Olympics Begin in London; Caribbean Ready to Make Its Mark
Above: London (Photo: London 2012) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Olympics have begun in London, and the Caribbean is ready to make its mark on the world’s biggest athletic stage. From Jamaica’s Usain Bolt to Grenada’s Kirani James, the […]
After Cholera Outbreaks in Haiti and Cuba, Dominica Prepares "Just in Case"
President of Spain's Senate Visits Panama
Above: the meeting in Panama City (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Pio Garcia-Escudero Marquez, the president of the Spanish Senate, visited Panama for talks with new Minister of the Presidency Roberto Henriquez. The two sides discussed preparations for […]
Jamaica to Increase Minimum Wage
Above: Kingston By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica will be increasing the national minimum wage on September 3, according to Labour and Social Security Minister Derrick Kellier. The move means the national minimum wage will increase 11 percent, from $51 […]
Guyana Signs $33 Million Agreement With UNDP on Natural Resources
Above: Guyana’s Kaieteur Falls By the Caribbean Journal staff Guyana’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Wednesday signed a $33 million agreement with the United Nations Development Programme for a project on natural resources management. The six-month project will develop […]