Economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions stall growth in Latin America and Caribbean region, UN says
From UN News Citing “an external context of greater uncertainty and growing complexity”, the head of the UN Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), said on Wednesday that the region’s economic growth is expected to decline. Launching the Economic Survey…
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Exports of essential oils from the Caribbean to Europe are increasing due to the boom in natural cosmetics
Natural cosmetics are growing at an annual rate of 8-10% in the EU, increasing demand for natural ingredients like essential oils 50% of British consumers favour cosmetics made from natural ingredients, the highest figure in Europe In the past year,…
Economic slowdown continues with regional GDP expected to grow by 0.5% in 2019
ECLAC presents its Economic Survey of Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the importance of expanding fiscal space and reorienting investment, productivity and monetary policies to spur the economies of countries in the region. (July 31, 2019) The Economic Commission for…
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Toyota will move its Latin America Headquarters to Argentina and not Brazil
By Xiu Ying From Rio Times The transfer of the operations of its Division for Latin America and the Caribbean (LACD) from Japan to Argentina will generate new jobs in the country. Toyota has been operating in Latin America and…
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Caribbean warned of recurrent episodes of heat stress
From Jamaica Observer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) is warning about “recurrent episodes of heat stress” as the drought affecting the region continues. In its latest Caribbean Climate Outlook Newsletter, the CIMH said…
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Caribbean lawsuit challenges St. Vincent’s anti-gay law
From 76crimes The Caribbean island nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is the focus for the latest in a continuing series of legal challenges to anti-gay laws inherited from the region’s colonial past. St. Vincent anti-gay law challenged 26…
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US based Caribbean blogger Jay Blessed, attacks taboo topics with ‘In My Head.’
From Ebuzztt For years, Jay Blessed has stood as a powerful brand on the Caribbean entertainment circuit. Jamie Alleyne at the helm, the Jay Blessed brand based in Brooklyn, New York has delved deep into topics of varying cultural and…
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Sargassum seaweed clean-up costs Caribbean US$120 million
From South Florida Caribbean News KINGSTON, Jamaica – The unprecedented levels of sargassum seaweed that washed up on Caribbean beaches in 2018 resulted in estimated clean-up costs of US$120 million, according to Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism and Co-Chair of the Global Tourism…
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WHO urges Caribbean countries to invest in eliminating hepatitis
From Jamaica Observer GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging Caribbean countries to take advantage of recent reductions in the costs of diagnosing and treating viral hepatitis, and scale up investments in disease elimination. A new…
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How to start a business in the Caribbean
How many of us like our bosses? Probably not that many. Think about it. How many hours have you worked in your life with the sole purpose of making money for somebody else? Probably too many. It is no surprise…
