Caribbean News

Grenada and Cuba signs MOU aim at developing the agriculture sector

Grenada and Cuba have signed an agreement that is intended to result in the Spanish speaking country providing technical assistance and support aimed at boosting, developing and enhancing the agriculture sector.

Hayley Matthews head T20 cricketers in 2023

Hayley Matthews, the captain of the West Indies women’s cricket, has been named the Wisden Leading Twenty20 Cricketer in 2023.

St Kitts & Nevis PM announces investment for geothermal energy project

St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew says he has been able to secure funding from a prominent United Arab Emirates (UAE) based investment firm to initiate the groundbreaking geothermal energy project in the Federation.

Haiti names members of transitional council set to take power

Haiti's government on Tuesday named the members of a transitional council set to take power when Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down - inching closer to putting in place measures that could restore security in the violence-wracked country.

Air and Marine Operations and partners disrupt smuggling of 2.8 tons...

U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations worked with partners in the Eastern Caribbean to disrupt smuggling of 2.8 tons of cocaine, denying transnational criminal organizations approximately $73,892,000 USD on April 9, 2024.

Grenada opening new diplomatic mission in Ottawa

Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall has confirmed that Grenada will be setting a diplomatic mission in Canada. Sylvester Quarless, who served as a government minister between 2008 and 2013, has been named as the High Commissioner to Canada.

CHTA to launch Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) on Monday said it will launch the inaugural Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day during this year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace, scheduled to take place in Jamaica on May 23.

Trinidad and Tobago to host Regional Conference on West Indies Cricket

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are set to host a pivotal Regional Conference on West Indies Cricket. Scheduled for 25 -26 April 2024, the event will take place at the Hyatt Regency in Trinidad and Tobago.

Air Adelphi New Flights to Boost Tourism in SVG: MP James

Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Hon. Carlos James has welcomed the announcement of new flights connecting St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Lucia and Martinique.

Caribbean countries call for multilateral approach to blue economy

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have called for a multilateral approach to transition to a “Blue Economy,” aiming to balance economic development, social cohesion, and sustainability effectively.