The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has begun engaging citizens of member states on issues impacting their lives, the challenges facing the region, and the development opportunities for the…
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January 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Wyndham Hotel Group Announces New US$160 Million Project in Nevis
by BVC January 24, 2017The New Year has ushered in a major new development in Nevis. Nevis has enjoyed its status as an authentic Caribbean island, with boutique hotels, delicious cuisine, and a wealth… -
BahamasJanuary 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Bahamian Sand Considered for Replenishing Eroded Florida Beaches
by BVC January 24, 2017The US is looking at Bahamian sand as a resource to shore-up Florida's eroding coastline, an Associated Press (AP) story revealed. The story explained that the Water Resources Development Act… -
JamaicaJanuary 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
National Security Minister Announces Measures to Combat Crime and Violence in Jamaica
by BVC January 24, 2017National Security Minister, Robert Montague, has announced a raft of measures to combat crime and violence and to improve the effectiveness of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) for 2017. Speaking… -
January 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Trinidad and Tobago Civil Society Ready to Tackle Climate Change in 2017
by BVC January 24, 2017Five civil society organizations (CSOs) in Trinidad and Tobago are starting 2017 ready to tackle climate change through raising awareness, advocating for strong policies and action, and implementing practical adaptation… -
January 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Former St. Kitts-Nevis Minister Weighs in on Caribbean Citizenship Programs
by BVC January 24, 2017With claims being made by the Dominica Prime Minister and various people on social media that Caribbean citizenship by investment programs (CIPs) are being unfairly targeted by the CBS network… -
BarbadosJanuary 2017Opening LinesPast Issues
Barbados Sets New Tourism Record for 2016
by BVC January 24, 2017A new tourism record was set for 2016 when 610,000 long-stay visitors visited Barbados. Prime Minister Freundel Stuart made the disclosure recently, when he hosted the first of four receptions… -
November 2016Opening LinesPast Issues
Building the Caribbean Internet Economy
by BVC November 23, 2016In the Caribbean, change is in the air. In fact, it’s in the cloud. There’s a new conversation among the community of technology experts who spearhead Caribbean Internet development, and… -
BahamasNovember 2016Opening LinesPast Issues
Bahamas Government Eyes $2 Billion Agri-Fishery Deal with China
by BVC November 23, 2016The government of The Bahamas has given the green light to its embassy in Beijing, China, to further pursue a possible agriculture and fisheries partnership with the Chinese that promises… -
November 2016Opening LinesPast Issues
IMF Committed to Assisting Caribbean Countries Address Challenges, Says Deputy MD
by BVC November 23, 2016The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has re-affirmed its commitment to working with Caribbean nations in addressing the challenges that stand in the way of securing strong, inclusive, and sustainable growth.… -
November 2016Opening LinesPast IssuesSt. Kitts & Nevis
IICA Holds Workshop on Food Labeling for Agro-Processors in St. Kitts-Nevis
by BVC November 23, 2016Small-scale agro-processors in St. Kitts and Nevis are now better positioned, as business proprietors, to contribute to sustainable agriculture development thanks to the timely intervention by the Inter-American Institute for… -
November 2016Opening LinesPast Issues
1 Month after Hurricane Matthew, Needs in Haiti Remain Vast, UN Reports
by BVC November 23, 2016As Haiti struggles to recover from the massive destruction wrought by Hurricane Matthew, which pummeled the tiny country one month ago on October 4, the United Nations warned that, while… -
October 2016Opening LinesPast Issues
Fifteen CARICOM Nationals Start Specialized Fisheries Training at Top Australian University
by BVC October 20, 2016Fifteen Caribbean Community (CARICOM) fisheries personnel, including senior fisheries officers, fisheries officers, analysts, and policy officers, traveled to Australia recently to participate in a specialized training course on “Enhancing Fisheries… -
October 2016Opening LinesPast Issues
St. Maarten to Host International Tech Conference
by BVC October 20, 2016The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) and the Internet Society (ISOC) will host an international tech conference called “St. Maarten on the Move” in Philipsburg, from October… -
October 2016Opening LinesPast Issues
Puerto Rico Anticipates Record-Breaking Cruise Season
by BVC October 20, 2016Puerto Rico is on its way to breaking cruise passenger records for the second time in three years. The island is the number one home port for cruise ships in…