By Gerald Best BRIDGETOWN, Barbados. April 4, 2019—Internet stakeholders from across the Caribbean and North America will next week convene at the Hilton Hotel in Bridgetown, Barbados for the second regional gathering of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) Caribbean Forum, on April 8 to 9. ARIN, a Washington-DC […]
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PM welcomes News that Hundreds of Grenadians will be employed by Royalton Grenada
April 1, 2019 – Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell has welcomednews that hundreds of Grenadians will be employed by Royalton Grenada when the rebranded hotel opens its doors in December 2019. Located on the site of what was the Grenadian by Rex, the rebranded hotel, Royalton Grenada, will […]
Inquiries now possible through Whatsapp at Budget Marine
Communication has come a long way and with the smartphone our ways of communicating are changing from talking to texting. “We have seen an increase in questions through our Facebook page. Texting lowers the communication barriers, people just want to send a message and get a quick response” says Trisha […]
BIG THREE OPEN T20 BLAZE WITH VICTORIES
GEORGETOWN, Guyana- The top three teams in women’s cricket in the Caribbean, opened their victory tally in Round One of Cricket West Indies T20 Blaze tournament. Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago and Jamaica defeated the Leeward Islands, Guyana and the Windward Islands respectively. The first match of the day saw Barbados […]
Grenadian court attorney referee wants to be civil court judge
By Nelson A. King (Caribbean Life) Grenadian-born court attorney referee Derefim Bernadette Neckles is vying for the position of Civil Court judge countywide in Brooklyn, saying that she has the “knowledge, experience, integrity and compassion needed to serve as a civil court judge.” “As a court attorney referee, acting in […]
Government to convert CSO into a National Statistics Institute
Government is solidifying its plans to convert the Central Statistics Office (CSO) into a National Statistics Institute that is independent and highly professional in the coordination of the data collection activities within National Statistical Systems. Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith Mitchell in meeting with […]
Guadeloupe moves to set up Internet Exchange Point
BY GERARD BESTg Pointe-à-Pitre, GUADELOUPE. March 27, 2019—Developments in theCaribbean digital space are fuelling initiatives to strengthen the Internet infrastructure in the region. In Guadeloupe, a recent agreement among three Internet service providers has cleared the way for the island to establish its first Internet exchange point. Commonly called an […]
Dressed Up’ set to showcase Caribbean designers and honour women
New York, NY (Sonique Solutions) – ‘Dressed Up’, a soon to be launched retail shoppe specializing strictly in dresses, has been generating quite a buzz in several fashion-forward circles as well as on social media. Eagerness for the unveiling on this novel concept has only grown with news of the […]
Range Developments Launches Six Senses La Sagesse
ST GEORGE’S, GRENADA – Range Developments has entered into an agreement with the Government of Grenada to develop the La Sagesse area in St David’s. This is an unspoilt area of remarkable natural beauty with two beautiful beaches. The first of the luxury hotels will be the Six Senses La […]
HUGH WOODING LAW SCHOOL TRIUMPHS AT CCJ’S 11TH ANNUAL LAW MOOT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. At a ceremony held at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), the Hugh Wooding Law School bested eight other schools to take home the CCJ Challenge Shield as winners of the 11th Annual CCJ International Law Moot. The University of Guyana was the runner-up and took […]
Final Preparations for Royal visit on March 23
March 22, 2019 – Final preparations are currently underway, ahead of the visit this weekend by Their Royal Highnesses, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall. The Prince and the Duchess will be met on arrival by Governor General, Her Excellency, Dame Cecile La Grenade. The first engagement will […]
NINE TEAMS EXPECTED FOR CCJ’S 11TH ANNUAL LAW MOOT
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) will host its 11th Annual CCJ International Law Moot on March 21 and 22, 2019 at the CCJ’s headquarters in Trinidad and Tobago before a bench of three CCJ Judges. The Law Moot has been extended to 2 days for […]
Elvis Morain appointed Supervisor of Elections
March 14, 2019 – Elvis Morain is Grenada’s new Supervisor of Elections. Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell confirmed the appointment of Mr. Morain at the weekly Post Cabinet Press Briefing on Tuesday. Mr. Morain, who is also the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, assumed […]
PM highlights continued positive Economic Growth on the First Anniversary of the Re- Election of the NNP
March 13, 2019 – Today, March 13, 2019 marks one year since the re-election of the New National Party Government to serve another term in office. Facilitating the Weekly Post Cabinet Press Briefing on Tuesday, Prime Minister, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell said the country has continued to experience positive […]
CCJ PUBLISHES A NEW 5-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
Port of Spain, Trinidad. The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has unveiled its Strategic Plan 2019-2024, under the theme ‘Unlocking Potential’, which will chart the Court’s direction over the next five years. The Honourable Mr. Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the CCJ and Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee, asserted […]
