As Hurricane Melissa sweeps across the Caribbean, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has assured visitors that their safety remains the government’s highest priority. The Tourism Emergency Operations Centre (TEOC), which operates under the Ministry of Tourism, has been fully activated to coordinate all hurricane-related efforts within the tourism sector. Acting as the central hub, […]
BAKU, Azerbaijan (November 19, 2024) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is taking the fight for climate resilience to the world stage at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, addressing the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Representing 44.5 million residents across the region, the CTO will advocate for stronger global action to combat […]
Cuba is recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Rafael, which slammed into the island last Wednesday evening as a powerful Category 3 storm. The hurricane left widespread destruction in its wake, including the collapse of hundreds of homes, extensive damage to the national power grid, and significant infrastructure disruption. Although no fatalities have been […]
In a display of community spirit, nearly 40 employees from Sunwing Vacations Group and Sunwing Airlines recently joined forces with GlobalMedic for a humanitarian aid packing event aimed at supporting local communities in Jamaica affected by Hurricane Beryl this past July. GlobalMedic, a registered Canadian charity, has been providing crisis relief services for over 20 […]
JN Money Services Limited, a subsidiary of the JN Group, has expanded its operations with a new office in Simcoe at 44 Peel Street. This move aims to provide enhanced services to the growing population of seasonal workers in the area. According to Horace Hines, General Manager of JN Money Services Limited, the decision was […]
Curaçao has officially joined the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as its sixth Associate Member, marking a significant step in its regional integration. CARICOM Secretary-General Carla Barnett extended a warm welcome to Curaçao, expressing anticipation for the island’s active participation in the organization. Prime Minister Gilmar Pisas of Curaçao emphasized that the island’s membership will not conflict […]
Tourism Minister Carlos James has indicated that St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ tourism sector might take nearly two years to fully recover from the damage inflicted by Hurricane Beryl on July 1. According to James, experts estimate that recovery from such a natural disaster could require up to 23 months to restore full economic activity. […]
The JN Group, through its subsidiaries JN Money Services Limited and JN Cayman, has launched the I Support Jamaica Fund to provide crucial support for Jamaicans impacted by Hurricane Beryl. The JN Foundation is overseeing the fund, which also has backing from the governments of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Donations will primarily aid in […]
CIBC has announced its commitment to support hurricane relief efforts in Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Beryl, through its Caribbean subsidiary, CIBC Caribbean. The company will make an initial donation of $100,000 via CIBC Caribbean’s ComTrust Foundation to aid in the recovery efforts. Mark St. Hill, Chief Executive Officer of CIBC Caribbean and Chair of […]
CARICOM’s Ministerial Taskforce on Agriculture is set to convene this week to devise a comprehensive action plan aimed at revitalizing the Caribbean’s agricultural sector in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl’s devastating impact across multiple countries. During a live broadcast on Sunday, CARICOM’s chair and Guyana’s President, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, underscored the profound economic and infrastructural […]
