Antiguans paying more at the pump as petrol prices soar. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

Antiguans paying more at the pump as petrol prices soar. Caribbean Today's top stories this week

Antiguans Going to Pay More for Gas Despite Petrol Subsidies

Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced the current price of petrol can no longer be maintained. (image via West Indies Oil Co Ltd.)

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – The West Indies Oil Company (WICO) has defended the decision to increase the price of petrol saying this is as a result of external factors.




New $2,000 Banknote to be Introduced in Jamaica

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, displays the new/upgraded banknotes, which will go into circulation later this year. (Photo: JIS)

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica is introducing a new $2,000 banknote on which late former prime ministers Edward Seaga and Michael Manley, will appear together.



Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke Votes in Support of Aid to Ukraine

Caribbean American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (Photo: John McCarten/New York City Council)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Caribbean American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke says she voted in support of omnibus legislation to fund the US Government and provide US$13.6 billion in aid to Ukraine.




Guyana’s Tourism Industry to Get Major Boost With New Online Booking Platform

Photo via Guyana DPI

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – With the establishment of a new booking engine – Kaietour.com, the local tourism industry is anticipating an increase in books from international tourists. 



International Recording Artist I-Octane Set to Release 5th Studio Album "I AM GREAT"

International recording-artist I-Octane (Photographer credit: TD IMAGING STUDIOS™ LLC)

Kingston, Jamaica - On March 18th, 2022 International recording-artist I-Octane will release his much anticipated 5th studio album, "I AM GREAT" produced by renowned billboard charting producer Troy "Troyton Music" Hinds.