“In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” – James 2:17

WASHINGTON, DC - Less diversified economies, greater reliance on imports, and higher public debt make fighting inflation more difficult

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – The announcement of the death of Elizabeth II, Sovereign Queen of several realms, including seven in the Caribbean, plunged the world into deep sadness.

Brainstorming how to position the region as the leading place in the world for relaxation and rejuvenation will be a priority for Caribbean tourism industry stakeholders assembled in San Juan, Puerto Rico this weekend for Monday’s start of the 40th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Henry Charles Fernandez, has a simple message for Caribbean government.

Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” I love that sentiment. I also know that when student loan debt is tying you down, changing the world can feel out of reach.

KINGSTON, Jamaica -In July 2021, I wrote about Haiti at the time of the assassination of President Jovenel Moise. I then gave an overview of the Haitian economy.

I recently saw a documentary about the perils and pitfalls of online dating and the desperate women who got entangled in the quagmire that defied logic and common sense.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The Caribbean Sea is renowned for its clear waters, teeming coral reefs, and vibrant coastal ecosystems, but these habitats don’t exist in a vacuum: Their fate is tied to the health of the broader ocean, including the high seas, the areas beyond national jurisdiction 200 nautical miles from shore.

World Tourism Day, which was observed on Tuesday, September 27, focuses on the future at a time when tourism is recovering speedily from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caribbean tourism stakeholders are beginning to flex their marketing muscle in anticipation of a strong 2022-2023 winter season.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Once again, politicians in the U.S. are entangling the internal politics of their country with U.S. obligations to the international community.