BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados has temporarily suspended the importation of live birds, poultry, and poultry products from the United Kingdom (UK) due to confirmed outbreaks of the highly pathogenic Avian Influenza virus, commonly referred to as “bird flu”.

Toronto, Ontario – Caribbean-Canadian entrepreneur and curry enthusiast Elizabeth Ainsworth has been making major strides in spreading the gospel of curry, as her unique brand Esmen’s Curry Powder continues to expand, please palates and gain global favor with foodies and experts alike.

New York, New York -Lovers of Jamaican and Caribbean culture are invited out in their numbers to celebrate heartily at the sixth annual staging of Taste Bits of Jamaica hosted by Unique Weddings & Tours and LC Promotions, in association with the Jamaica Tourist Board, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm at Brooklyn Commons Rooftop & Iconic Hall, 495 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. This Jamaican cultural extravaganza will delight palates, reawaken the cultural senses of Jamaicans and all Islanders, wow guests and plant Destination Jamaica in the hearts and minds of all.

Castries, St. Lucia - In response to the global food crisis, Saint Lucia, a small island state in the Caribbean, has rolled out a number of government programs to increase food security, boosting its agricultural production and minimizing its reliance on imports.

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti –The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the closure of its mango preclearance program in Haiti, blaming the “worsening challenges” faced by its inspectors.

NEW YORK, NY - The influences of China in the Caribbean are many and has transcended the region and remained in the culture of the Caribbean Diaspora the world over in many ways.

BELMOPAN, Belize – Belize and Taiwan have launched the Regional Project for the Prevention and Control of Fusarium Tropical Race 4 of Banana in Central America.

NEW YORK, NY -  I love vegetables! Vegetables raw, vegetables cooked, I love them all and you should too!

DALLAS, Texas - Chuck E. Cheese has opened its doors in Suriname, their first location in the Caribbean nation.

Miramar, FL –  The Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival organizers have rolled out the festival’s application (App) which is available for download on Apple and Android platforms. In celebration of their 20th anniversary, the first 3,000 guests who download the app will receive a free non-fungible token (NFT), with commemorative artwork by Jamaican artist Lisa Remey.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security Minister, Indar Weir Sunday urged local businesses to identify and pursue lower cost inputs, even if it means a movement away from traditional source markets.

Award-winning Chef Digby Stridiron from St. Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands was recently selected to participate in a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month by automobile manufacturer Nissan.