Month: June 2024

OECS Media Release — The Caribbean countries offering Citizenship By Investment Programmes are moving quickly to implement the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The signatories of the MOA are Antigua and Barbuda, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia. The MOA, published in March 2024, aims to ensure mutual cooperation, information sharing, adherence to common standards of best practice, and regulatory oversight. With effect from July […]

European Union antitrust regulators accused Apple of violating the bloc’s technology regulations. This allegation could result in a substantial fine for the iPhone manufacturer, which is also under investigation for new fees imposed on app developers. The European Commission, which serves as the EU’s antitrust and technology regulator, announced that it had forwarded its preliminary findings to Apple after an investigation initiated in March. The Commission’s initial accusation against Apple […]

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) recently honoured the recipients of the 2024 Caribbean Media Awards at a luncheon event held at the InterContinental New York Times Square during Caribbean Week. The Caribbean Media Awards competition recognizes journalists and media professionals whose work conveys and presents news and information pertinent to the region’s tourism industry and captures the distinctive essence of the Caribbean story. This competition celebrates excellence in journalism, photography, […]

Dominica Grammar School, founded in 1893, has long been recognized for its commitment to educational excellence. With support from the Dominica Citizenship By Investment Program, this esteemed institution in Roseau, the capital city, is undergoing a significant transformation to modernise infrastructure and enrich educational opportunities. In a recent speech at the Grade Six National Assessment results release ceremony, Chief Education Officer Dr. Jeffery Blaize also emphasized the critical role of […]