Link between Caribbean heat and health problems
From Curacao Chronicle ST GEORGE’S – The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) says there is no mistaking the link between the increase in temperatures and health problems in the region and it’s on a mission to find…
Prince Harry’s most awkward moments from his Caribbean tour
By CORINNE HELLER From Enews Chris Jackson – WPA Pool/Getty Images Awkward! That is the best word to describe several key moments from Prince Harry‘s Caribbean visit. Harry is on a two-week tour of the area. He is traveling on behalf of…
‘Go, Go, Go’: Harry releases turtles on Caribbean beach
From BBC Five baby turtles kept safe by conservationists have been released back into the sea by Prince Harry. Volunteers monitoring nests near Lovers Beach on Nevis had found the green sea turtle hatchlings in undergrowth. The prince, who is…
Hospitality workers from the Caribbean to train at Buckingham Palace
From itv News UK Hospitality workers from the Caribbean will go to England’s Royal Households to train in a new scholarship scheme. Prince Harry launched the programme which will see nine promising workers in food and entertainment get the chance…
Destinations of the week
7 Under-the-Radar Caribbean Islands By Kate Traverson from The Knot Find the road (or beach) less traveled with one of these tropical hidden gems. Your honeymoon is the perfect opportunity to get away from it all with the one you…
IMF committed to assisting Caribbean countries address challenges, says deputy MD
By LK Hewlett From Caribbean News Now PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (WINN) — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has re-affirmed its commitment to working with Caribbean nations in addressing the challenges that stand in the way of securing strong, inclusive…
Global and Regional Challenges to Caribbean Economic Development – 2016 High Level Caribbean Forum on Shifting Tides: Challenges and Opportunities
By Tao Zhang, IMF Deputy Managing Director From International Monetary Fund November 2, 2016 Introduction Honorable Prime Ministers, Ministers, Central Bank Governors, friends and colleagues, good morning. On behalf of the International Monetary Fund, I am honored and pleased to…
A royal snub for local media
By Brenton Henry From Antigua Observer Much like when then British Prime Minister David Cameron refused to grant interviews during a 2015 visit to the Caribbean, Prince Harry is poised to do the same during a royal visit here next…
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Free trade taking toll on health of Caribbean school children
From CARICOM GEORGE TOWN Cayman Islands, Demerara Waves – Caribbean health and education experts have lamented the impact of free trade on the consumption of certain foods and beverages that are badly affecting the health of the region’s children. Senior…
Grenada government postpones constitutional referendum again
From Caribbean News Now ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — Citing a need for additional time to complete the public education process, the government of Grenada has postponed yet again the referendum on constitutional reform most recently planned for October 27. In…
