The plight of the Panama Canal, crippled by a severe drought, paints a stark picture of our times where the forces of nature, economics, and human activity collide. Here, in this narrow strip of water, the fragility of our global systems is laid bare. Reduced to 24 daily crossings from 38, the Canal’s woes signify […]
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The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has launched a series of country missions to its Protocol Member States, aiming to increase public awareness about the benefits of the Economic Union and the European Union-funded Regional Integration Through Growth Harmonisation and Technology (RIGHT) programme. These missions, taking place from November 5 to December 7,
Accordng to the BBC, 2023 has been confirmed to being the warmest year on record, primarily due to human-induced climate change and intensified by the natural El Niño weather event. The EU’s climate service reports that last year was approximately 1.48C warmer than the pre-industrial average. Notably, almost every day since July 2023 set a
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In Guyana, six children were rescued late Tuesday after their canoe capsized while they were returning home to Venezuela. The incident occurred on the Cuyuni River, which borders Guyana and Venezuela. The children, students of the Eteringbang Primary School in Guyana, were traveling back to their community in San Martin, Venezuela, when their canoe sank.
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North American Travel Advisors are showing strong confidence in the Caribbean’s potential for robust travel in 2024. This sentiment was echoed during a recent meeting of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Board members and Chapter Presidents from all 50 U.S. states, held at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort. ASTA President and CEO Zane
A local dancehall artist from Trinidad and Tobago, Kashif “Kman 6ixx” Alexander, is facing resistance from the public in Grenada regarding his planned performance for the island’s 50th independence anniversary. This pushback is due to safety concerns following a recent violent incident in Trinidad and Tobago involving the artist. In December 2023, a shooting incident
A new survey by PwC, one of the world’s largest consulting firms, reveals that more executives are feeling optimistic about the global economy, yet there is a growing concern about the future of their companies without significant overhauls. This sentiment comes amid challenges posed by climate change and technological advancements like artificial intelligence. The survey,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for the Western Hemisphere at the United States Department of Defence, Daniel Erikson meeting with Caricom Secretary General, Dr Carla Barnett Erikson explained that the US views gun trafficking as a law enforcement issue. The goal is to provide resources for investigating and prosecuting these crimes. He emphasized the complexity
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Hackers have found a new way to break into people’s Google accounts without needing their passwords. They’re using a type of harmful software, called malware, which takes advantage of small files called “cookies” that websites use to remember who you are. Researchers at a security company called CloudSEK discovered this problem. They found out that
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The Caribbean nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, known for its idyllic beaches, is actually financially sustained by something quite different: the sale of its citizenship. This “golden passport” program allows foreigners to obtain citizenship for a minimum of $100,000, offering tax breaks and visa-free European travel. In 2023, this program was expected to bring
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