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13/11/2024

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Laventille’s rich political history reflects a community whose representatives have been dedicated to addressing both immediate challenges and long-term development. The People’s National Movement (PNM) has been central to Laventille’s political landscape, with its MPs consistently working to represent the area’s unique needs. Over the years, Laventille’s MPs have undertaken initiatives aimed at enhancing infrastructure, fostering cultural pride, and empowering residents through social programs. Among the most prominent representatives have been Morris Eustace Marshall, Eulalie James, Fitzgerald Ethelbert Hinds, and NiLeung Roland Hypolite. Their contributions and legacies underscore the critical role of leadership in Laventille’s ongoing journey toward progress.

13/11/2024

Haitian Prime Minister Gary Conille ousted after only six months in office, but as he leaves, violence is surging in the country in crisis.

An executive order, signed by eight of the council’s nine members, named businessman and former Haiti Senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as Conille’s replacement.

By: Staff Writer

13/11/2024

The Inter-American Development Bank said in their Development Effectiveness Overview (DEO) 2024 that they are making transformational changes to its approach to development effectiveness.

The bank also said that they are embedding impact into its structure, operations, incentives, and organizational culture.

By: Staff Writer

13/11/2024

Montserrat, a once-thriving city that was transformed into a ghost town in mere minutes, has now become a hotspot for dark tourism. This mountainous island, located in the Lesser Antilles chain in the Caribbean and a British Overseas Territory, had Plymouth as its capital until 1995.

That year, a catastrophic volcano ripped through the island, triggering a mass evacuation. Although residents initially returned to the town, a second eruption within two years obliterated most of the city, sealing its fate.

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The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has announced the dates, time, and place of this year’s Taste of the Caribbean event.

It will take place from November 18-20 at Florida International University’s Kovens Conference Center, which is located in Miami, Florida, in the United States—not on a Caribbean island.

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Sandals Resorts International invites travelers to bask in the Caribbean’s bright blue hues with its Black Friday sale kicking off today, offering up to 65% off and up to a $1,500 booking credit, plus one night free on select room categories, on bookings made through December 3rd (Travel Tuesday). The limited-time offer includes a flex pay 0% financing option for 12 months, extending a special perk for vacationers to treat themselves during the year’s busiest shopping season, and is valid for travel through December 3, 2025.

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ONE OF the biggest challenges of the 21st century will be solving the increasing crisis of water scarcity brought on by the climate crisis.

Nearly two-thirds of all land on Earth is on track to face water scarcity as droughts become more common. This is a challenge that the countries of the Caribbean are currently embroiled in.

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The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank), in partnership with the Government of Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), supported and participated in the inaugural Belize Procurement Week, a pioneering event intended to build the capacity of contractors in Belize to identify and respond to procurement opportunities on the Banks’ project.

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This week, Caribbean Export had the pleasure of meeting with Ellen Ligteringen, CEO of Suriname-based Tan Bun Skrati, a craft, tree-to-bar chocolatier. Since first engaging with Caribbean Export through an intellectual property webinar, Ellen has received extensive support to help her business succeed on the international stage. From initial guidance to securing grants, Caribbean Export has supported Ellen’s journey from local artisan to global exporter.

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By: Caribbean Pot

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Distinguished delegates, it is my honour to give remarks on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat at this important gathering of Statistics professionals. I take note of your theme ‘Strengthening Statistics through the Regional Strategy for the Development of Statistics for a Resilient Caribbean Community (CARICOM)’ and congratulate you on yet another year of dedicated service to the Community.

By: Dr Armstrong Alexis

09/11/2024

I am pleased that we are all able to be here today to mark CARICOM-Japan Friendship Year 2024. In March, I had the distinct pleasure of participating in the Official Launch of the CARICOM-Japan Friendship Year in Tokyo, in the presence of members of parliament, government ministers and officials, and a group of young Caribbean Community (CARICOM) diplomats on an official exchange programme in Japan. It was our pleasure to enjoy the warm hospitality of the Government and People of Japan.

By: Dr Carla Barnett

09/11/2024

A Bonaire based artist dedicates his first book to his deceased husband and said it gave him the hope that he needed to move forward without him.

Wilco Harbers, a Dutch born Bonaire citizen, told Caribbean Magazine Plus that his inaugural book of poetry, “Dance towards the Dawn,” was what he needed to move past the grief of losing his husband of 17 years in his arms. “I think it is very beautiful book. It’s an extra dimension in poetry.”

By: Staff Writer

09/11/2024

Sandals Resorts allegedly doesn’t pay its taxes as both the Antigua and Barbuda government along with the government of The Bahamas say that the resort chain owes the tax revenue authorities $11.1 million and d$30.8 million respectively.

By: Staff Writer