António Guterres, UN chief greeted Abdulla Shahid, Foreign Minister of the Maldives as president of the General Assembly (GA). Guterres explained, Shadid Adbull has extensive diplomatic experience. Within his current role has become a strong voice for small island developing States. He expressed his greater understanding of multilateralism; and it’s Read more…
The European Union (EU) has deployed €740,000 (EC$2.4 million) emergency aid to the island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; to support those affected by the La Soufrière volcano eruption. On the 9th of April, the volcano’s pyroclastic explosive eruption caused the government to evacuate the largest exposed areas of Read more…
An Italian mobster was captured in the Caribbean after police tracked him down through food videos he had uploaded online. He had managed to cover his face but not his distinctive tattoos. Marc Feren Claude Biart had been wanted on narcotraffic charges since 2014 and authorities located him due to Read more…
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has given its support to member states in the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; to put a stop to damaging fisheries grants. Alongside, the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew); the OECS Commission will host a Read more…
The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) extends its clean energy initiatives in the UAE and across the globe. Despite a global covid pandemic, this leading UAE financial entity has completed five important clean energy initiatives. These clean energy projects took place across five partner countries including: Cuba, Barbados, the Read more…
Gordon Stewart, the founding father of Sandals Resorts passed away on Jan. 4, 2021 at the age of 79. Gordon “Butch” Stewart was known as an incredible innovator within the industry. He was an inspiring and charismatic man who was a very popular figure. He always made everyone, employees and Read more…
Leading global travel provier Interval International has confirmed the extension of their affiliation deal with the Caribbean based Eagle Aruba Resort & Casino. The shared ownership resort that includes 362 units is situated close to the famous Eagle beach. The beach has been rated fourth in the Caribbean and seventh Read more…
Curacao Licensed gambling operators in could suffer a reduction of clientele as the government gives into pressure from the Netherlands. The move will see an introduction of new rules and restrictions for the granting of licenses to online casinos and betting providers. The local economy in Curacao relies heavily on Read more…
President of the Dominican Republic has ordered a suspension on tax exemption on imports of slot machines. This has been updated in the Revenue Budget and Public Expenditure Law of 2021. However, yesterday he confirmed that no new taxes will come into effect in 2021. Due to the strong criticism Read more…