CARIBBEAN

Caribbean destinations break records of tourist arrivals

Published on: December 29, 2022
00:30

Kingstown, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) An ever growing number of destinations in this region continues to break records regarding tourist arrivals, expenditures and hotel occupancy, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) reported.

Jamaica might have a strong winter tourist season

Published on: December 24, 2022
00:15

Kingston, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The 2022/2023 winter tourist season in Jamaica promises to be very strong, with some 1.3 million airplane seats to the Caribbean island already insured, Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett said.

China donates 50,000 dollars to Caribbean healthcare agency

Published on: December 20, 2022
12:47

Georgetown, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) China donated 50,000 US dollars to the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) for the acquisition of laboratory equipment and supplies, the Caricom Today website reported on Tuesday.

The Caribbean and curiosities

Published on: December 19, 2022
15:54

Havana, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) An area besieged in past centuries and with great stories of privateers and pirates, the Caribbean is nowadays a perfect place to enjoy nature and beaches with more than 340 days of sunshine per year.

OAPS Summit: Building a single voice

Published on: December 18, 2022
10:00

Luanda, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) The Summit of the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OAPS) reiterated the decision to strengthen unity to face global challenges in the political-diplomatic, economic, energy, food, and environmental areas.

Cuban president pays tribute to victims of terrorism in Barbados

Published on: December 6, 2022
19:10

Bridgetown, Dec 6 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel paid tribute on Tuesday to the victims of the terrorist attack against a Cubana de Aviación plane flying from Barbados to Cuba on October 6, 1976.

Caribbean backs fund to fight off climate change

Published on: November 24, 2022
17:54

Georgetown, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) Caribbean nations have backed the call to establish a fund to respond to losses and damages caused by climate change, Caricom Today published Thursday.

UAE deputy minister pays working visit to Cuba

Published on: November 9, 2022
13:33

Havana, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) The deputy minister for Cultural Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Omar Ghobash, is paying a working visit to Cuba, diplomatic sources reported on Wednesday.

CDB calls for new financing solutions to fight climate change impacts

Published on: November 4, 2022
16:46

Georgetown, Nov 4 (Prensa Latina) The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is presently working with countries in the region to build resilience recognizing the impact of climate change on all aspects of economies, says Ian Durant, the bank´s director of economics.

WTO to collaborate in Caribbean trade development

Published on: October 25, 2022
17:30

Geneva, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate in technical assistance and help build trade development in Caribbean nations.

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