“Haiti is not hopeless”, the President of the UN General Assembly said on Monday during a meeting addressing the multiple crises besetting the Caribbean nation, alongside the presidents of the UN Security Council and Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). Dennis Francis, a veteran diplomat from Trinidad and Tobago, said he had returned from a visit […]
Energy Minister Vince Henderson says the Government of Dominica is ready to begin construction on a 10-kilowatt geothermal power plant to supplement the supply of electricity from the Dominica Electricity Company (DOMLEC). The Dominica government is said to have invested nearly US$50 million, so far, in geothermal research and Henderson said, on a recent radio […]
The Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) has appointed Emerging Destinations to promote Guyana in travel markets in the United States and Canada. “2024 is a year of strategic partnerships for the Guyana Tourism Authority. So, as we embark on a new chapter in promoting Guyana as a premier travel destination, the partnership with Emerging Destinations marks […]
The court-appointed administrator for the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, Cleveland Seafort, says the airline will wind up its operations in its current form on January 24 . In a recent letter to staff outlining the latest position regarding the Antigua-based LIAT (1974) Ltd, Seaforth wrote “after careful consideration and evaluation of the present operations, a […]
Barbados, a picturesque island nation in the Caribbean, continues to boast the most powerful passport in the region, securing the top spot for the year 2024. According to the latest data from the 2024 Henley Passport Index, the Barbados passport ranks globally at an impressive #22, providing its holders with visa-free access to a remarkable […]
For International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21, yogis around the world will bepractising everything from goat yoga to cannabis yoga.But have you ever felt like a yoga session on the ground simply wasn’t enough?Well now you can take your practice to the next level in the form of underwateryoga, a new activity created by […]
Some great hockey books for the new year By Yolanda T. Marshall In 2024, I will interview authors who consistently contribute literature and preserve our diverse cultures. I’ve already featured around 200 available books written by Canada-based traditionally published and self-published authors, in the past two years. I wish you a prosperous New Year filled […]
Basdeo Panday, a former prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago who was the first person of Indian descent to hold that position, has died. He was 90. Panday died on January 1 last, surrounded by his family, according to a statement that his daughter, Mickela Panday, posted on social media. “He passed with his boots […]
St. Lucia-born Nina Compton, the celebrated chef, restaurateur, and television personality, was honored as the Godmother of Silversea’s newest addition to its fleet, the Silver Nova. The official naming ceremony took place in Fort Lauderdale on January 4th last, commemorating the ship’s 39th arrival and marking a significant milestone for Silversea and the Royal Caribbean […]
By Jahmela Joseph-Thomas Tucked away in the lush heart of St. Lucia lies a natural treasure that beckons to adventurers and wellness enthusiasts alike—the Sulphur Springs. As the world’s only drive-in volcano, this geological marvel near the town of Soufriere captivates visitors with its extraordinary blend of beauty and geothermal activity. Upon our arrival from […]
