OP-ED: Savings alone can’t weather the storm – stronger climate protection for the Caribbean

Hurricane Irma’s destruction on Barbuda, 2017. Photo credit: Shannon Stapleton)Ask any farmer, fisher, or vendor across the Caribbean how they prepare for storms, and the answer may vary. It may be a call to a close family or friend, a community...

Free movement among CARICOM nations expected to face implementation hurdles

Although Jamaica could benefit from joining the four Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries that have recently implemented free movement of their nationals among themselves, Damion Gordon, lecturer in the Department of Government at The...

PM Mottley urges action over polite talk at Commonwealth Conference

41 With growing threats to democracy and the escalating consequences of the climate crisis, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has underscored that the world is demanding more than “polite conversations” from governments to solve these complex issues. She...

BREAKING: Caye Caulker votes ‘NO’ in cannabis referendum; almost 80 percent of voters say ‘NO’

Views: 7 Views: 7 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 8:33 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: Caye Caulker has spoken and rejected the legalization of marijuana on its island. Members of the ‘No’ campaign, also known as “Hope not Dope” have claimed a...

Shiites commend Ningi, Aliero for openly supporting calls for Palestinians’ freedom

Members of the Islamic Movement, also known as Shiites, on Wednesday hailed Senator Abdul Ningi and Senator Adamu Aliero for their open support displayed at the National Assembly for the freedom of Palestinians. The group spoke in a statement by...

Caye Caulker Votes “No” to Legalizing Marijuana in Referendum

The people of Caye Caulker have made their voices heard, and the message is clear. In a local referendum held on the island, residents overwhelmingly voted against the legalization of marijuana, marking a decisive victory for the “Hope Not Dope”...

Why are so many super-rich Brits moving to Milan?

At first, it seemed too good to be true. There must be a catch. That was the initial reaction of the international super-rich and their accountants back in 2016 when the Italian government introduced an annual flat tax of only €100,000 (about...

I’ve taken my preteens on bucket-list trips around the world. Here’s the advice I give parents about travelling with kids

Travelling with kids is like skydiving. Once you factor in the costs, risks, nerves and preparation, you wonder if the short, exhilarating moments of joy are actually worth it. Yet, here we are, exhausted parents polishing off expensive pizza the...

Caye Caulker cannabis referendum: how and who will turn out to vote?

Views: 1 Views: 1 Posted: Wednesday, October 8, 2025. 10:33 am CST. By Aaron Humes: If the George Price truism continues to hold that elections are won on Election Day, turnout will mostly decide today’s referendum on the island of Caye Caulker....

Cannabis Referendum Prompts Lawmakers to Rethink Rules

The cannabis referendum on Caye Caulker may be local, but it has raised national questions. Area Representative Andre Perez says while the vote must be respected, it also highlights a bigger issue, should individual communities be able to call...

TradeWinds Aligns with UN Call for Sustainable Tourism

Long before sustainability became a global call to action, TradeWinds—the purpose-led, eco-conscious yacht charter company—had already embedded this mission into its DNA. Now, as the United Nations urges the travel and tourism sector to accelerate...

SHS students participate in coral restoration programs in the Dominican Republic

By Reader Staff Since 2019, retired environmental science teacher John Hastings has been traveling with student groups from the Sandpoint area to work on coral restoration projects in the Caribbean. The idea originated during an Advanced Placement...

No PUDP in the Referendum But Both Sides Deeply Divided

So at this hour - counting is continuing on Caye Caulker. It's only 828 votes or so which is a relatively small number. So they should be done hopefully by 7:30 or 8:00. Courtney Menzies is waiting on that outcome - but she was also beating those...

National Climate Change Office leads National Climate Change Adaptation Workshop

Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 8:31 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The National Climate Change Office (NCCO), under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management, is hosting a multisectoral...

Medigen should buck Taichung vaccine ban

The Taichung City Government has announced that vaccines produced by Taiwan’s Medigen Vaccine Biologics Corp would not be distributed on school campuses, citing “respect for parental concerns.” This incident exposes the severe absurdity in the...

This is how we got to the international political crisis, and is there a way out?

733 days since 7/10: The past two years have been among the most turbulent in the history of the State of Israel. The dramatic events of October 7, 2023 initially produced an unprecedented wave of sympathy and embrace for Israel and Israelis after...

Princess Kate's 'refreshing' autumnal makeover in flared Victoria Beckham suit

The Princess of Wales was all smiles as she arrived at Home-Start Oxford on Thursday, and didn't she look chic? Kate, 43, opted for a monochrome moment in an earthy khaki shade and looked wonderful. The anchor of her look was her wonderful...

Economy ‘to grow slower’

Barbados’ economy is expected to slow to 2.0 per cent growth in 2026 and 2027, marking the end of its strong post-pandemic rebound and a move towards steadier, slower expansion. The forecast, from the World Bank’s Latin America And The Caribbean...

Sultan bin Ahmed inaugurates Sharjah International Film Festival

During the opening ceremony, His Highness the Deputy Ruler of Sharjah honored a group of artists with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the UAE and Gulf level. The awards were received by Emirati actor Abdullah Saleh and Saudi actor Abdul Mohsen...

Ken Silverstein and the Business of Energy Journalism in a Changing World

Ken Silverstein has built his career as a journalist covering of some of the most pressing issues of our time. His reporting has spanned global energy developments, climate concerns, and international economics, earning him recognition as one of...