By Lincoln DePradine When diplomat Henry Mangal was asked to address a group of students, who are all of Caribbean background, he reiterated a few key messages. One of them was the importance of studying hard to reap success. “Pursue your studies diligently and with discipline. Settle for no less than success,’’ Mangal said, while […]
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Tuesday directed the country’s state-owned companies to “immediately” begin to explore and exploit the oil, gas and mines in Guyana’s Essequibo region that Venezuela claims as its own. The announcement came a day a day after Maduro got the victory he sought in a weekend referendum on […]
The government of Dominica has asked authorities in Canada for assistance in the investigation of the death on the Caribbean island of businessman and philanthropist Daniel Langlois. The bodies of Langlois – a pioneer in 3D animation – and his partner Dominique Marchand, were found on Friday in a burned-out car at the bottom of […]
Before the arrival of pop sensation Rihanna, the most successful Caribbean female artist was a certain Millie Small. Millie’s impact on music history cannot be overstated, as it was her recording of the international hit My Boy Lollipop in 1964 that ushered in the new genre of Ska and later Reggae. Millicent Dolly May Small […]
Georgetown, Guyana – In a bid to bolster Guyana’s readiness to respond to security threats amid growing tensions with neighboring Venezuela, top American and Guyanese military officials concluded a two-day series of talks, according to a statement released by the US Embassy in Georgetown on Tuesday. The discussions, held on Monday and Tuesday, come just […]
Five-time Olympic gold champion Elaine Thompson-Herah is focused on her preparations for next year’s international track and field season, including the defense of her titles at the Olympic Games in Paris. This was the sentiment shared in a statement from her management company, Andi Sports, when they recently confirmed the Jamaican sprint queen separated from […]
Caribbean – Latin America send home record amounts of cash Remittances received by Latin American and Caribbean countries are projected to reach a record $155 billion in 2023 if the trends observed to date continue, according to a new report by the Inter-American Development Bank. This is an increase of 9.5 percent compared to the […]
Dominica says it will create the world’s first sperm whale reserve. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit said commercial fishing and large ships would be banned in an area off the island’s western coast measuring almost 800 sq km (300 sq miles). The area is a key nursing and feeding ground for the endangered mammals. “The 200 […]
By Lincoln DePradine Entrepreneur Kenesha Lewis admits that it was one of the biggest moments in the period since she started “One More Cocoa’’, a Canadian company that produces a line of products from cocoa grown in Jamaica. It was “pure excitement’’, Lewis told The Caribbean Camera, on learning that Oprah Winfrey – the well-known […]
Barbados has recently garnered significant recognition on the international travel scene, solidifying its status as a top-tier destination in the Caribbean. The island paradise was honored with several prestigious awards and nominations, affirming its appeal to travelers worldwide. At the Travel Bulletin Star Awards, Barbados clinched the title of ‘Best Winter Sun Destination,’ triumphing over […]
