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– A deep dive into Art and Conservation ST GEORGE’S, Grenada – The Grenada Tourism Authority has unveiled 31 new sculptures to be added to the underwater sculpture park – a thriving underwater oasis that has become a symbol of art, conservation and cultural pride in Grenada. The unveiling of the new sculptures is part of a rehabilitation and upgrade initiative for the world’s first underwater sculpture park, which celebrates artistic expression and cultural richness by embracing the preservation of marine […]

The Foundation also awarded an additional 43 scholarships to music students worldwide and announced the creation of its Scholarship Alumni Network Click here for images Credit: Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation /John Parra/Getty Images MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® awarded the Nicky Jam Scholarship to Dominican pianist Leomar Cordero during a special presentation with the artist in Miami, where the Latin GRAMMY® winner performed alongside Cordero and additional scholarship recipients. Also known as the Prodigy Scholarship, and sponsored annually by […]

– Enhancing Aviation’s Economic Contribution to the Continent NAIROBI, Kenya – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) announced that AFRAA is joining the Focus Africa initiative. Focus Africa aims to maximize the contribution of aviation to development across the African Continent by better serving passengers and shippers. Under Focus Africa, private and public stakeholders are committed to delivering measurable improvements in six critical areas – safety, infrastructure, connectivity, finance & distribution, sustainability, and skills development. “AFRAA […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The e-mobility awareness and capacity in some of the region’s academic and technical institutions recently received a boost following a recent electric vehicle (EV) study tour to Canada through funding from the Caribbean Development Bank (CBD) and the Canadian support to the energy sector in the Caribbean Fund. The objectives of the tour were to provide participants with deeper insight into a sustainable and efficient electric mobility ecosystem by exploring with key industry actors, technological, regulatory, economic, […]

By Sheena Forde-Craigg BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, (GIS) – The Forensic Sciences Centre (FSC) has confirmed the presence of two New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) in Barbados that are of great public health concern and have warranted the issuance of an Early Warning System (EWS) Alert. Director of the FSC, Cheryl Corbin, has identified the two NPSs as Synthetic Cannabinoids (SCs) MDMB-4en-PINACA and 4F-MDMB-BUTICA. While addressing a press briefing today at the Eastern Caribbean Camp, Ruby, St Philip, Corbin reported that on August 3, the FSC […]

SEOUL, South Korea – The Toronto Korean Festival scheduled from August 25 to 27 will feature a remarkable presence –  the “K•FISH” pop-up store, a collaborative effort between the ministry of oceans and fisheries of Korea and the Korea Fisheries Association. Hosted by the Korean Canadian Business Association ( KCBA), this year’s Toronto Korean Festival holds particular significance as it celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Korea and Canada. Anticipating over 45,000 participants at the festival, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and Korea […]

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host women entrepreneurs from the region at its Barbados headquarters on September 26, 2023, as it launches the SheTrades Regional Hub in the Caribbean. SheTrades is a global initiative of the United Nations and World Trade Organization’s (WTO) International Trade Centre (ITC) which seeks to provide support for women-led and women-owned businesses as a means of economic empowerment. At the inaugural meeting, the bank will commence direct engagement of Caribbean women […]

By Sir Ronald Sanders The saying, coined by the Latin poet, Horace, that “you too are in danger when your neighbour’s house is on fire” is particularly relevant now in relation to Latin American countries which are the closest neighbours to the member states of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). There has been a marked increase in deadly violent incidents in Latin America, linked to organized criminal gangs. This includes the assassination of the leading candidate in Ecuador’s presidential elections and the […]

NEW YORK, USA, (BRICS TV) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attended the BRICS summit for the first time. In his speech, he spoke about the need to reform the Security Council of the World Organisation and the Bretton Woods financial system. Guterres noted that he sees two directions for achieving a harmonious and fair world order. First of all, it is about efforts in the economic front. “We must urgently restore trust and reinvigorate multilateralism for the 21st century. This […]