NASSAU, Bahamas – The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation heads to Tallahassee, Florida this week addressed the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters’ “Alpha Day on the Hill” leadership gathering under the theme “Continuing the Legacy of Service and Advocacy in our Communities”. The event took place on 25 January at Florida Historic Capitol Museum. In a bid to boost the country’s groups business, DPM Cooper promoted The Islands of The Bahamas as an ideal destination for the fraternity’s meetings and conferences.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Agriculture Minister Kazim Hosein says he is pleased with the rice revitalization program, saying the initiative showcases Trinidad and Tobago’s dedication to elevating local production and securing its nation’s food sovereignty.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Alando Terrelonge, has issued an invitation for Jamaican nationals living in the diaspora to take advantage of the sustained growth in the economy by investing in the country.

BELMOPAN, Belize – Belize's government says it has benefitted from a more feasible payment plan from the Belize Blue Bonds Implementation which has supported the country’s development and allowed it to be in full compliance with its payment obligations to bond holders.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, has been sent on administrative leave until April this year, as “an ongoing administrative process” continues at the region’s premier financial institution.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana's government has rolled out its GUY$1.146 trillion national budget for the next 12 months, allocating billions of dollars for the further development of several sectors including, energy, agriculture, health and infrastructural development.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – President Dr. Irfaan Ali Saturday held talks with the president of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Hyginus Leon, on strengthening the role of the region’s premier financial institution.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Labour and Social Security Minister, Pearnel Charles Jr., says concerns are being raised regarding the increasing number of Jamaican workers absconding on the Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme (SAWP) in Canada.

Nassau, Bahamas – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) has solidified a multi-year partnership with the Dallas Cowboys to tap into the U.S. Southwest market. The collaboration aims to reach Dallas Cowboys fans across the United States.

SANTIAGO, Chile – The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) say  the increase in the regional employment rate, seen in 2023 was due to low economic growth.

BELMOPAN, Belize – Prime Minister John Briceño has welcomed the two-year agreement between the Belize Sugar Industries Limited (BSI) and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) ending the impasse that had affected this year’s sugar crop.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – St. Lucia's government has defended its decision to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)with the United Kingdom-based Global Ports Holding Plc (GPH), insisting that the two ports here have not been sold and would remain as “national public assets”.