The Caribbean cannot afford to be passive in the face of global challenges, regional leaders say

The opening ceremony of the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government saw more than just a display of regional unity and the pomp of a bi-annual regional conference, but the shift of geo-political dynamics saw Caribbean leaders calling for a renewed...

Aci Europe congress: "Athens declaration and call to action" presented

At the 35th Annual congress and general assembly of Aci Europe (Airports Council International, the association that brings together European airport managers) taking place in Athens (18-20 June 2025), European airports and airlines represented by...

Digital Marketplace Coming for Local Farmers and Fishers

A new digital platform designed to connect buyers with local farmers and fishers is in development, announced Minister John Osborne. At a community meeting on June 5, Osborne outlined the vision for a dual-purpose software tool that will allow...

The cheering fantasies of Oliver Messel

Through the grey downbeat years of postwar austerity, we nursed cheering fantasies of a life more lavishly colourful and hedonistic. Oliver Messel fed them: born into Edwardian privilege, the epitome of well-connected metropolitan sophistication,...

Report calls for youth skills in film, fashion, agribusiness

AFRICA A new World Bank report suggests that Africa’s future economic progress will depend on improving access to quality tertiary education, skills development and technical training. However, the report, 21st-Century Africa: Governance and...

Alien womb revelation? Scientists discover 'fetus' inside mysterious Peruvian mummy

"Alien" mummies unearthed in Peru has taken a shocking twist — scientists now assert they've uncovered a fetus nestled within the womb of one of the mysterious, three-fingered entities. This revelation adds a spine-tingling chapter to a saga that...

ECCU countries to debate new banking legislation

ST GEORGE’S (CMC): The Grenada Parliament will debate next week legislation that will provide for administrative fines of EC$10,000 (EC $1=US$0.37 cents) for financial institutions that violate a code or codes of conduct under the new legislation....

Travelers prepare for globe-trotting challenges under Trump administration

Beatriz Meehan, 68, remembers traveling to Rome, Italy, two decades ago. Back then, she was left with the impression that the locals loved Americans, she said. After visiting Europe again in March, she no longer feels the same way. The Colorado...

Chairman calls for fast-tracking of movement of goods within OECS

By Kenton X. Chance KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (CMC) — The chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre, Tuesday called for the fast-tracking of a regime to ensure the free movement of goods. “We...

Caribbean Blue Waters: Company shares market expansion, export plans 

Business Ryan Hamilton-Davis 10 Hrs Ago Crates of Blue Waters products stacked on shelves at the company's manufacturing facility in Orange Grove Road, Tacarigua on January 13. - Photos by Faith Ayoung Blue Waters Products started in 1999 with...

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, February 2025

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...

Caribbean Blue Waters

Business Ryan Hamilton-Davis 3 Hrs Ago Crates of Blue Waters products stacked on shelves at the company's manufacturing facility in Orange Grove Road, Tacarigua on January 13. - Photos by Faith Ayoung Blue Waters Products started in 1999 with only...

How British Overseas Territories work - and how you can visit or live in one of them

The British Overseas Territories (BOTs), from the financial powerhouse of the Cayman Islands to the untamed beauty of South Georgia, are often recognised but not fully understood. Are these "British" spots merely havens for the rich to avoid...

Antoni Gaudí’s eccentric holy path: Spain’s famous architect was unlike other would-be saints

On 14 April, the late Pope Francis declared the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí a Venerable Servant of God, recognising his heroic virtues. In doing so, he honoured a mightily talented creative spirit and much revered eccentric. Gaudí, who died a...

British Overseas Territories: how you can visit or even live in one of these tax-free havens

From the financial hub of the Cayman Islands to the rugged natural beauty of South Georgia, British Overseas Territories (BOTs) might ring a bell - but do you truly grasp what they are? Are these "British" locales simply tax havens for the...

Jeff Bezos' visit to island sparks panic

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez were seen basking in Montserrat last month. But the couple's visit in Montserrat sparked panic and fear among locals as they thought the duo arrived there "on business". Bezos and Sanchez...

COTE and Pulmonary Comorbidities Predict Moderate-to-Severe Acute Exacerbation and Hospitalization in COPD

Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a pervasive and severe pulmonary disease, ranking as the third most common cause of death in China.1,2 Comorbidity is typically characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of two or...

ECCB reports positive growth outlook for the region

The Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) has reported notable growth, with the ECCB projecting a positive economic outlook for 2025, expected to range between 3.5 percent and 4.5 percent. This growth is expected to be driven by the tourism...

Jeff Bezos' $500M superyacht causes panic in tiny Caribbean nation with fears he wants to buy up island

Jeff Bezos and fiancée Lauren Sanchez, were spotted sunning themselves in Montserrat earlier this month sparking major panic among locals fearing the billionaire was in town 'on business'. The Amazon founder, 60, and Sanchez, 55, were visiting the...

Simplification or deregulation, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' senior energy and environment reporter Robert Hodgson . Key diary dates Monday 10 February - Tuesday 11 February: AI Intelligence action summit, Paris. Tuesday 11 February: EU Parliament plenary to...