Regional News
Antigua Prime Minister rejects opposition call for fixed elections date
There will be no change to the Constitution of Antigua and Barbuda to allow for a fixed date for general elections if it is...
CARPHA monitoring outbreak of ‘red-eye’ across the region
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed outbreaks of conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as “red eye or pink eye” in several countries in...
Pregnant woman killed during Guyana freak storm
A pregnant woman was killed after a freak storm hit the village of Jawalla, in Region 7 (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), Guyana, late Friday evening.
Regional Chairman of...
Former head brought no value to CIU, says Antigua-Barbuda PM
In a letter earlier this year to the former Citizenship by Investment Unit CEO, Chisanga Chekwe, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne accused...
Cuban resort upgrades medical tourism services
The famous Varadero tourist resort in the western Cuba province of Matanzas has upgraded its international healthcare center now offering specialized medical services.
The cutting-edge...
Costa Rica expands access to housing finance
The Inter-American Investment Corporation on behalf of the Inter-American Development Bank Group, has established a strategic partnership with a leading savings and credit cooperative...
CXC looking to increase e-marking
Barbados-based regional examinations body, the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), has announced plans to increase electronic marking of annual exams.
CXC's Director of Operations, Stephen Savoury,...
St Kitts-Nevis Opposition leader against introduction of visas for Venezuelans
Former St Kitts-Nevis prime minister Dr Denzil Douglas Tuesday urged Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders not to impose visa restrictions on Venezuelans in light of...
Jamaican Government borrows at new low of 5%
Jamaica yesterday raised US$869 million in the global capital market by reopening two of its already issued Eurobonds maturing in 2028 and 2045 respectively,...
Russian nuclear energy official visits Cuba
Ivan Dybov, president of Russia's State Nuclear Energy Corporation, met with his Cuban counterparts at the Agency for Nuclear Energy and Advanced Technologies (AENTA).
His...
