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 Click here for Pysadee Outreach video Kingston, Jamaica May 8, 2009 –Air Jamaica will implement a new policy for checked baggage on flights between New York and Grenada and New York and Barbados. Passengers travelling on these routes in Lovebird Economy class may now check one bag free of charge, […]

Caribbean countries are some of the most environmentally fragile in the world. There is unquestionable evidence that man-made and natural activities contribute to environmental degradation. When one considers that in the Caribbean the environment is inextricably linked to our economic and social development, there is need for countries to have […]

HAVANA,   (IPS)  – Seven Democratic congresspersons from the U.S. concluded that it is possible to talk about any issue with Cuba and that “it is time” to do so, at the end of a five-day visit during which they met with both Raúl and Fidel Castro.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, (IPS) – Two years ago, newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper acknowledged his country’s neglect of the Caribbean in recent years. Now, as he gets ready for talks with Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders ahead of the Apr. 17-19 Summit of the Americas here, regional leaders […]

Brooklyn, NY: With many franchises in over 75 industries proving to be “recession resistant,” the New American Chamber of Commerce (NACC) has aptly decided to focus on franchising opportunities in its 3rd Annual Franchise Business Conference & Trade Expo, to be held on Saturday, March 28, 2009 from 9 a.m. […]

PORT OF SPAIN, (IPS) – Everyone concedes that the media got it wrong that day. But a decision by the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) to launch a formal investigation is raising fears that the incident is being used to clamp down on press freedom here.

March 20, KINGSTON—Effective May 1, Air Jamaica will offer its Economy Class passengers a complimentary packaged snack, instead of the current meal service.  Tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices will be complimentary and passengers will be able to purchase alcoholic beverages as desired.  Complimentary champagne will be discontinued.

A group of seven Caribbean diplomats, together with other CARICOM nationals, joined Grenadians on Friday in a lusty rendition of our National Anthem at the Toronto City Hall in Canada.

St. George’s, December 31, 2009 – The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed “deep sadness’’ on the passing of Mrs. Margaret Payne.

New York, Dec 30 2009 – Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been speaking to numerous world leaders on the heels of the historic United Nations conference in Copenhagen which recently wrapped up with nations reaching a political agreement on climate change.    Following the summit’s end less than two weeks ago, […]

PORT OF SPAIN,  (IPS) – As it stands now, the office of the president of Trinidad and Tobago is largely ceremonial. But if the draft document on a new constitution released by the Patrick Manning government last week is anything to go by, that could change dramatically.

 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (IPS) – Even as Caribbean countries hope to present a more united front to confront the region’s growing economic woes, the current global recession has made this complex transition much harder, experts warn ahead of a special summit here at month-end.