Basseterre, St. Kitts – At the hugely successful Budget 2025 National Forum on October 30, Prime Minister, the Honourable Dr. Terrance Drew, indicated that the path to a sustainable future for St. Kitts and Nevis hinges upon economic resiliency and diversification. Prime Minister Dr. Drew told the attendees of Wednesday’s forum that his government’s intention is […]

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Basseterre, St. Kitts – In a strategic move towards promoting inclusivity in national development, the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis convened the Budget 2025 National Forum at the St. Kitts Marriott Ballroom today, October 30, 2024, where public, private sector, and civil society representatives were given the opportunity to share their views, insights and suggestions […]

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Jackie Fortiér October 30, 2024 (Editor’s note: It has always been known that medical care is very expensive in the United States, but this story shows that there is little standardization of the cost of treatment for a relatively rare condition like snakebite.)   This spring, a few days after his 2nd birthday, Brigland Pfeffer […]

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As Diwali festivities get underway in Guyana, President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali said the government is committed to the festival’s core message of ‘Good over Evil.’ He explained that government policies and programs are designed to embody this principle and bring about positive change. The president joined flocks of Guyanese for a vibrant Diwali Mahostav […]

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The World Bank said on Wednesday that Brazil has a “special chance” to improve public health by setting taxes on harmful products like tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks. These products are known to harm people’s health, as reported by Agencia Brasil. The World Bank also shared some suggestions on how to create and use these […]

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The Government of Antigua & Barbuda, in collaboration with Cricket West Indies (CWI), is commemorating the nation’s 43rd anniversary of Independence by offering special ticket discounts for The Rivalry: West Indies vs. England One Day Internationals. Tickets are advertised as costing “from $7, but will vary depending on location and other factors. Discounted pricing for locals is welcome […]

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With less than a week  until election day, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are making their last ditch effort to win over voters to their side. Harris, the Democratic candidate, made her “closing argument” in a speech near the White House on Tuesday evening. Trump, meanwhile, held a rally in […]

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Miami, Florida – Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it was named one of the World’s Top Companies for Women for 2024 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide. Carnival Corporation was the only cruise-specific company to earn a spot on the list of the top […]

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Miami, Florida – Commemorating 20 years of sailing from Baltimore, Carnival Cruise Line honored first responders who assisted with the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse during a celebratory event on board Carnival Pride on Sunday. Carnival President Christine Duffy welcomed aboard dignitaries and public officials that included Maryland Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld, Baltimore Deputy […]

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St. Lucia – The Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs will embark on a nationwide initiative in November to assess the presence of schistosomiasis (bilharzia) among primary school children aged 8 to 11. This initiative aims to detect and address potential cases of this waterborne disease, which is transmitted through contact with contaminated water […]

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