The Caribbean island of Martinique is celebrating Black History through the lens of its unique identity and history, which have been impacted deeply by the actions and contribution of significant Black figures. Leading the commemoration, the Martinique Tourism Authority has been leveraging the month of February as an opportunity not only for reflection of the […]
Picture this: soft, powdery beaches stretching for miles, crystal-clear turquoise waters beneath warm sunny skies sun, and a soft breeze carrying the scent of fresh island flowers. Conveniently, this picture-perfect daydream is much more realistic than you may think…now, breathe in, and imagine trading your snow boots for flip-flops. The Islands of The Bahamas are […]
The 3rd edition of the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series was a spectacular regatta with a total of 35 boats taking part, including for the first time, a maxi class with eight powerful boats revelling in the big conditions. With racing from the 18th – 21st of February, the RORC Nelson’s Cup Series is the perfect […]
At the 48th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Barbados, an agreement was signed by the Prime Minister of Barbados, the Hon. Mia Mottley, in her capacity as Chairman of the regional organization, and the President of the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique (CTM), Serge Letchimy, for Martinique’s accession to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This signing […]
The Toronto-Quebec City corridor is a megaregion. It’s home to 18 million people, 40 per cent of our GDP, over 700,000 students, and more than 30 colleges and universities. This dynamic hub needs a transportation system that gets people from city to city, in the fastest time possible. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that Canada […]
The RORC Nelson’s Cup Series kicked off in spectacular style with high speed action and tight finishes right through the three IRC Classes. Antigua is renowned for some of the world’s best sailing conditions and it was delivered in spades with 20 knots of easterly wind sweeping the race course. The RORC Race Team assisted […]
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission invites Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) operating in the fisheries, marine/coastal tourism, and waste management sectors in Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to attend two virtual information sessions on the Window 2 Call for Proposals of the Regional MSME Matching Grants Programme. These sessions will provide valuable insights on the grant application process, […]
With 2025 now in full swing, Martinique – the verdant, French-Caribbean island often known by the epithet “The Isle of Flowers – is rapidly gearing up for its hotly anticipated and much-loved Carnival. In a little under a month, from March 2 to March 5, Martinique will roar to glorious life; the streets of Fort-de-France […]
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has taken a bold step towards a cleaner and economically sustainable future with the unanimous adoption of the landmark Basseterre Declaration at the Third Council of Ministers: Energy meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Basseterre Declaration establishes the OECS Decade of Action for […]
For 2025, the Royal Ocean Racing Club celebrates both its own centenary and that of the Rolex Fastnet Race, the race upon which it was founded. For this special edition, the RORC has reintroduced its once premier event, the Admiral’s Cup. This has resonated strongly with many of the world’s top yacht racing teams with […]