By Neil Armstrong A Hurricane Beryl Relief Benefit Concert will be held in Toronto at the Jamaican Canadian Centre on July 18th to help restoration efforts in Jamaica in the aftermath of the hurricane. On July 3, Hurricane Beryl, a category 4 tropical cyclone, left two dead, hundreds of thousands of homes in Jamaica without […]
In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica, the United States has committed nearly JMD$400 million (USD$2.5 million) in humanitarian aid. Ambassador N. Nick Perry announced the funding through USAID, following a direct request from the Jamaican government. The aid will support recovery efforts through organizations like the Red Cross and The […]
Hurricane Beryl is intensifying as it moves towards Jamaica after devastating parts of the southeast Caribbean. As a powerful Category 4 storm, Beryl has already claimed at least six lives and is expected to bring life-threatening winds and storm surges to Jamaica. A hurricane warning is in effect for Jamaica, Grand Cayman, Little Cayman, and […]
GRENADA (July 5, 2024) – One of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, resumed full operations following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated Grenada’s dependencies, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, earlier in the week. The locally owned, luxury all-inclusive resort, which sits directly on the island’s award-winning Grand Anse […]
GRENADA (July 5, 2024) – One of the leading resorts in the Caribbean, Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada, resumed full operations following the passage of Hurricane Beryl, which devastated Grenada’s dependencies, Carriacou and Petite Martinique, earlier in the week. The locally owned, luxury all-inclusive resort, which sits directly on the island’s award-winning Grand Anse […]
As temperatures soar and schools break for summer, children across the country are embracing outdoor activities amidst a blistering heat wave. Yet, with the scorching conditions posing significant health risks, from newborns enjoying a shady nap to older teens engaging in sports or summer jobs, experts stress the importance of staying vigilant to prevent […]
In the intricate tapestry of international relations, small states find themselves continually navigating treacherous waters, grappling with existential threats while contending with a global system seemingly skewed against their favor. Despite the formidable challenges they face, including the looming specter of climate change, these nations persist against grave odds. Emerging from the vestiges of European […]
Residents of Gardj Sugdub, an island off Panama’s Caribbean coast, are facing an unprecedented upheaval as their home succumbs to rising sea levels. With a history dating back two centuries and housing around 300 families, the Gunas of Gardi Sugdub are being compelled to abandon their island life and businesses and relocate to the mainland […]
In a small classroom in Antigua, 11-year-old Kih’Nyiah McKay is emerging as a young environmental activist. Despite her youth, Kih’Nyiah deeply understands the urgent climate crisis and the severe impacts of deforestation and marine pollution on her island. “Saving the Earth is our duty,” she states with a maturity that belies her age. As the […]
As small island developing states (SIDS) face the brunt of climate change, the economic and social impacts of the post-COVID-19 era, and staggering debt burdens, the international community is gathering in earnest on the Caribbean island of Antigua and Barbuda to review their sustainable development progress. The fourth international conference on SIDS is a crucial […]
