Barbados real estate is doing well considering the effects of the global pandemic. Sales and rental of properties were surprising high in 2020, in spite of a turbulent economy brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Human rights activists are concerned at the increasing brutality and killing of the Garifuna people on the Honduran island of Roatan as criminals and uncaring government policies devastate their rich lands.
Honduras has become one of the world’s most dangerous places for environmental land rights activists after a series of murders there in the past two years.
Jamaica’s entertainment industry has been among the most hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. But unlike many other sectors which have also suffered losses, the entertainment industry has remained closed but its workers have not received government assistance.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines citizens affected by the major eruptions spewing from La Soufrière volcano will benefit from a United Nations $29.2 million appeal.
Barbados tourism received a welcome boost last week when a major cruise line announced it will be the hub for a new itinerary.
Trinidad and Tobago health authorities have urged the population to be “extra vigilant” after confirming that three people had contracted the Brazilian variant of the COVID-19) coronavirus. The country is still gripped by the deadly virus. The Brazilian strain is one of the most virulent.
Anguilla has been forced into lockdown for the next fortnight due to a sudden surge COVID-19 cases this week.
Antigua Sailing Week is turning into a virtual event this year because of the pandemic.
Guyana estimates its future oil production will be 1 million barrels per day by 2027, from seven floating production, storage, and offloading vessels in the country, according to natural resources minister Vickram Bharrat.