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- Caribbean will suffer heavy blow from Trump’s tariffs
by By Bert Wilkinson on July 9, 2025 at 5:01 pmA recent study conducted by the umbrella Caribbean Private Sector Organization (CPSO), the World Bank, and regional governments says the bloc will likely suffer nearly $550 million in revenue losses from tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in the coming years. Completed in time for presentation while many relevant officials were in western Jamaica for … Read More
- James to New Yorkers: Take advantage of new ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule
by By Nelson A. King on July 9, 2025 at 3:48 pmUPDATE: As a result of a recent decision by the Eighth Circuit, the FTC’s Click-to-Cancel rule will no longer go into effect on July 14. New York Attorney General Letitia James reminded New Yorkers on Tuesday, July 8, that the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new “Click-to-Cancel” Rule will go into effect on July 14. This … Read More
- CARICOM summit begins
by By Bert Wilkinson on July 9, 2025 at 3:39 pmOn Sunday, the Caribbean Community’s main annual summit began in the western Jamaican capital of Montego Bay. The summit called for greater attention to crime and violence and a collective determination to defeat heavily armed gangs. Sunday’s opening events were ceremonial as usual, with speeches from host Prime Minister Andrew Holness, immediate past Chairperson Mia … Read More
- Weaving culture into couture
by By Tracey Khan on July 9, 2025 at 2:39 pmFor Marrisa Wilson, fashion is more than fabric and thread; it’s rhythm, research, and cultural reclamation. The first-generation American-Guyanese designer, now based in Los Angeles, has emerged as a rising voice in American fashion by seamlessly blending art, music, and heritage. As founder of her eponymous label, Marrisa Wilson New York, she’s made waves with … Read More
- CPL hosts Health and Wellness Day in Barbados
by By Devika Ragoonanan on July 9, 2025 at 10:29 amThe Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is organizing a health and wellness day on July 20 at the UWI Usain Bolt Track and Field in Barbados, focusing on promoting holistic health through fitness, education, and community engagement. The event will feature various activities including physical exercises, health screenings, nutrition demonstrations, and entertainment to cater … Read More