Caribbean Container Inc profit up by 46%

Patricia Bacchus Caribbean Container Inc. (CCI) has recorded an after-tax profit of $296 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a 46% increase from $202.8 million in 2023. This $93.2 million jump marks the company’s strongest performance to date, …

Dutch government likely to exempt Caribbean flights from air tax hike

THE HAGUE--The Dutch government is likely to exempt flights to and from the Caribbean part of the Kingdom from the planned increase in air passenger tax scheduled for 2027. State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Ferenc Zsolt Szabó gave a positive …

Cricket West Indies urges ICC for ‘equal access’ for 2028 Olympics, seeks fair qualification path for Caribbean nations

The Cricket West Indies (CWI) has put in a plea to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give the Caribbean nations “equal access” and a chance to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. In a statement released by CWI on Friday, they insisted and …

Growth potential in United Arab Emirates-Caribbean literary relations – Kwame McPherson

Abu Dhabi in Dubai hosted its 2025 international book fair, April 26 to May 5. The region was represented by Jamaica’s Kwame McPherson, the 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Competition winner, making him the first Jamaican to win the biggest global short …

Caribbean Airlines cargo takes off digitally with cargo.one partnership

CWI implores ICC to provide pathway for a Caribbean nation for cricket at LA Olympics

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has implored the International Cricket Council (ICC) to provide a fair and transparent pathway for at least one of the Caribbean's sovereign nations to represent West Indies at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. In its …

Royal Caribbean’s first Pacific private island opens in 2027 – here’s why it’s not what you’d expect

Royal Caribbean has revealed details regarding their private destination in Lelepa in Vanuatu. This will be the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, and provide a new stop on Aussie South Pacific itineraries for Royal Caribbean. Here are all the …

Caribbean Investment Forum 2025 – Early Bird Deadline Approaching

Get your early bird tickets today and secure your spot at this year’s most anticipated investment forum. The Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2025 is the region’s premier platform for investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to connect, collaborate, and …

MR STEPHEN KING

MR STEPHEN KING better known as STEVE, KING-O and CAP of Green Hill died on Tuesday May 13th at the age of 75. The funeral takes place on Saturday May 24th at the Kings Residence, Green Hill, Bow-wood.  Viewing takes place from 10am.  The Service begins at …

Ministry of Agriculture mourns loss of Agricultural Trafficker – hailed as a dedicated contributor

Officials in the Ministry of Agriculture are still trying to come to grips with the death of Leslyn Davis, one of the victims of Friday night’s triple homicide in Belmont   Davis of Belmont has been described as a dedicated contributor to the Agricultural …