Witco reported a 20% jump in after-tax profit despite mounting challenges from excise taxes and illicit tobacco trade in Trinidad, with the company finding growth opportunities in regional markets.
Witco Posts 20% Profit Gain as Excise Taxes and Illicit Trade Weigh on Local Sales Read More »
A 23-year-old businessman was shot dead at his Princes Town business on Sunday, with his father wounded in the attack. Police say two masked gunmen were responsible.
Young Businessman Gunned Down in Princes Town Three Years After Surviving Earlier Attack Read More »
Shafia London, CEO of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Tourism Authority, has become the first Eastern Caribbean woman selected for the prestigious International Women’s Forum Leadership Fellows Programme, and has also secured a highly competitive scholarship for the initiative.
St. Vincent Tourism Chief Shafia London Joins Elite Global Leadership Programme Read More »
Barbados’ economic growth has slowed to 1.4 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, down from 2.3 per cent the previous year, with tourism weakness and rising unemployment cited as key factors.
Barbados Economic Growth Decelerates to 1.4% in First Nine Months of 2026 Read More »
Commonwealth officials are calling for a coordinated push to expand trade between Africa and the Caribbean, citing analysis that reveals significant untapped economic potential despite current low trade volumes between the regions.
Commonwealth Leaders Eye Africa-Caribbean Trade Boom as New Routes Open Read More »
Four hypothetical profiles show how different circumstances can lead to very different Canadian immigration strategies for Haitian nationals exploring options beyond the United States.
Four Paths to Canada: How Haitian TPS Holders Can Assess Their Immigration Options Read More »
The IMF upgraded its 2026 growth forecast but warned of deepening divides between wealthy nations riding an AI boom and poorer countries struggling with soaring energy costs tied to Middle East conflict.
IMF Sees Modest Growth Rebound, But Warns Developing Nations Face Energy Crunch Read More »
Dominican President Luis Abinader has opened discussions with Venezuela’s interim president about purchasing fuel directly from the South American nation, marking a new phase in diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Dominican Republic Explores Fuel Imports from Venezuela Read More »
US President Donald Trump has appointed conservative commentator Katie Zacharia as his new White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt who stepped down in August after becoming a prominent public face of his second administration.
Trump Names Conservative Commentator Katie Zacharia as White House Press Secretary Read More »
King Charles III arrived in Guyana on October 29 for a historic two-day state visit marking 60 years of UK-Guyana diplomatic relations. The monarch was welcomed with military honours by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali and senior officials at Cheddi Jagan International Airport.
Monarch Touches Down in Georgetown as UK and Guyana Mark Six Decades of Ties Read More »
