BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – Macmillan Education Caribbean has announced the launch of its new webinar series for the opening of the new school year 2021-2022 with two exciting new topics set for August and September. The discussions will begin with ‘The importance of a physical book’ come Wednesday August 25 steered by Debbie Roberts, a well-known […]
The Commission of the Organisation of the Eastern Caribbean States, at its recently concluded 3rd Special Meeting held on 6th August 2021, wishes to add its voice to the condemnation of violence perpetuated on the person of Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Ralph Gonsalves. The Commission urges all parties including and especially opposition elements in […]
Port of Spain, Trinidad, August 8, 2021: Tourism is the major economic driver for many Caribbean countries and territories in which the Republic Bank group operates. It is well known that global travel and tourism have been hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Bank intends to play its part in supporting this industry. […]
Resort debuts as Sandals Royal Curaçao, offers limited-time savings and unveils plans for several Sandals “Firsts” MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, August 04, 2021 – Sandals Resorts International (SRI) unveils new details for its flagship brand’s highly anticipated 16th resort and the company’s first venture into Curaçao, the newly named Sandals Royal Curaçao. Open for bookings today, […]
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, August 3, 2021: The Chairman of Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL), Vincent Pereira, in announcing third quarter profits today said, “The uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economies in which the Republic Financial Holdings Limited Group operate. Vaccination programmes commenced in many countries, but re-openings and recovery of tourist arrivals […]
WASHINGTON, August 3, 2021—In response to COVID-19 severely damaging the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Latin America and the Caribbean countries, the World Bank Group deployed a record $29.1 billion to that region from the beginning of the crisis (April 1, 2020) through fiscal year 2021 (ending June 30, 2021) to fight the […]
As Ding Dong said, ‘the summer is back!’ and what better way to enjoy the next few months, than with the preferred tonic wine brand, Magnum. For the first time, consumers in the region will be able to enjoy the Magnum four-pack promotion, where you buy three bottles of Magnum, and receive the fourth one […]
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2021 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today US$21.9 million for the Renewable Energy Sector Development Project for Saint Lucia. This grant financing will help the Government of Saint Lucia assess the viability of its geothermal resources for power generation and strengthen the business environment for the private sector to pursue clean energy […]
CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has extended congratulations to Ms. Flora Duffy of Bermuda who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the women’s individual Triathlon event. The congratulatory message reads: “On behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) I offer heartiest congratulations to Ms. Flora Duffy of Bermuda on her spectacular achievement of winning a gold […]
