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Feed for Thought: Flocs and probiotics: friendly bacteria to the rescue!
With the beginning of a new year, Pacific white shrimp conserves its status as a high commodity for seafood lovers. Latest data confirm that Pacific white shrimp maintained its position as top produced species through aquaculture, with an average...

A plea for better intra-island air links to boost tourism
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT’S APP GROUP TRAVEL GOSSIP: Aviation and tourism experts in the Caribbean say it’s vital that there’s an improvement in air links between the islands to boost tourism. Currently, there aren’t enough flights and they’re...

Suriname forms new coalition
President Chan Santokhi of Suriname speaks during the high level sessions at day 9 as part of the ‘COP16:Peace With Nature’ at Valle Del Pacífico Event Center on Oct. 29, 2024 in Cali, Colombia. Photo by Gabriel Aponte/Getty Images Six of the...
CTO confirms SKN’s Tourism Minister as a speaker for Caribbean Week 2025
by Eulana Weekes St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): Marsha Henderson, the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, International Transport, Employment and Labour and Urban Development, will address delegates during Caribbean Week in New York. Minister...

Natural Algal Communities Can Inhibit Aquaculture Pathogens
A new study by Danish researchers has demonstrated that it is possible to develop a consortium of bacteria that can inhibit bacterial pathogens in aquaculture. This could potentially reduce the use of antibiotics in aquaculture and possibly other...

Ringo Starr Lives An Unbelievably Lavish Life
The story of Ringo Starr begins with Richard Starkey, a local of Liverpool, England, who grew up economically disadvantaged and with numerous long-term illnesses. He grew up, adopted the name Ringo Starr because of his affinity for hand jewelry,...
VI leads establishment of new Caribbean network on sustainable development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) and representatives of 16 Caribbean governments have established the Caribbean Subregional Sustainable Development Network (CSSDN) aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on sustainable...

Calabash Festival’s Midnight Ravers ignites Treasure Beach
As the final lines of verse faded into the night and the last applause of the evening’s literary segment drifted out to sea, Calabash International Literary Festival, Treasure Beach on Friday was far from winding down. Instead, the Festival...

Caribbean Week in New York: Crafting Tomorrow’s Tourism
NEW YORK – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is pulling out all the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in global and regional tourism, media and culture to the stage from June 1–6. Held...

Guyana votes in early September. Coalition stumbles in Suriname
Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, speaks onstage during the 2024 Concordia Annual Summit at Sheraton New York Times Square on Sept. 24, 2024 in New York City. Photo by Riccardo Savi/Getty Images for Concordia...

Critical water scarcity threatens the Caribbean, according to CAF study
The study has highlighted gaps in water access, efficiency, and infrastructure, and recommends immediate investment in innovative solutions to mitigate the impact of climatic changes and growing resource demands, particularly from expanding...

Authenticity Bringing Success to St. Kitts & Nevis
Things seem to be going pretty well these days for St. Kitts & Nevis as Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, International Transport, Employment and Urban Development, the Honourable Marsha Tamika Henderson will tell you. “For the first quarter of...

Thea Lafond, Asa Bantan join DDA CEO at Caribbean Week in NYC
Caribbean Week 2025, slated for June 1-6, features a schedule of activities that the Caribbean Tourism Organization says are designed to showcase the region’s bountiful tourism and cultural offerings under the umbrella theme, “Caribbean...

Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch named as Chair of the ATB’s Board of Directors
Cardigan Connor, Minister of Health, Sports and Tourism, has appointed former Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) Director of Tourism, Mrs. Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch as Chair of the ATB’s Board of Directors. Connor presented his nominees for the ATB...

Tourism Titans and Cultural Icons to Headline Caribbean Week in New York 2025
Source: Caribbean Tourism Organization NEW YORK (May 23, 2025) – The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is pulling out all the stops for Caribbean Week in New York (CWNY) 2025, bringing some of the biggest names in global and regional tourism,...

These 20 beautiful Caribbean islands will transport you to paradise
20 of the Most Beautiful Caribbean Islands JoaoBarcelos - Getty Images "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Is there any beauty more stunning than island beauty? We think not. Here we...

RECIPROCITY: 26 Caribbean Countries face US Tariffs; Guyana slapped with 38%
Deandrea Hamilton Editor USA, April 4, 2025 – Unless a deal is struck, the expectation is that every country will now pay tariffs to the United States as part of the Donald Trump Administration’s move toward regularizing trade deficits and...

CHRISTOPHE HARBOUR SOLD—BUT NOT A WORD FROM DREW ADMINISTRATION ON $130 MILLION NATIONAL BANK DEBT!
Taxpayer-Funded Luxury, Billionaire Bailout? Public Still in the Dark! St. Kitts (May 23, 2025) — In a deal raising more questions than answers, the Drew Administration and the Darby Family—co-owners of the controversial Christophe Harbour...

Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch named Chair of ATB’s Board of Directors
The Honorable Cardigan Connor, Minister of Health, Sports and Tourism, has appointed former Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) Director of Tourism, Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch as Chair of the ATB’s Board of Directors. Connor presented his nominees for the...

Young heartened by discussions with US officials on tariffs
News Clint Chan Tack 5 Hrs Ago Prime Minister Stuart Young - Photo by Faith Ayoung PRIME Minister Stuart Young says he is heartened by preliminary discussions held between Trade and Industry Minister Paula Gopee-Scoon and US government officials...