China’s direct flights and visa-free access to Cuba have boosted Chinese tourism, offering hope for Cuba’s struggling tourism sector.

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A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), The Health Workforce in the Americas: Regional Data and Indicators, reveals that 14 out of 39 countries in the Americas lack sufficient doctors, nurses, and midwives to meet the health needs of their populations. Without immediate interventions, the Americas could face a deficit of between 600,000 […]

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Laborie, St. Lucia – The Taiwan Mission, in collaboration with the Laborie/Augier Constituency Council will host a farmers festival in Laborie, on Friday, May 2. The event celebrates all things agriculture and will feature a wide range of local produce, plants, agro-processed goods, and sustainable farming practices. The festival aims to support local farmers, promote […]

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Tortola, British Virgin Islands — The Caribbean’s most anticipated fashion fête returns in full force as Summer Sizzle BVI celebrates its dazzling 15th anniversary, July 23–28, 2025. A high-style fusion of fashion, culture, and island magic, this milestone edition is set to be the must-attend summer escape for global tastemakers, creatives, jetsetters, and lovers of […]

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Bridgetown, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) joined leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) in high-level talks with the world’s three major credit rating agencies (CRAs), advocating for reforms to rating methodologies that better reflect the unique financial structures and risk profiles of development finance institutions. The roundtable, hosted at the Inter-American Development Bank’s Headquarters in […]

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Charlestown, Nevis – The Nevis Island Assembly has officially passed the Nevis Online Gaming Bill, 2025, marking a major step by the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) toward economic diversification, innovation, and revenue expansion through the establishment of a regulated online gaming industry.   The Bill, introduced on March 6, 2025, by Premier the Honourable Mark […]

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts – In a landmark move that marks a new chapter in social justice, the National Assembly of Saint Kitts and Nevis today, Wednesday, April 30, 2025, passed the Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The legislation, described by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, as a “historic statement of who […]

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Basseterre, Saint Kitts – The resilience of Saint Kitts’ tourism product, strengthened by effective marketing and strategic networking, continues to resonate with regional and international travellers as reflected by growth figures shared for the first quarter of 2025. At a press conference on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, featuring Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Marsha Henderson, […]

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Guadeloupe has launched the National Laboratory of Spiritourism to promote tourism centered on local spirits, aiming to boost the economy and preserve cultural heritage.

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Jamaica’s Health Minister says the country is open to using AI in healthcare but warns it must come with strong plans to help workers adapt to the changes.

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