Labour Overview 2018: Unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean down slightly in 2018
After three years on the rise, unemployment in Latin America and the Caribbean dipped slightly in 2018, according to the ILO’s Labour Overview 2018. But there is uncertainty about future trends, amid slow growth, high volatility and concerns about the high rate of youth unemployment. LIMA - The unemployment rate in Latin America and the Caribbean More...
The global increase in cryptocurrency investment
This year has seen the biggest surge in the amount of people investing in cryptocurrencytrading. The concept is now a stable within financial markets and more investors are starting to discover the benefits of More...
Everything you need to know about gambling in the Caribbean
roulette White sand beaches, sparkling blue beaches and gorgeous sunshine are just a few of the draws to visiting the Caribbean, but if you needed another reason to head out there, the region is also a growing gambling More...
Multi-million-dollar cocaine shipment seized in eastern Caribbean sea
MIAMI - The US Coast Guard and Caribbean Border Interagency Group (CBIG) law enforcement authorities have seized US$30 million in cocaine and apprehended three suspected smugglers in the Eastern Caribbean. The More...
Integrity Chamber law in effect December 28
THE HAGUE - The national ordinance to formally establish the St. Maarten Integrity Chamber is expected to become effective December 28. Dutch Undersecretary of Home Affairs and Kingdom Relations Raymond Knops announced More...
Venezuela creditors demand payment on defaulted $1.5 billion bond – lawyer
CARACAS - A group of creditors has demanded payment on a $1.5 billion Venezuelan bond that is in default, their lawyer said on Monday, kicking off a long-awaited showdown between creditors and the crisis-wracked More...
CDB launches Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund
BRIDGETOWN - The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced the launch of a new fund to provide financial support and stability for the region’s cultural and creative industries. The Cultural and Creative More...
Second ombudsman for St. Maarten sworn in
PHILIPSBURG - The country’s second ombudsman, Gwendolien E. Mossel, took the oath of office before Parliament Chairwoman Sarah Wescot-Williams on Friday. Mossel will officially assume her post as of January 1, More...
Russia announces plans to set up its first ever military base in the Caribbean
MOSCOW, CARACAS - Russia has announced plans to set up its first ever military base in the Caribbean after striking a deal with cash-strapped Venezuela. The state-sponsored TASS news agency reported that Russian More...
St. Maarten Parliament busy with preparations for IPKO
PHILIPSBURG - The St. Maarten Parliament is preparing for the tripartite meeting of Aruba, Curaçao and St. Maarten and the Inter-Parliamentary Kingdom Consultation IPKO set for Simpson Bay Resort January 7-11, More...
