Around the Caribbean

Tourism is at the heart of the Caribbean, contributing over 22% of GDP and supporting nearly 2.75 million jobs—many held by women and young people. But a focus on mass tourism, especially cruise ships and large resorts, brings challenges. Too often, money doesn’t stay in local communities, and natural resources—beaches, reefs, and rainforests—are under pressure. Many all-inclusive hotel chains are foreign-owned and import most supplies, limiting local benefits. COVID-19 further exposed how vulnerable tourism-dependent economies are.

This year’s theme – “Hope and Healing: Moving from Addiction to a Life of Recovery” – centers on the courageous journey of overcoming addiction and embracing resilience, renewal and lasting recovery.

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of 55 years old Felix Constance Jr of Scotts Head who resided at Jimmit. He was a retired Police Officer and President of St. Mark’s Fisher Folks Co-operative.

Dominica suffers defeat to Dominican Republic.

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is excited to announce OECS Colours Day on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of its 44th anniversary celebrations, under the theme of “Adapting, Innovating, Sustaining: A Unified OECS for a Changing World”. On this special day, the OECS Commission invites individuals, schools, organisations, and communities across the OECS to join in a vibrant display of unity.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced its 16-member squad for the much anticipated three (3)-Match home Test Series against Australia, which begins on Wednesday June 25th at Kensington Oval in Barbados for the coveted Sir Frank Worrell Trophy.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Director, Dominica Bureau of Standards. This is an opportunity to lead a national institution critical to trade facilitation, consumer protection, and national development. The Director is the Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau and reports to the National Standards Council.

new name, same commitment to connecting communities MIAMI, Florida (June 6th , 2025) – Leading telecom provider C&W Communications has officially changed its name to Liberty Caribbean, marking a bold new chapter in its more than 150-year legacy of connecting communities across the Caribbean.