Former U.S. Virgin Islands and St. Lucia tourism leader joins top travel and hospitality ad agency; advertising industry expert Jeffrey Pankey remains in the role of President Veteran tourism marketing executive Beverly Nicholson-Doty has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Figment Design, the Miami-based marketing and advertising agency announced today. “The entire Figment team is […]
Macmillan Education Caribbean has been holding its Summer of Science for the last two weeks, focusing on “Discovering Scientists” across the Caribbean. Now, it announces its second exciting event in the wider campaign. In a panel discussion hosted by Macmillan Education Caribbean, three women in the STEM industry will be invited to discuss their experiences […]
In an effort to better serve the Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the CARICOM Secretariat is undergoing an extensive upgrade of its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) capacity. This is expected to lead to visible and measurable improvements in its service delivery to Member States and Regional Institutions. The CARICOM Secretariat Innovation […]
The construction phase of the US$ 46 million (mn) Montserrat Port Development Project, which will increase accessibility and improve trade opportunities for the island’s residents, is now underway, following the official ground-breaking today. The project is being financed with £28.3 mn (US$36.8mn) in grant funding from UK aid through the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund […]
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 — The Council of Ministers with responsibility for Environmental Sustainability in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) convened its ninth meeting (COM:ES 09) in St Vincent and the Grenadines from May 31 to June 2, 2022. The meeting was held under the theme “Shifting to more Integrated Approaches for Sustainability, Resilience and […]
Drawing from the lessons from COVID-19, Director says solidarity will be key “as we work together to re-engineer progress and return to an upward trajectory.” Washington, DC, 20 June, 2022 (PAHO) – The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F. Etienne, called on countries to work together to raise manufacturing capacity and decrease the regional dependence […]
Monday, June 20, 2022 — On June 18th 2022, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) observed its 41st Anniversary, with celebrations held under the theme, ‘41 Years of Integration: Overcoming Challenges to Build Resilience and Sustainability.’ The activities in commemoration of the Anniversary included a Thanksgiving Service, OECS Colors Day and an Official Flag Raising […]
Digital transformation holds the key to improving the labour market in the Caribbean, potentially addressing the vexing issue of brain drain; enabling the diaspora to return home and engage with the local economy; bringing widely-discussed economic diversification to fruition; and reducing reliance on government entities for jobs. All of this can be accomplished by Caribbean […]
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands – June 17, 2022 Mr. President, I am pleased and honoured to accept the Chairmanship of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank on behalf of the Government and the People of Saint Lucia for the year 2022/2023. I accept with humility and promise to use my best […]
