, for an estimated total nearing approximately $500 million. This was confirmed by global public relations company Business Wire which said that MarineMax, Inc. made the announcement on Tuesday, August 9, regarding … Continued
Dr. Terrance Michael Drew was sworn in Saturday as the fourth Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis after leading his St Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) to victory in Friday’s snap general election. The SK National Labor Party won six of the 11 seats contested in the election held three years ahead of the constitutional … Continued
Albert Bryan Jr. and Tregenza Roach were successful in Saturdays Primary Election in the USVI clearing the way for their nomination on the Democratic gubernatorial ticket for the general election on November 8th. Albert Bryan Jr. and Tregenza Roach who are seeking a second term, maintained a major lead in pre-primary election polling against Kent … Continued
A call has been made for intentional leadership to close the gender equality gap that exists within the regional information and communications technology (ICT) sector. According to Janelle Pascall, Chair of CANTO’s Women in ICT Committee, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic has further compounded gender equality efforts and the issue has deepened within the … Continued
In the coming weeks, officials from the Territory will convene virtually with counterparts from CARICOM associates and member states to engage in consultations on the draft CARICOM Regional Gender Equality Strategy. The consultations series, facilitated by the CARICOM Secretariat, commenced on Tuesday, July 26 and brings together Senior officials from Ministries of Gender, Education, Health, … Continued
Fourteen senators voted to expel Senator Steven Payne Sr. from the 34th Legislature on Wednesday night, in what was a culmination of immense pressure on lawmakers to address a scandal that had rocked the Senate — one that was untied from other senators but Mr. Payne — after three women accused him of either sexual … Continued
The island of Barbados is the latest Caribbean country to confirm a case of monkeypox within its borders. The case is a Barbadian national in his 30s who presented himself to the Sir Winston Scott Polyclinic last week with symptoms of a progressive rash, body pains, and fever. An official statement on the matter issued … Continued
Former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Charles W. Turnbull has died this morning Sunday July 3rd, 2022 at the age of 87. At the time of his passing Charles was on the U.S. mainland. Turnbull was elected governor in 1998 under the Democratic Party and served as governor for 8 years. Prior to … Continued
The Retail sector joined by the Restaurants sector and general Business Sector on 29th June 2022 instituted an island-wide shut-down of their businesses with over 80 establishments which span various industries in Anguilla closing their doors. The protest action which started on Wednesday, is due to continue until Friday 1st July 2022 in the first … Continued
