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Bahamas to introduce digital currency
The Central Bank of The Bahamas has announced plans to introduce a pilot digital currency for the country.
This is according to Deputy Prime Minister...
Dominican takes over as new CHTA President
Barbados hotelier Patricia Affonso-Dass is the new President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA).
On Friday, Karolin Troubetzkoy of St Lucia, the regional trade...
AA introduces daily flights from Charlotte NC to Barbados
American Airlines has announced the addition of non-stop, daily service from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) beginning December 19,...
IMF concludes visit to Haiti – points to positive growth outlook
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Haiti’s growth outlook remains positive as GDP ( gross domestic product) growth has accelerated slightly to reach about...
Grenada’s new Parliament building officially opened
Grenada’s new Parliament building was officially opened on Thursday in a ceremony attended by representatives of funding governments, regional leaders, parliamentarians and the general...
Jamaican parliament adopts report on CARICOM
The House of Representatives has adopted the Report of the Commission to Review Jamaica’s Relations within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) Frameworks.
The...
GUYANA-Exxon Mobil makes another 8th oil discovery
US-based oil giant, ExxonMobil has struck oil again this time at the Longtail-1 exploration well, making this the 8th successful discovery.
In a press release ExxonMobil’s...
Mia: Closer OECS ties
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has served notice that Barbados wants to deepen political and economic cooperation with other islands in the Eastern Caribbean.
In...
Over thirty St. Lucians deported from US, UK and Martinique
Thirty-six St Lucians have been deported from the United States, the United Kingdom and Martinique since the beginning of this year.
This was disclosed on...
GUYANA-Opposition Leader warns of unrest if 2020 elections are rigged
Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo has warned of “consequences” that could seriously “disrupt the kind of peace that we have now” if the 2020 general...
PM Mottley to attend OECS meeting in St Lucia
Prime Minister Mia Mottley is heading to St Lucia next week, where leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will hold a...
Movado’s teenage son charged with murder
Jamaica police have slapped murder and other criminal charges against the 16-year-old son of popular entertainer, Mavado.
Police said that the minor, whose name cannot...
CAYMAN ISLANDS-Governor temporarily withdrawn from his post amid probe
The Governor of the Cayman Islands, Anwar Choudhury, has been temporarily withdrawn from his post so as to allow the Foreign and Commonwealth Office...