WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund (IMF), says economic prospects for the region are generally improving and modest growth is expected in 2018 and 2019.
Read moreTrinidad and Tobago Elects First Female Head of State in Retired Judge Paula-Mae Weekes
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] PORT OF SPAIN — Retired judge Paula-Mae Weekes was elected president of Trinidad and Tobago Friday by Trinidad’s Electoral College, which
Read moreUnited Arab Emirates Launches Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund With $50 Million For Seven Countries In Region
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] ABU DHABI — During the recent events of the IRENA General Assembly, the United Arab Emirates-Caribbean Renewable Energy Fund, valued at
Read moreCHICOS Returns to Bermuda for Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference In November To Tackle Topics of Recovery, Investments, Diversity and Airlift
Pictured (left to right) Alessandro Colantonio Executive Vice President Gencom, Kevin Dallas CEO Bermuda Tourism Authority, Parris Jordan Chairman CHICOS, Bermuda Premier E. David Burt,
Read moreBritish Virgin Islands Government Out Front on Tsunami Issue With Early Warning System Funded After Honduras Scare Earlier This Month
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI – The cabinet of the British Virgin Islands has approved the expenditure of $442,000 to allow for
Read moreTRUE COLORS: Palm Beach Jet Set Goes All Out For Virgin Islands Fundraiser … It’s For The British and They Get $40K
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] WELLINGTON — A fundraiser last week in Florida brought in some big money for hurricane relief in the British Virgin Islands.
Read moreJimmy Buffett Owns Margaritaville Resort In St. Thomas, But Sails To The Defense of Regatta in Ritzy St. Barts
[ad name=”HTML-68″] [wpedon id=”23995″ align=”left”] GUSTAVIA — Jimmy Buffett knows all about hurricanes and sailing, so it’s appropriate that the singer-songwriter has been enlisted to
Read moreBIG UP? Australian Scientists Name High-Spirited, Hairy Spider After Reggae Legend Bob Marley
STEPPIN’ RAZOR (Don’t you watch his size, he’s dangerous, dangerous.): This hairy-looking spider would give anyone the heebie jeebies. Researchers in Australia named him after
Read moreShip Famous For ‘Poop Cruise’ Fails CDC Inspection … ‘Flies In Food Prep Areas’ of Carnival Triumph
MIAMI — Flies in the food preparation areas. Milk, cheese, eggs and yogurt kept in too-hot temperatures. Soiled and clogged machinery. These were some of
Read moreVenezuela Extends Air and Maritime Trade Ban With Three Caribbean Islands … Including Aruba
CARACAS — Venezuela has extended its ban on air and maritime ties with three nearby Dutch Caribbean islands, citing out of control smuggling, officials said today.
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