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Antigua’s LIAT 2020 to launch ops in mid-3Q24
Source CH-Aviation LIAT 2020 (Antigua) is set to begin commercial operations in early August, according to Antigua & Barbuda’s Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s Office, Lionel Hurst, who…
Caribbean AIDS Epidemic Can Be Ended By 2030, New…
Source : Loop A new report from UNAIDS reveals that the Caribbean region has the potential to end its AIDS epidemic by 2030, but only if leaders take decisive action now. The report, titled "The…
Dominica Elects First Woman Carib Chief
Source: Loop Annette Sanford put aside the disappointment of not becoming Dominica’s first head of state when she swept to victory Monday night in the Kalinago election, becoming the first woman to be…
OECS Leaders Tour Devastated Islands in The…
Source: Loop Leaders of the sub-regional Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Tuesday toured the islands in the Grenadines devastated by Hurricane Beryl when it made its way through the…
Pesticide and Firearm Restrictions Could Save…
Source: Loop A recent press release from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) highlights a study that could significantly impact suicide prevention strategies across the Americas which includes…
Saharan Dust Lingers Affecting Air Quality in The…
Source: Loop People who suffer from allergies and respiratory sensitivities are probably already aware that the Saharan dust is continuing to reduce air quality for some islands in the region. The St…
The 47th Heads of Government Conference
Leaders from Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States will gather in Grenada from 28-30 July 2024, for the 47th Regular Meeting of the Conference of CARICOM Heads of Government. The opening…
Dominica Hopeful of Regaining Visa Free Status to…
Source :Loop Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit Monday said he remains “hopeful” that an agreement could be reached with the United Kingdom government reversing its decision to impose visa restrictions…
Dr Mohammad Rafik Nagdee Appointed New Executive…
The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mohammad Rafik Nagdee as its new Executive Director, effective August 6, 2024. Dr…
Caribbean Governments Condemn Attempted…
Source: Loop Across the Caribbean region, governments have issued strong condemnations following the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump. The incident, which occurred during a…
Caribbean Seeks Help in Fighting Climate-Change…
San Juan, Puerto Rico (AP): Caribbean officials demanded more access to funding and help fighting climate change, weeks after Hurricane Beryl devastated the region. The urgent request was made at an…
Antigua: Changes to be Made to CIP Following…
Source: Loop Antigua & Barbuda's Citizenship by Investment program is set to undergo revisions in response to recent developments in the Caribbean Citizenship by Investment (CIP) landscape. In…
UWI sets up 2024 Disaster Recovery Support Team
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has set up a 2024 Disaster Recovery Support Team to assist recovery efforts in the region in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Vice-Chancellor of The UWI,…
Prime Minister Dr Drew Visits Carriacou Following…
St. George’s Grenada (SKNIS): Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew arrived in Grenada on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, to assess the extensive damage caused by Hurricane…
Commonwealth Secretary-General Strongly Supports…
ENGLAND / GUYANA – From 10 – 11 July 2024, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, will be in Guyana to attend the Legal Conference on Criminal Justice Reform- Advancing the…