CARICOM wants elimination of roaming rates; technical committee to conduct negotiations with telecom. companies
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government have agreed to have a Technical Committee conduct negotiations with regional telecommunication service providers to eliminate roaming rates.
This...
Farmlands for Bajans: Norton says he’s “pro-integration but not stupid”
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton says President Irfaan Ali must ensure Guyanese have first preference in accessing farmlands before making same available to foreigners. His...
Digicel files for bankruptcy
(TRINIDAD EXPRESS) - Regional telecommunications giant Digicel has filed for bankruptcy before the Bermuda courts, but it insists that its day-to-day operations will not...
Govt. to invest over $260M to advance agro-processing sector
By Staff Writer
In 2022, the PPP/C Government intends to invest a whopping $261M to advance the development of the agro-processing sector.
According to Agriculture Minister,...
CDB projects 5.7 percent regional growth for 2023
The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Vice President of Operations, Isaac Solomon says regional growth of 5.7 percent is forecast for 2023. For last year,...
COVID-19: PAHO Director says reopening countries must be driven by health data, risk assessments
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne is urging countries to rely on risk assessments and health data before lifting COVID-19...
CARICOM govt. reps gather to draft law to counter smuggling of migrants
Recent data from the Caribbean have shown increases in the number of migrants being smuggled into different parts of the region. To address these...
CARICOM Heads concerned about slow implementation of CSME
The Heads of Government within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have expressed concern at the slow pace and low level of implementation of...
Russia/Ukraine War: Mottley says region should brace for higher food prices
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has underscored the importance of working together as a region to withstand the climate crisis, the use of illegal...
PAHO issues alert after logo illegally used on video to share misinformation about COVID-19
See the full release from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO):
A social media video from an unidentified source unlawfully using the logo and name...
