A proposed regional payments system could lower costs and delays in intra-Caricom trade, but a UWI economist warns its success depends on whether the region addresses deeper constraints affecting production and foreign exchange.
Trinidad and Tobago’s Prime Minister secured a warm diplomatic reconciliation with Venezuela’s acting president at the UN, but faces fierce parliamentary resistance to bills aimed at streamlining government procurement and reducing oversight constraints.
Trinidad’s Leaders Balance Diplomacy with Domestic Scrutiny Over Procurement Reform Read More »
Jamaica’s Tourism Awareness Week 2026 will spotlight artificial intelligence and digital transformation as tools to reshape the island’s tourism economy, with a focus on balancing technological innovation with the authentic Jamaican hospitality that draws visitors.
Jamaica Puts AI and Digital Innovation Front and Centre During Tourism Awareness Week Read More »
A Canadian man who sold lethal poison to vulnerable people worldwide through online forums faced sentencing after pleading guilty to aiding 14 suicides. Kenneth Law admitted to shipping hundreds of packages containing deadly sodium nitrite to customers across 41 countries.
Canadian Chef Sentenced for Operating Deadly Online Poison Business Read More »
The Jamaica Urban Transit Company launched Route 710 from Port Antonio to Kingston, expecting the new service to drive domestic tourism and internal commuting within Portland Parish. Over 500 residents have already registered to use the buses.
JUTC Launches Route 710 to Boost Domestic Tourism in Portland Parish Read More »
Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has adjusted the new JUTC Route 710 bus service to depart Port Antonio at 5:30 am for Kingston, ensuring residents can reach the capital in time for business while maintaining safe travel.
Seprod Limited’s stock surged nearly 20 percent after the manufacturing and distribution giant announced a five-for-one stock split and plans to seek shareholder approval for raising fresh capital, moves aimed at fueling regional growth.
Seprod Stock Soars on Restructuring Plan as Jamaica’s Food and Pharma Giant Eyes Growth Read More »
A 61-year-old pedestrian was killed in a collision involving a public service vehicle along Walkers Road in St George on Tuesday evening, according to Barbados Today.
Man dies in St George traffic collision Read More »
Barbados drivers should prepare for overnight roadwork on Highway 2A starting this week, as authorities resume a major resurfacing project in the St. Thomas area.
Highway 2A Resurfacing Work Kicks Off This Week in St. Thomas Read More »
With warmer-than-normal temperatures expected to persist into early 2027, Barbadian schools are taking action to protect students through increased hydration access, facility upgrades and flexible uniform policies.
