Venezuelan triple jumper Yulimar Rojas soared out to 15.67 metres on last Sunday to smash the world record with her final attempt, as she became the first woman Olympic champion in her country’s history. A charismatic presence throughout, Rojas began with a brilliant jump of 15.41m that took her 2cm beyond the Olympic record set […]
Unlike in many countries where people of African descent have continued to be “trapped” by institutional racism, in TT, emancipation holds a true meaning, according to the Prime Minister. In his Emancipation Day address, Dr Rowley said slavery existed in Africa before the Europeans arrived, but they turned the continent’s west coast into an organised […]
The Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHSFA) is advising Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States to intensify protective measures against the African Swine Fever (ASF) which is now confirmed to be in the Americas. The disease has already killed more than 800 pigs in two locations in the Dominican Republic. African Swine Fever is […]
The OECS Nationals Council Canada is delighted and honored to be part of this historic milestone celebration. As we marked this 40-year journey, it is significant that we pause and reflect on our foundation, the challenges and our proud record of achievements. The OECS came into being against the background of the struggle for decolonization […]
Tourism product development authorities in the Caribbean now have a resource from which to draw when developing their community-based tourism (CBT) programmes. The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has launched the Caribbean Community Tourism Network (CCTN) to provide a platform to support the continued development of CBT in the Caribbean. CCTN will facilitate the exchange of […]
After a long and tense election process, Pedro Castillo has been sworn in as Peru’s president. His victory has shaken the political and business elite in a deeply polarised country hit hard by the pandemic. Born in a tiny village in one of Peru’s poorest areas, Pedro Castillo grew up helping his illiterate parents with […]
Mystery surrounds the death of Claudey Gassant, the former Commissioner of the Government of Port-au-Prince, whose body was found at his residence in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic last Saturday. Gassant, who is best known for his role as the investigative judge tasked with finding out who murdered journalist Jean Léopold Dominique and a […]
The 1996 Olympic Games marked the 100th anniversary of the first modern Olympic Games. It was held in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Olympic opening ceremonies are generally a big deal. But what made that year even more special was that masman Peter Minshall was one of the main designers. He was also an integral part of […]
Greco-Roman wrestler Mijain Lopez cemented his position in history by winning his fourth straight Olympic gold medal at the Tokyo Games. The 38-year-old Cuban beat Georgia’s Iakobi Kajaia 5-0 at the Makuhari Messe Hall. He is the most successful male Olympic wrestler of all time and only the fifth athlete in history to win four […]
Due to the beautiful weather, laid-back ocean vibes, and great activities, the Caribbean is a region that makes one return to time and time again. However, not all Caribbean islands are created equal in terms of safety, and it definitely pays to know the particular risks of each island and take precautions. That said, no […]
