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Dominica’s Michele Henderson wins CARICOM song competition
Dominican, jazz, fusion singer Michele Henderson is the winner of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) song competition, and her winning entry “Celebrating CARICOM” is now the regional body’s official
Bahamas Planning to Introduce 7.5 Percent Value Added Tax in 2015
The Bahamas is planning to introduce a new 7.5 percent value added tax, the government announced this week.
Venezuela Makes “Major Order” Of Haiti-Produced Tablets
PetroCaribe President Bernardo Alvarez made a 24-hour visit to Haiti on Tuesday to announce a “major order” placed by Venezuela’s government of tablet computers made in Haiti.
High energy costs a major challenge to regional competitiveness - CDB President
President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Dr. Warren Smith has singled out high energy costs as a major challenge to the region’s competitiveness.
Haiti Gets $45 Million Tourism Development Grant From World Bank
The World Bank’s Board of Directors has approved a $45 million grant to develop tourism in Haiti.
Haiti: World Bank Approves $58 Million Grant For Agriculture
The World Bank has approved a $58 million grant targeting improved access to local markets and services for agriculture in Haiti.
Barbados to Develop “Blueprint” For Science, Technology Education
Barbados’ government says it is planning to develop a “blueprint” to reform its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teaching across its education system.
GWP-C Spearheads the Launch of New Tools and Resources for the Caribbean Water Sector
As part of the two-day Meeting of Regional Partners in Water and Wastewater, the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C), the United Nations Environment Programme, Caribbean Regional Coordinatin
Bermuda Premier Resigns
Bermuda Premier Craig Cannonier has tendered his resignation, Governor George Fergusson confirmed on Monday evening.
St Lucia Government Planning to Enact Creative Industries Bill
St Lucia will move to enact a Creative Industries Bill for the country during the upcoming parliamentary session, according to St Lucia Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy.