ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- With the gradual resolution to a number of logistical issues, the date for the launch of the Caribbean’s new inter-island ferry service, will soon be announced. In a statement on Wednesday, Benjamin Ross, CEO...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- In 2008 the government of Trinidad and Tobago recognized the importance of business tourism and agreed to the establishment of a national Convention Bureau, with the mandate to position Port of Spain as the Meetings and Conference...
GEORGETOWN, Guyana -- In pursuit of a seamless economic space there was need for swift action, towards “the regulation of the financial sector, fiscal strategies, marketing of the Caribbean brand and inward investment policies.” This was the...
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Negotiations on the proposed importation of natural gas by pipeline from Trinidad are slated to begin at month-end. Following a Cabinet decision on Thursday, February 18, the initiative is in keeping with the government's...
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Centrica will buy the Trinidadian gas properties of Suncor Energy Inc for $380 million, giving the owner of British Gas its first toehold in a liquefied natural gas project, the company said on Thursday. The deal...
CASTRIES, St Lucia (NEMO) -- A total of 23,986 Swiss francs (US$22,379) has been allocated from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Disaster Relief Emergency Fund to deploy two Regional Intervention Team members to...
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- With less than one week remaining for the Caribbean’s largest and most anticipated celebration, Trinidad Carnival, the island is a buzz with final preparations for the event. Hotels on the island are at full capacity with...
CASTRIES, St Lucia (CMMB) -- A weekly recap of the major financial highlights on the regional and international markets. Approximately 19,000 shares changed ownership on the ECSE. This resulted from trading in 5 equity securities, of which 3 advanced...
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad-- Dynamic kite boarders and wind surfers prepare for a competition of epic proportions at the ultimate “Festival of Wind”. In the month of February competition is not only limited to Kings and Queens of Carnival or...
BELMOPAN, Belize -- January 28, 2010, hundreds of people packed the Pierre Hotel Auditorium in Manhattan, New York City, to attend the American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) $500 per plate On Thursday, fundraiser, when awards...
