Amitabh Sharma | Grand Market – fuzzy, warm, on a crescendo

Grand Market – the mention of it brings fond memories for many. It is the time of the year when festivities are in the air, the breeze is cool ... and, of course, it’s the ‘most wonderful time of the year’. Yes, we’re at the cusp of officially...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines demands that the U.S. engage in unconditional dialogue with Cuba and Venezuela

Ralph Gonsalves urged Washington to resolve differences through open and transparent dialogue and not with wars that threaten the sovereignty of the region. The prime minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines remarked that Cuba and Venezuela...

Barbados, Belize, Dominica & St. Vincent and the Grenadines greenlight full, free movement 

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- implemented full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from Wednesday, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these four...

Financial Information Month Festival 2025 Launched

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) officially launched Financial Information Month (FIM) Festival 2025 on 30 September with a regional media event that brought together banking partners, students, educators, government representatives, and...

Budget Alert 5.8 (1) – Is GDP an appropriate indicator of production and comparative economic growth

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is important for assessing the productive health and wealth of the economy. The GDP is defined as the total monetary value of goods and services produced in an economy over a specific time, usually in one year; and...

Cannabis farmers urge regional trade before global exports

Caribbean cannabis cultivators have warned governments against rushing into international markets, insisting that national and regional trade must come first to protect farmers, strengthen local economies, and safeguard sovereignty. A single...

Central Bank confirms equal banking access for CARICOM nationals in Belize

Views: 19 Views: 19 Posted: Saturday, October 4, 2025. 7:17 am CST. By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): The Central Bank of Belize has announced key financial policy updates following the Government’s implementation of the Free Movement Regime for...

Caribbean cultivators call for regional cannabis trade before global exports

“Safeguard the industry. Keep value in the Caribbean.” That was the message repeated across speakers at the St Vincent and the Grenadines 2nd Cannabis Conference and Expo Regional Cultivators Dialogue, where traditional cultivators and advocates...

SVG will never be ‘over-commercialised,’ — Mark tells int’l media  

By Kenton X. Chance BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) will never be an “over-commercialised” destination, the head of its tourism promotion agency has told regional and international journalists here. “We are making sure...

PM Mottley calls for more support, as Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica begin CSME’s free movement

Oct 02, 2025 News (CMC) – Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley said her country will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their...

SVG urges U.S to hold unconditional talks with Cuba, Venezuela

Ralph Gonsalves, Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, demanded that the United States government initiate a dialogue without preconditions with Cuba and Venezuela to resolve differences, while reaffirming Latin America and the...

SVG pushes Caribbean unity through ALBA Azul project

During a pivotal visit on October 3-4, Minister Saboto Caesar of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding with Venezuela, signaling a new chapter in Caribbean regional integration. The ALBA Azul...

Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Ready for Full Free Movement on 1 October 2025

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States -Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines- will implement full Free Movement of their nationals among themselves from tomorrow, 1 October 2025. This means that nationals of these...

Full free movement begins for Barbados, St Vincent, Belize and Dominica, PM Mottley calls for more support

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Prime Minister Mia Mottley says Barbados will “open our doors with order and with pride” as Barbados joins St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize, and Dominica in fully implementing free movement of their nationals among...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Urges U.S. to End Blockade Against Cuba

Details Written by CubaSí Published: 27 September 2025 Hits: 165 The Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, called on the United States today to heed the international community and end the economic and commercial...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Urges U…

Details Written by CubaSí Published: 27 September 2025 Hits: 92 The Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, called on the United States today to heed the international community and end the economic and commercial...

CARICOM private sector organization free movement promising for economic landscape; a ‘win-win’ echoes Skerrit

This week, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) saw the advent of the first stage of full free movement in four pioneering countries within the bloc, signifying a transformative step toward economic integration and regional cohesion; a move that...

Too many families pained by murder of loved ones — Bramble

East Kingstown MP Fitz Bramble has spoken about the pain of losing his son to gun violence, saying it’s not an experience that any parent should go through. Bramble, a member of the opposition New Democratic Party (NDP), will seek a second term in...

SVG minister calls for regional harmonisation of cannabis laws

St Vincent and the Grenadines Agriculture Minister Saboto Caesar has called on CARICOM and OECS governments to harmonise cannabis legislation, arguing that new entrants will save time and money if they adopt a shared framework instead of drafting...

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines launches a pilot project on sargassum to turn a challenge into an opportunity

Sargassum, long considered a scourge of the Caribbean, is now at the heart of an innovative project in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The archipelago is embarking on a pilot initiative to transform this brown seaweed into agricultural and...