Newsline Business (February 27)
The Central Bank of Jamaica says it has reached an ideal level of its Net International reserves. And therefore there is no need for an increase. Co-Chair of the Economic Programme Oversight Committee, Keith Duncan says future increases will depend on demand. *** Guyana is turning to South Africa for...
Newsline Health (February 25)
A group of investors from Europe and the French Caribbean have been exploring the possibility of providing medical evacuation services to the English speaking Caribbean. The initiative is being spearheaded by president of the Guadeloupe-based Caribbean Aviation Centre for Excellence, Lucien Plaisance. He told (CMC) he received positive feedback from...
Newsline Entertainment (March 1)
It’s Carnival weekend! The weekend officially began in Trinidad early Friday morning with the re-enactment of the Canboulay riots of 1881. Tonight is the big night with the International Soca Monarch competition. Eight finalists will vie for the title of Groovy Soca Monarch, and another eight will compete for the...
Newsline Business (February 20)
Jamaica’s Central Government debt increased by $2.3 million between March the December last year. The Fiscal Policy Paper tabled in parliament recently says this increase was due to a rise in external debt stock, caused by the depreciation of the Jamaican dollar. Meanwhile Jamaica’s entertainment sector contributed 71 billion dollars...
Newsline Health (February 18)
A new report from the Pan American Health Organisation says non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death in the Americas. *** The Bahamas has launched a campaign to protect its citizens against Dengue Fever. *** As mental health illness gains more recognition around the region, Guyana’s Department of Health...
Newsline Business (February 13)
The Canadian Market registered the strongest performance in regional tourism in 2018. The Caribbean Tourism Organsation says it recorded 3.9 million visitors from Canada. Acting Director of Research, Ryan Skeete says this was due mainly to the country’s strong economic performance and increased seat capacity to the region. *** Now...
Newsline Health (February 11)
Reproductive health specialists in Belize are reporting progress in their efforts to reduce the cases of cervical cancer. This is one of the most common forms of cancer affecting women across the Caribbean. For the past 15 years the Belize Family Life Association has been offering an advanced screening for...
Celebrating 50 Years of Meteorology
A special feature with Tyrone Sutherland, Director of the Caribbean Meteorological Organisation, and hosted by veteran journalist Peter Richards.
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