THE BAHAMAS SIGNS SPACE TOURISM AGREEMENT WITH SPACEX

The Government of The Bahamas has announced a revolutionary agreement with aerospace company SpaceX to establish the Bahamas as a leading space tourism destination.  The Letter of Agreement (LOA) signed with The Bahamas’  Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (MOTIA)  positions the Bahamas as the exclusive location globally for witnessing SpaceX rocket booster landings on … Continued

MR. KILLA NOMINATED FOR “BEST SOCA ENTERTAINER” AT IRAWMA

Grenadian soca sensation Hollice Mapp, better known by his stage name Mr. Killa, has been nominated in the category of “Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer” at the upcoming 41st Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA).  Mr Killa, known for his energetic stage performances and unique sound, has had several memorable performances in the Virgin Islands.  … Continued

PREMIER ATTENDING 74TH OECS AUTHORITY MEETING

Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley, is attending the 74th Meeting of the OECS Authority being held in St. Kitts from February 14th to 15th, 2024.  The Premier’s attendance at this regional meeting is to continue promoting the overall socio-economic and political interests of the Virgin Islands.  Premier Wheatley is accompanied by Ms. Xyrah Wheatley, Assistant … Continued

BRITISH ROYAL NAVY PLAYS KEY ROLE IN MAJOR DRUG BUST OFF ST. CROIX

In a joint operation involving the British Royal Navy, Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and federal law enforcement agencies, a significant drug bust unfolded on Monday, resulting in the arrest of four Venezuelan nationals off the southwest coast of St. Croix. The individuals, identified as Daniel Marval-Navarro, Diesel Carreno-Carreno, Felix Jose-Bermudez, and Luis Lugo-Marval, now … Continued

PROTESTS ERUPT IN HAITI CALLING FOR PRIME MINISTER’S RESIGNATION

In a dramatic turn of events, protests erupted on Monday in various Haitian cities, including the capital Port-au-Prince, demanding the departure of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Security forces responded with tear gas grenades and rubber bullets, heightening tensions across the country. A growing number of Haitians accuse Prime Minister Ariel Henry of holding onto power … Continued

CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN UNVEILS REBRAND TO CIBC CARIBBEAN

CIBC FirstCaribbean unveiled its rebranded regional bank, CIBC Caribbean on January 30, promising it is not just a “cosmetic change but a strategic move to position ourselves as a modern, forward-thinking institution.” Speaking during the evening ceremony at the bank’s Barbados-based head office, Chief Executive Officer Mark St. Hill said the decision to rebrand “reflects … Continued

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA & CHINA ALIGN FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT ON HEELS OF NEW EMBASSY IN BEIJING

In a ceremony on Tuesday Januaray 23rd 2024, Antigua and Barbuds Prime Minister Gaston Browne officially opened Antigua and Barbuda’s new embassy in Beijing, China. The move marked a major milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. President Xi Jinping welcomed Browne, praising him as a “good friend” and thanking Antigua and Barbuda’s … Continued

CXC SIGNS MOU WITH COL FOR DISTANCE LEARNING AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has signed a 4-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to collaborate on distance education and building teaching capacity in the region. The virtual signing ceremony was held on January 16, 2024. CXC was represented by Deputy CEO Dr. Eduardo Ali, Special Adviser Doris McEachern, and … Continued