Castries, St. Lucia, December 17th, 2024 – Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) in partnership with the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) has awarded over EC$200,000 in grant funding to local organizations supporting critical environmental and community-based projects across the island. The grant funding was made possible through the Republic Bank Sustainability Fund, which was created in June 2023. The 2024 awardees were formally recognized on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at a cheque handover ceremony held at Sandals Golf and Country Club in Cap Estate, Saint Lucia.
Around the Caribbean
CRICKET WEST INDIES ANNOUNCES DAREN SAMMY AS HEAD COACH ACROSS ALL FORMATS
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a strategic reshaping of its coaching framework, appointing Daren Sammy as Head Coach across all formats. This decision reflects CWI’s commitment to improving its high-performance system throughout West Indies cricket. Sammy’s first outing with the test team will be for the home series against Australia in June 2025.
World Bank experts: NCDs account for between 1.4% – 8% of GDP loss in the Caribbean
Kingston, December 13 – Caribbean countries need to urgently address the growing challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs account for over 75% of all deaths in the region, with devastating economic consequences, including productivity losses and unsustainable healthcare costs. This critical message was emphasized by health experts from the World Bank and regional health organizations during a public discussion as part of the Ask WBG Series.
Saint Lucia are the 2024 Windwards Under 15 cricket champions
GROS-ISLET, SAINT LUCIA; SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, 2024 – Saint Lucia are the 2024 WINLOTT Windward Islands Under-15 Male Cricket Champions, courtesy a 5-run victory over Dominica at the Gros-Islet Playing Field on Sunday afternoon. It was a pressure cooker of a final as the Dominicans took control very early, never allowing the hosts to settle with the bat.
$4 MILLION PAID TO PORT WORKERS TO RESOLVE LONG-STANDING SALARY DISPUTE WITH DASPA
The Government of Dominica is pleased to announce the resolution of the long-standing salary dispute between port workers and the Dominica Air and Sea Ports Authority (DASPA).
Death Announcement of Adelaide Bethelmie of Vieille Case
We announce the Death of Adelaide Bethelmie. She died peacefully at her caretakers’s residence in Vieille Case.
ECGC PARTNERS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF DOMINICA TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING FARMERS, FISHERS AND PROCESSORS
The East Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) proudly participated as a Gold Sponsor at the annual National Agricultural and Fisheries Recognition Ceremony held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Blue and Green Economy. This prestigious event celebrated the dedication and hard work of Dominica’s farmers and fisherfolk.
Bleu Magic Rum Partners with Caribbean Superstar Mr. Ridge
The rum company and Bouyon artist combine to bring Dominica’s premium spirit to the world!
CHRIS DEHRING APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CRICKET WEST INDIES
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Dehring as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A visionary leader with an extraordinary track record in finance, sports management, media, and telecommunications, Dehring is uniquely positioned to steer CWI into a bold new chapter of growth and development.
CARILEC Announces Momentous MOU with Jamaica Public Service Company at the Official Opening of its Centre of Excellence
On Wednesday, 4 December 2024, the Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) officially opened its Centre of Excellence, a hub for cutting-edge specialized training and innovation in Grid Operations Management, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. As part of its strategic plan to build capacity and facilitate collaboration among regional utilities, CARILEC has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JPS to facilitate capacity building for utility employees across the region.