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CDB Strategy to Optimise the Regional Education System

Caribbean Development Bank is Devising a Transformative Policy & Strategy to Optimise the Regional Education System The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is designing a transformative education policy and strategy to unlock the potential of the Caribbean's predominantly young population, with nearly 60% under age 30. Speaking at the opening of CDB's 2025 Regional Transforming Education Symposium and Policy Dialogue in Barbados, CDB President, Mr. Daniel Best, revealed that the Bank's comprehensive transformation strategy is being devised to address the entire […]

September 30, 2025

Tourism

CTO Champions Sustainable Transformation on World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day Remarks from Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General & CEO, Caribbean Tourism Organization The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) proudly embraces this year’s World Tourism Day theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” It reflects the essence of our Reimagine Plan 2025–2027, which positions the Caribbean to lead globally in sustainable tourism by confronting climate change, adapting to shifting travel trends, and navigating an evolving global landscape. As part of the Caribbean’s premier tourism gathering — the State of the Tourism Industry Conference […]

September 27, 2025

Press Release

CHTA and CAST Celebrate World Tourism Day

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Asssociation (CHTA) and the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST) celebrate world tourism day with urgent call for sustainable transformation across the region On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2025, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and its environmental arm, the Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism (CAST), call on regional leaders, industry partners, and communities to embrace bold steps toward sustainable transformation in Caribbean tourism. The official 2025 theme, "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation," is more than […]

September 27, 2025

Sports

Republic Bank Sponsors Saint Lucia Billfish Tournament

Republic Bank (Ec) Limited Announces Platinum Sponsorship of the 2025 Saint Lucia Billfish Tournament Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) has proudly reaffirmed its commitment to supporting one of Saint Lucia’s premier sporting and tourism events as the Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 Saint Lucia Billfish Tournament. The highly anticipated tournament was officially launched on Friday, September 12, at the IGY Rodney Bay Marina, bringing together organizers, sponsors, and stakeholders to mark the beginning of another exciting season. The new edition […]

September 25, 2025

OECS

OECS sets standards for CBI/CIP to safeguard their integrity and sustainability

OECS Sets Standards for Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CBI/CIP) to Safeguard Their Integrity and Sustainability The Heads of Government of the participating Citizenship Investment Programmes of the Eastern Caribbean States today announced the signing of an agreement to further strengthen the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of the Citizenship by Investment Programmes (CIP) offered by the five Member States through the establishment of a regional regulatory authority. These reforms were developed through extensive regional and international consultations with CBI industry stakeholders […]

September 24, 2025

Press Release

Over 7,000 Revellers Scheduled to Play Mas for Lucian Carnival 2025

A total of 10 bands with over 7,000 revellers will take to the streets on Monday, July 21 and Tuesday, July 22, for the Parade of the Bands for Lucian Carnival 2025. The parade will begin at 10 am on both days at the Choc Roundabout. The 10 participating bands include Xuvo Carnival Band, Fuzion Mas, Tribe of Twell, Xpressions Carnival Band, Island Tribe Carnival Band, Royalities Xtreme Carnival Band, Just 4 Fun, Pheonix Carnival Band, Legends Carnival Band, and Insonmeil […]

July 19, 2025

Press Release

Dezral Captures Second Crown for the 2025 Season as Calypso King

After an extremely competitive night of calypso, Dezral has once again emerged victorious, reclaiming the title of champion at the 2025 Calypso Monarch competition. This marks his second title of the 2025 Carnival season, after securing the Power Soca crown for his hit collaboration with Jardel, “The Car”. 9 extremely talented calypsonians delivered two rounds of social and political commentary, hoping to dethrone the reigning monarch. But despite their strong performances, Dezral won over the judges earning him a triumphant […]

July 13, 2025

Press Release

“Warning” and “The Car” Capture 2025 Soca Monarch Titles

The 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch competition was packed with excitement as 20 artists competed for a chance to win the 2025 Soca Monarch Title. At the end of a night filled with high-energy performances Imran Nerdy’s “Warning” and Dezral & Jardel’s “The Car” emerged victorious, walking away with the coveted titles of Groovy Soca Monarch and Power Soca Monarch respectively, and the grand prize of EC $40,000 each. The results of the 2025 Groovy and Power Soca Monarch […]

July 13, 2025

Press Release

Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union Reclaims Inter-Commercial Calypso Crown

Erny J from the Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union recaptured the title of Inter-commercial House champions with his performance of “Monkey See, Monkey Do” a social commentary tale that cleverly explored how our society often imitate trends, behaviours, and decisions without fully understanding the context or consequences. 20 Commercial Houses participated in this year’s competition. The order of winners for the 2025 Inter-Commercial Calypso Monarch competition are: Position Commercial House Representative Song Score 1 Saint Lucia Workers Credit Union Erny […]

July 13, 2025