Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirms the importance of moving towards modern planning with a long-term vision for implementation of the 2030 Agenda
Senior authorities from countries in the region inaugurated today the XVII Meeting of the Regional Council for Planning, which is being held through Friday, August 30, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Countries of Latin America and the Caribbean reaffirmed today the importance…
Call for Caribbean destinations to unite against ‘Predatory’ cruise lines
By James Ellsmoor From Forbes Worth over US$117 billion, the cruise industry is one of the fastest-growing leisure markets in the world. Robert MacLellan is proposing the Caribbean creates the Organization of Tourism Economy Countries (OTEC) inspired by the Organization…
Caribbean real-estate company launches $75 million STO
By Nicholas Marinoff From Decrypt La Estancia is offering tokenized stakes in real-estate properties in paradise, promising tax incentives and “easy citizenship” in the Dominican Republic. Might real-estate investors and fans of tokenized, digital assets have found a match made in paradise?…
Cayman: Gamers Bay 4!
Gaming & Technology Convention In The Cayman Islands. Happening Sept 28-29 | JGHS Gymnasium A must attend event for both kids and adults! The Gamers Bay event hosts competitions & virtual reality experiences unlike any other on island. While the…
Glasgow University’s ‘bold’ move to pay back slave trade profits
By Hannah Capella From BBC Glasgow University has agreed to raise and spend £20m in reparations after discovering it benefited by millions of pounds from the slave trade. It is believed to be the first institution in the UK to…
Now heading for Windward Islands, Dorian could reach Puerto Rico as a hurricane
By Bob Henson from Weather Underground Watches and warnings have been hoisted for much of the Windward Islands and Puerto Rico in advance of Tropical Storm Dorian, which is gradually organizing over the warm waters of the western Atlantic deep…
Canada supports climate resilience efforts in the Caribbean
By Serena Grant From JIS Story Highlights Development Officer, Public Affairs, at the Canadian High Commission, Nadene Newsome, says Canada is committed to supporting the Caribbean’s climate resilience efforts. Representing High Commissioner of Canada, Her Excellency Laurie Peters, at the…
Caribbean airlift – waking up in Paradise
By Ir. Damien Richardson From Fifty Sky Shades When Adam woke up that first day in paradise, as his eyes, hears, nose, and all of his body senses began to be activated; that must have been an unbelievable experience. But I…
World energy scenarios 2017 | Latin America & the Caribbean energy scenarios
From World Energy Council The report ‘Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC) Energy Scenarios’ examines the future of the regional energy context to 2060. Three plausible, relevant and challenging regional scenarios are presented, which provide a clear and enabling framework…
Aimbridge Hospitality expands Caribbean presence with 6 resorts [inc Cayman’s Grand Hyatt]
Nation’s Largest Hotel Management Company Makes Waves With Addition of Hot New Caribbean Resorts DALLAS, TX – Aimbridge Hospitality, the nation’s largest independent hotel management company, is heating up its international portfolio with the addition of six Caribbean resorts. The…






