Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism and Investment, The Honourable Charles Fernandez has extended congratulations to Keisha Schahaff who will be the first Antiguan and Barbudan and Caribbean woman to…
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Tribute to Sir Sidney L. Poitier KBE
by BVC January 14, 2022The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, along with members of the Ministry’s Senior Executive Management Team and Staff,… -
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GCF Approves Grant Funding for Pre-accreditation of MED, BSIF and Technical Support for BNPAS
by BVC January 14, 2022The Ministry of Economic Development, Belize’s National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the newly formed Climate Finance Unit (CFU), is pleased to announce the GCF’s approval… -
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END OF YEAR MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) DR CARLA N. BARNETT
by BVC January 14, 2022Dec. 20, 2021 The joy of this festive period is once again tempered by the continuing onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the year, our immediate concern has been how best… -
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Introducing The New Star Of “Taste Of The Stars” At Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica At Peninsula Papagayo
by BVC January 14, 2022Costa Rican astronomy expert JJ Fonseca Anchia is the charismatic new guide for an out-of-this-world culinary and stargazing experience Gastronomy meets astronomy in “Taste of the Stars,” the world-renowned dining… -
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Regional Coconut industry strengthened, as IICA, CARDI and ITC sign Letter of Intent for cooperation
by BVC January 14, 2022Global coconut market demand is at an all-time high and projected to grow exponentially over the next ten years. Increasing awareness of its health benefits, rising applications in the food… -
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CTO Launches Online Training and Development Learning Centre
by BVC December 15, 2021The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reached agreement with the Canada-based e-learning courseware development company, Velsoft, to further advance the regional tourism development agency’s virtual training and development programme. As… -
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CDB to strengthen ties with Trinidad and Tobago
by BVC December 15, 2021President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon has pledged to work even more closely with Trinidad and Tobago as the Bank seeks to strengthen ties with the… -
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Travel Trends 2022: Long term stays and Family trips
by BVC December 15, 2021A revolution is changing how we live and work, bringing about a revolution in how we travel. The COVID-19 pandemic has suddenly untethered tens of millions of people from the… -
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RBC Royal Bank named Caribbean’s Best Private Bank
by BVC December 15, 2021Royal Bank of Canada (“RBC”) has been named the Caribbean's Best Private Bank by Global Finance Magazine for the second consecutive year. RBC also captured local Best Private Bank awards… -
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WIRSPA Welcomes New Directors and Renews Its Commitment to Promoting Responsible Drinking
by BVC December 15, 2021Representatives for Belize, Grenada and Haiti respectively were officially welcomed recently to the board of West Indies Rum and Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA). Amanda Perdomo of Travellers Liquors, Kirk Seetahal… -
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Caribbean small businesses awarded close to US$1M in grants post-pandemic
by BVC December 15, 2021Grants totalling nearly US$1M have been awarded to 61 small businesses in CARIFORUM member states to provide a bridge post-pandemic and increase exports in domestic and international markets. The Technical… -
Message from the CTO The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) joins our member countries, allied and affiliate members and Caribbean tourism interests in celebrating Caribbean Tourism Month in November, reaffirming our…
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Montserrat’s Tourism Training Programme Ends With Tour Guide Training
by BVC November 12, 2021The Montserrat Tourism Division ended its 2021 tourism stakeholder training programme with a one-week workshop that focused on tour guiding, and tour and taxi operations. The course, which ran from… -
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat in collaboration with key regional institutions, development partners and Member States celebrates CARICOM Energy Month (CEM) 2021, throughout the month of November. Energy remains a strategic…
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