ECTEL Welcomes a New Chairperson to Lead its Board of Directors

Castries – Saint Lucia – 29thNovember 2023 – Mr. Philip Dalsou of Saint Lucia is the new Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Caribbean Telecommunications Authority (ECTEL). Mr. Dalsou is currently a consultant in the areas of Economic, Financial,…

COVID-19 to Plunge Global Economy into Worst Recession since World War II

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2020 — The swift and massive shock of the coronavirus pandemic and shutdown measures to contain it have plunged the global economy into a severe contraction. According to World Bank forecasts, the global economy will shrink by 5.2% this…

OECS Competitive Business Unit Launches OECS Music Talk in Dominica

Friday, April 26, 2019 — Roseau, Dominica – The OECS Competitive Business Unit launches the first phase of its Music Mentorship and Artistes Development Programme in Dominica with the first OECS Music Talk today Friday 26th April, at the UWI Open Campus (Dominica).Music…

AWS and OAS working together to support Latin America in Natural Disasters

Both organizations are committed to supporting countries through sharing best practices to build resilience to natural disasters in the Americas. WASHINGTON, OCTOBER, 2018 — Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Organization of American States (OAS) announced a collaboration to work together on initiatives…

AWS and OAS working together to support Latin America in Natural Disasters

WASHINGTON, OCTOBER, 2018 — Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Organization of American States (OAS) announced a collaboration to work together on initiatives to help develop better-prepared communities and nations by reducing the impact of natural disasters on socio-economic development. The alliance, memorialized…

ROSS to say goodbye to Dominica

Roseau, Dominica: Dominica’s Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit announced today, that after 40 years ROSS University School of Medicine (RUSM) will be pulling up stakes. ROSS University has issued a statement announcing its departure from Dominica and subsequent relocation to Barbados. “As we all know…

Statement by Barbados Prime Minister, Hon Mia Amor Mottley QC On Ross University’s Relocation To Her Country

“Good Afternoon.” The recently elected Bajan leader began her statement on her Facebook page Mia Amor Mottley Below is the full text of her statement. I am a bit disappointed that some Barbadians and others across the region appear duped by the attempt…