The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) is redoubling efforts to stimulate travel between Canada and the twin-island destination of Antigua and Barbuda. This comes as the ABTA Chief Executive Officer, Colin C. James joined ABTA Canada Director of Tourism (Ag) Tameka Wharton and the Canadian sales team, on a marathon of important meetings with key […]
At the conclusion of the Fifth Meeting of the Forum of the Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean on Sustainable Development, representatives from the region committed to redoubling efforts to effectively implement the 2030 Agenda. Authorities and delegates also paid a heartfelt tribute to Alicia Bárcena, ECLAC’s Executive Secretary. Delegates from the 33 countries […]
The Travel Fair, Caribbean & Mexico 2022 is scheduled for the 16th and 17th of June and is organized by TASC and Espy Global jointly. The Travel Fair is a series of virtual travel shows with the first event dedicated to the Caribbean and Mexico. The Travel Fair will have dedicated sessions on accommodations, tours, romance, weddings, […]
Noting that development financing needs in the Caribbean are clearly not aligned with the current framework to access concessional finance, the President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, proposed to use a forward-looking approach – CDB’s Recovery Duration Adjuster – to make more concessional funding available for Caribbean countries. Speaking on innovative […]
It is a distinct honour and pleasure for me to celebrate our women and girls across the Caribbean Community on International Women’s Day. Today is an opportunity to celebrate the important contributions and tireless service that women around the world give every day at home, in their communities and beyond, and in every sphere of life. We […]
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA – March 7, 2022 – Led by Executive Chairman Adam Stewart and CEO Gebhard Rainer, members of the Sandals Resorts International (SRI) Executive Committee toured the Dominican Republic, meeting with government officials including being received by His Excellency Mr. Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, President of the Dominican Republic. The exploratory visit was […]
March 04, 2022, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – It is time for action. In an era of myriad challenges, including geopolitical crises, an ongoing pandemic and increasing climate change related risks, building resilience is critical for Caribbean states to survive and thrive. As the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the European Union (EU) signed off on Tuesday on […]
Barbados- March 3rd, 2022– The Canadian Government funded Improved Access to Justice in the Caribbean (IMPACT Justice) Project recently published its “Report on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities in CARICOM Countries”. This report provides an overview of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2006 and its accompanying Protocols […]
Caribbean Export turns its attention to Dubai in search of foreign direct investment President Ali of Guyana to be the official patron of the Caribbean Investment Forum in Dubai The Caribbean Investment Forum in Dubai Bridgetown, BARBADOS.The Caribbean Export Development Agency in collaboration with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) and the European […]
