Antigua and Barbuda is all set to join more than 150 countries in celebrating World Wellness Weekend (WWW) from September 19–21, 2025, offering a vibrant program of free and engaging activities across the twin-islands. Presented by the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with Wellness Ambassador Tricia Greenaway, and supported by Wellness Footprints Antigua, […]
In a rapidly shifting global landscape, we need to act decisively to build a stronger, more competitive, and prosperous economy for Canadian workers. To that end, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced last month the launch of the new Major Projects Office (MPO). The MPO will work to fast-track nation-building projects by streamlining regulatory assessment and approvals […]
The groundbreaking a cappella musical Obeah Opera has successfully completed a historic run in Barbados, staging a profound cultural “reconnection pilgrimage” that honors the Barbadian roots of its central figure, Tituba. The production, created by Nicole Brooks, captivated audiences at the Daphne Joseph Hackett Theatre and engaged local communities in a powerful act of ancestral remembrance and […]
What Changed The U.S. has eliminated its US $800 duty-free threshold. All shipments from Canada to the U.S. are now subject to duties, taxes, and clearance fees, regardless of value. For Canadian-made goods, duties will generally be assessed at 35%. Proof of prepaid duties is required before packages are accepted for U.S. delivery. CUSMA Exemptions […]
XTREME CLIMATE ACCELERATION The research documents how Arctic warming is proceeding at a rate four times higher than the global average, with updated estimates anticipating the total disappearance of Arctic ice in summer by about two decades, now possible as early as 2027. The phenomenon of ‘Atlantification’ – the massive influx of warmer Atlantic waters into the Arctic oceans – […]
Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced that he will hold a Cabinet Planning Forum in the Greater Toronto Area of Ontario, from September 3 to 4, 2025. In a rapidly shifting global landscape, Canada’s new government is focused on building a stronger economy – one that strengthens our collaboration with reliable trading partners and […]
“Writing is a conversation, an ongoing conversation of the experiences of individuals, families, communities, cultures, civilizations,” said St. Martin author Lasana M. Sekou at the CARIFESTA XV Symposia roundtable Writing the Caribbean Soul: Literature as Resistance and Innovation on August 25, 2025. Sekou, projects director at House of Nehesi Publishers (HNP), was invited by CARIFESTA as […]
Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism, Josefina Rodríguez Zamora, and Gabriela Cuevas Barrón, the country’s representative for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, have unveiled a national tourism strategy designed to harness the full potential of the world’s biggest sporting event. Unveiled at Punto México before business chambers, tourism organizations, and industry leaders, the plan lays out concrete […]
The warning signs are flashing red. Private Equity Manager Stephen Johnson recently highlighted what many of us have been quietly observing — Canada’s economy is bleeding capital at a worrying pace. According to the Financial Post, foreign investors pulled $3 billion from Canadian shares in June, on top of $11.5 billion in May. At the […]
placeholder Much like a tree falling in a forest, did a vacation really happen if you don’t take home any souvenirs as proof? Shopping is as much a part of any memorable Caribbean getaway as lounging on the beach or indulging at the spa. While you may not have chosen the dynamic twin-islands of Antigua and Barbuda […]