News America, KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thurs. Nov. 9, 2023: Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness has strongly condemned the “barbaric and merciless” murder of two schoolboys in Jamaica earlier this week, emphasizing that all forms of violence are abhorrent and must be severely punished. The victims, Justin Perry and Nacholive Smith of Chetwood Primary School, were shot […]
News Americas, ORANJESTAD, ARUBA, Fri. Nov. 10, 2023: On November 10, 2023, Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands extended her Caribbean visit to the picturesque island of Aruba, where she made a significant stop at the renowned National Park Arikok. The visit to this natural sanctuary showcased the Princess’s commitment to environmental conservation and specifically focused […]
News Americas, RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Weds. Nov. 22, 2023: In a significant move to boost sustainable development in the Caribbean, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) has signed two vital Framework Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with the governments of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Kitts and Nevis. This strategic partnership, led by SFD’s […]
By Dr. Lorraine Sobers News Americas, PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Weds. Nov. 29, 2023: There are two types of people: those who accept and adopt new technology before it becomes mainstream and those who wait for the hype to die down. The energy sector has its fair share of hype and buzzwords. New technology, born […]
By Meredith Arnold McIntyre News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Nov. 28, 2023: The Guyanese economy continues to grow very rapidly, driven by the booming oil sector and supported by the government’s modernization plans. GDP continues to expand at an unprecedented rate following growth of 62.3 percent in 2022 (the highest in the world) economic […]
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. Nov. 22, 2023: As the clock struck midnight on September 1, 2023, the Caribbean’s gaming industry witnessed a transformative change. The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) took a decisive step, beginning to issue gaming licences directly to operators. This pivotal move aligns with a period of rapid growth in […]
News Americas, Miami, FL, Tues. Nov. 21, 2023: As the primary online marketplace specializing in Caribbean products, Caribshopper is thrilled to announce the introduction of authentic Caribbean liquor to its extensive product catalog, arriving just in time for the holiday season. This exciting expansion brings the islands’ exotic and vibrant “spirits” even closer to customers […]
By Arthur Deakin News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Tues. Nov., 21, 2023: The recent merging of oil and gas companies in the U.S. indicate that energy majors see a long-term future for specific hydrocarbons in the energy transition. Chevron’s announcement of their US$53 billion all stock acquisition of Hess, and ExxonMobil’s US$59 billion merger with Pioneer […]
By Candice Dorwish Special To News Americas News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Tues. Nov. 21, 2023: The Guyana parliament’s decision to create – what amounts to – a zero tax clause in the petroleum production agreement keeps power and wealth in the hands of its foreign counterparties and contributes to Guyana’s economic inequality. Additionally, it […]
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Nov. 16, 2023: Hard Beat Communications, the Award Winning, Multicultural Digital Ad & PR Agency, today announced its recognition as a 2023 Global Award and 2023 Clutch Champion winner. Honorees are selected based on their industry expertise and ability to deliver, scores that are calculated based on the client […]
