The Barbados cabinet has approved the request for both Panama and Mexico to establish diplomatic missions in Barbados, which will help trade relations with those nations. Panama is a key regional hub for shipping and air freight.
Dominica held its annual carnival on February 12 and 13 and it was a huge success, filled with colour, music, and celebration that captivated locals and visitors alike.
The exit of the regional airline LIAT (Leeward Islands Air Transport 1974 Ltd) from the skies of the Caribbean has left a void in regional air travel with wider implications that have already begun to reverberate across the region. LIAT’s final flight was on January 24th.
Jamaica has strengthened its laws on domestic violence as the government aims to better protect victims there where there is a widespread reluctance to report such cases to authorities.
The Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival returns with more than 30 performances including jazz, gospel,Caribbean fusion and afro beats.
Trinidad and Tobago has initiated discussions with several European nations regarding the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Jamaica received a big international boost after the S Hotel in Montego Bay ranked as the No1 All-Inclusive Caribbean resort in the USA TODAY newspaper.
Barbados is so proud of the high quality and popularity of its rum which is renowned worldwide that it is looking to create a rum heritage trail.
Trinidad could soon attract volcano enthusiasts after experts discovered a new set of small mud volcanoes.
Trinidad and Tobago’s reputation for violence has been further damaged by a catalogue of murders in the first week of the new year.