WRB forced to drop Grenada power company after court battle- Blames Government!

By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 The Grenada government’s “unwillingness” to work together to keep Grenlec delivering consistent power to Grenadians has forced the Tampa based power company, WRB, to…

Global Cannabis market to reach $147bn by 2027- The Caribbean will capitalise!

A CBD producer says the Caribbean will capitalise on cannabis growth trends as the market is expected to reach $147bn by year 2027. Elvis “Papi” Edwards, owner/operator of CBDxr, told…

The Islands Of The Bahamas Swept The 2020 Travel Award Circuit

Despite an unprecedented year, The Bahamas continues to position itself as a leading Caribbean travel destination and received top accolades from consumer, trade and niche vertical award shows. With its unique geography of 16…

Top hotels in St Maarten to reopen in New Year- 75 people back to work!

By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 More resorts around the Caribbean are opening for the New Year as the Royal Palm and Flamingo Beach resort’s in St Maarten to re-open…

Barbadian to run for NYC district council- has confidence in victory!

Republished from The Barbados Today December 29, 2020 A Barbadian-born, retired New York Police Department (NYPD) detective has thrown her hat in the race for the 46th New York City…

Shell takes 50% stake in Colombian oil and gas firm!

By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 Oil giant, Shell, takes a 50 percent stake in Colombian oil and gas firm to continue its offshore, deep water exploration. Ecopetrol S.A. hereby…

Canadian company extends PPA in Nicaragua into 2039

By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 A Canadian firm extends their power purchase agreement (PPA) in geothermal facility in Nicaragua into 2039. Polaris Infrastructure, a Toronto-based company engaged in the operation,…

Royal Caribbean puts up $40m in loans for travel advisors.

By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 Cruise giant puts up $40m for travel advisors in an attempt to spur sailings in 2021 when they resume operations. Royal Caribbean, in a…

Shopping giant to open new warehouses in Jamaica and Guatemala by early 2022

By: Staff Writer December 29, 2020 Shopping giant and warehouse club is proceeding with construction of two new warehouses in Jamaica and Guatemala for a Spring 2022 opening.  PriceSmart, Inc.,…

VIDEO: Beaches Turks and Caicos reopens- premier does the slide in excitement!

VIDEO: Beaches Turks and Caicos reopens- premier does the slide in excitement! By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 Beaches Turks and Caicos, one of Sandals Resorts International’s resort brands has…

EDITORIAL: Let us look forward to 2021, but not waste the last moments of 2020.

For many of us, the year 2020 has been a total wash. Thank you China, for you wasting the lives of millions around the world and costing the lives of…

Cable & Wireless may have sold access to their mobile network for China to track Americans in the Caribbean!

By: Staff Writer December 25, 2020 Shocking allegations that the telecommunications giant in the Caribbean, Cable & Wireless (C&W), who owns BTC in The Bahamas and Flow in Barbados, may…