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Guyana and Suriname participate in Arab-South America culture meeting
By Ray Chickrie Caribbean News Now contributor
CCJ orders Guyana to repay Surinamese beverage company US$6 million in environmental tax
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Thursday ordered Guyana to repay a Surinamese beverage manufacturer more than US$6 million in environmental tax that had been levied on non-returnable bottle
Cultural Heritage tourism a fast growing niche for countries
Barbados must move with haste to cash in on the benefits to be made from the fast-growing cultural heritage tourism niche.
St Lucia Announces Plan to Join Caribbean Court of Justice
St Lucia is planning to accede to the Caribbean Court of Justice as the country’s final court of appeal, the government announced this week.
St Kitts Reports Major Drop in Crime
St Kitts and Nevis is reporting a significant drop in crime, according to new data from the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force.
Caribbean’s First Diplomatic Academy Opens in Trinidad
The new Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean officially opened at the University of the West Indies St Augustine Campus in Trinidad on Tuesday.
Branson’s Carbon War Room, Invest Caribbean Now To Put The Spotlight On Renewable Energy
Sir Richard Branson (3rd from l.) and Caribbean leaders following the Carbon War Room’s ‘10 Island Renewable Challenge on Feb. 10, 2014. (CWR image)
St Lucia Government Planning to Enact Creative Industries Bill
St Lucia will move to enact a Creative Industries Bill for the country during the upcoming parliamentary session, according to St Lucia Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy.
Bermuda Premier Resigns
Bermuda Premier Craig Cannonier has tendered his resignation, Governor George Fergusson confirmed on Monday evening.
Barbados to Develop “Blueprint” For Science, Technology Education
Barbados’ government says it is planning to develop a “blueprint” to reform its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teaching across its education system.
Haiti: World Bank Approves $58 Million Grant For Agriculture
The World Bank has approved a $58 million grant targeting improved access to local markets and services for agriculture in Haiti.
