CARICOM’s Ministerial Taskforce on Agriculture is set to convene this week to devise a comprehensive action plan aimed at revitalizing the Caribbean’s agricultural sector in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact across multiple countries. During a live broadcast on Sunday, CARICOM’s chair and Guyana’s President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, underscored the profound economic and infrastructural […]
A collaborative study by the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) suggests that bilateral trade between Africa and the Caribbean could surge to $1.8 billion annually by 2028 if strategic investments in value addition, trade facilitation, and logistics improvement are prioritized. Currently valued at $729 million in goods, trade between the […]
According to the last issue of the Caribbean Lifestyle online magazine POSH, in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Caribbean superstar V’GHN is making a significant impact in his homeland of Grenada. His latest release, “Heart of Carnival,” is not only captivating audiences but also channelling proceeds toward ongoing relief efforts in Grenada. According to Posh, […]
In many Caribbean islands, tourism is the lifeblood of the local economy. However, for decades, Black communities have faced barriers to participating fully in this vital industry. Centuries of enslaved labor followed by systemic exclusion from economic opportunities have historically kept Black ownership of hotels in the region disproportionately low. Despite these challenges, a transformative […]
Three individuals were tragically discovered dead inside a minibus found submerged in a ditch along Mabura Road, victims of carbon monoxide poisoning, a postmortem examination has determined. The incident, which has raised serious questions about the circumstances leading to the toxic gas buildup and why the victims were inside the bus, is currently under investigation […]
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 […]
For generations, men like Miguel Guzmán have toiled in Cuba’s sugar fields, wielding machetes under the scorching sun. Yet today, the once-vibrant sugar industry, a cornerstone of Cuba’s economy, faces unprecedented challenges. Miguel, now a seasoned farmhand, reminisces about a time when Cuban sugar was a global powerhouse. “Today, the industry is as broken and […]
The Jamaican government faces a potential reimbursement of approximately J$150 million in legal fees to Vybz Kartel and his three co-defendants following their successful appeal at the United Kingdom Privy Council. Recent disclosures indicate that the government disbursed J$36.2 million to British legal representatives who argued against the appeal before the Judicial Committee of the […]
In a thrilling encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, South Africa continued their unbeaten streak and booked their place in the semi-finals after a tense victory over the West Indies. The Proteas, known for navigating through close contests, once again showed their mettle in a match that swung dramatically throughout. Opting to bowl […]
