France captain Kylian Mbappe has ended his long-standing partnership with Nike to sign with Swiss sportswear brand On, marking the brand’s major entry into the global football market.
Mbappe Switches to Swiss Brand On, Ending Long Nike Run Read More »
Jamaica’s dollar weakened marginally in Friday trading, closing at $157.85 per US dollar, down 13 cents, as regional currency markets adjusted.
Jamaica’s Dollar Weakens Against US Currency in Friday Trading Read More »
An Eastern Caribbean fintech startup is expanding its mobile payments service to three more islands, according to a company press release.
Eastern Caribbean Fintech Expands Mobile Payments to Three More Islands Read More »
Siemens Energy is mobilising to take over operations of Guyana’s 300MW Wales power plant, with the first turbine expected online by year’s end. The arrangement includes five years of operations and maintenance, plus two decades of long-term turbine support.
Siemens Energy Gears Up to Run Guyana’s 300MW Wales Power Plant Read More »
The CARICOM Private Sector Organization is warning that Panama Canal restrictions tied to drought could put up to US$10 billion of Caribbean imports at risk, with costs and scarcity likely to ripple through regional supply chains and consumer prices.
A UWI Cave Hill scientist has rejected offers from global pharmaceutical giants to keep his microbe discoveries in Barbados, with export officials calling the move a potential multi-billion-dollar opportunity for the island.
Barbados eyes billions from microbe patents as scientist rejects pharma buyout Read More »
Barbados manufacturers are sounding the alarm over rising operating costs that threaten to force industry layoffs, with hopes pinned on the winter tourism season and export growth to provide relief.
Barbados manufacturers brace for tough times as costs squeeze profits Read More »
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal has ordered Spectrum Insurance Brokers to pay a former employee $6.8 million after finding his 2019 dismissal by redundancy was unjustifiable, citing the company’s failure to follow proper consultation and fairness procedures.
Tribunal Orders Insurance Firm to Pay $6.8M Over Wrongful Redundancy Read More »
Guyana’s refinery debate often misframes the project as competing with global facilities. Instead, the real question is whether a small domestic refinery can supply fuel more cheaply and reliably than importing it.
Guyana’s Refinery Case: Why Domestic Supply Beats Global Competition Read More »
One Communications is crafting plans to expand telecommunications to Guyana’s interior over the next five years, though financial viability of serving low-population areas remains a key constraint, the company’s CEO said Friday.
