Featured News
IDB partners with the OECD and the World Bank to analyze pension systems in Latin America & Caribbean
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- Inter-American Development Bank
- Unrated
Jan. 26, 2012 - Millions of workers in Latin America and the Caribbean run the risk of
poverty during their retirement years unless countries reform their
pension systems according to experts from the Inter-American Development
Bank (IDB).
IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under Stand-by Arrangement with St. Kitts and Nevis
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- International Monetary Fund
- Unrated
Jan. 26, 2012 - The St. Kitts and Nevis’ economy is estimated to have remained flat in 2011 after two years of contraction, but the outlook remains favorable supported by Foreign Direct Investment-related construction projects and an improvement in tourism activities.
Recent Releases
Gospel Singer, Jabez Makes Great Strides
- By S Coward
- Published Yesterday
- Entertainment/Media
- Unrated
Jan. 27, 2012 - After making a significant mark in 2011 with his powerful New Jerusalem
album, gospel minister Jabez is ready for even higher heights of
ministry in 2012.
Spice and Mya Team Up For International Hit
- By S Coward
- Published Yesterday
- Entertainment/Media
- Unrated
Jan. 27, 2012 - Dancehall
artiste Spice, has her eyes set on the international stage again, this
time with the release of the single Take Him Out alongside international
R&B singer, Mya.
CAL to Launch Daily Service to St Lucia
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- Caribbean Airlines
- Unrated
Port-of-Spain -- Jan. 26, 2012 -- State-owned Caribbean Airlines Limited (CAL), adamant to become the
premier intra-Caribbean carrier, is moving to widen its airlift
influence on Caricom travel when it launches a daily service to St Lucia
out of Port of Spain in two weeks.
Bahamas Prime Minister Hubert A. Ingraham's 2012 Address to the Nation
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- Economy, Trade & Investment
- Unrated
Nassau - Jan. 26, 2012 - A
review of our economic situation indicates that the year 2011 ended
with continuing evidence that the mild economic recovery which began in
2010 was progressing. This recovery is being propelled primarily by
construction and tourism activity. Major public sector infrastructure projects and foreign direct
investment were the drivers for construction. Holiday travel supported
by aggressive promotional activity strengthened the tourism performance.
History channel team arrives - to explore Guyana’s best kept secrets
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- Travel/Tourism
- Unrated
Jan. 26, 2012 - “The documentaries will not only be based on Guyana today but how it
made its historical presence in the world…the documentaries will be
done through the eyes of seven men from southern Alabama who have never
been to Guyana before and their perspectives about Guyana’s potential
in the future…. the seven men will be exploring, looking for
opportunities, investigating, camping, fishing and hiking, all of which
will be captured on film,”
Copa Airlines Strengthens Position in the Americas, Announces Service to Four New Destinations
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- Airlines/Cruiselines
- Unrated
Jan. 26, 2012 - The Panamanian airline will begin service
in June to Recife, Brazil; Liberia, (Guanacaste) Costa Rica; Las Vegas,
Nev.; and the island of Curacao.
OAS Assistant Secretary General Reaffirms the Organization’s Commitment with Haiti
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- Organization of American States
- Unrated
Jan. 26, 2012 - The Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, today reported to the Permanent Council of the Organization on his recent visit to Haiti, and reaffirmed the commitment of the organization with the people and government of Haiti.
St. Eustatius: Statia’s Coalition of Hope Govt collapses
- By S Coward
- Published 26-Jan-12
- Government, Politics, Int'l Relations
- Unrated
Jan. 26, 2012 - (thedailyherald.com):--The Coalition of Hope Government collapsed Wednesday after
coalition member United People's Coalition (UPC) headed by Reginald
Zaandam withdrew its support.


