EDITORIAL: The new COVID-19 strain is spreading- God help us!
The new COVID-19 strain seems to be spreading. First announced in the United Kingdom about two weeks ago, it has now been seen in 13 other countries including Japan, Canada,…
VIDEO: Feast Day of St Stephen the martyr- Daily devotions!
Today’s devotions are led by Archdeacon The Rev. Father Earl Hepburn of the Northern Bahamas Archdeaconry and Rector of the Church of the Ascension in Lucaya, Grand Bahama.
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…
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…