Hugh Riley appointed Secretary General of CTO

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the appointment of Barbadian Hugh Riley as new Secretary General As the organization’s chief executive officer he will oversee the CTO’s offices in Barbados, North America, the UK and Europe, succeeding the late Arley Sobers and the Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace. Click for more.

More opportunities for USVI and Puerto Rico small business

The Obama Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that minority-owned and small businesses, including women- and veteran-owned businesses, have access to government contracts. Click for more.

Region urged to prepare for natural disasters

Unlike hurricanes and tornadoes, earthquakes occur without warning. Taking simple steps, such as reviewing earthquake safety tips and updating your home emergency plan, can be life-saving. Click for more.

Cruzan rum in the Virgin Islands

Governor John P. deJongh, Jr., U.S. Virgin Islands, and Cruzan VIRIL, Ltd., makers of Cruzan Rum, the flagship rum brand recently announced a 30-year public-private partnership that includes an expansion of production capacity for Cruzan Rum in the Virgin Islands. Click for more.

Ship shape education

John P. de Jongh Jr., governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands recently signed an extension to an agreement between World Ocean School and the Virgin Islands government, which will allow St. Croix students to participate in hands-on sail and learn program during the school yea Click for more.

Investors gather in Bermuda

They came from the east, west, north and south. And though the numbers declined from last year, those who attended the 13th annual Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (CHTIC) in Bermuda confirmed a strong commitment to the Caribbean. Click for more.

Trinidad and Tobago tackling tourism

Trinidad and Tobago is poised to develop into one of the Caribbean’s most viable business tourism destinations. New hotels offer all the amenities business travelers need and expect. Click for more.

St. Lucia targets diaspora to invest in island

St. Lucia has developed a plan to woo members of the Caribbean expatriate community to its shores. Louis Lewis, St. Lucia's Director of Tourism, announced that the St. Lucia Tourist Board has targeted the North American Diaspora to "come back home" on vacation and take advantage of investment opportunities on the island. Click for more.

St. Lucia prime minister builds bridges

St. Lucia is looking to deepen its economic development links with public and private sector players in the Washington DC area. Prime minister Stephenson King recently met with heavy hitters, including Robert Johnson, founder of BET. Click for more.

Virgin Islands celebrates small business

Leonor D. Dottin, State Director of the Virgin Islands Small Business Development Center (VI SBDC) announced that Ms. Dannica L. Thomas has been selected as the 2009 State Star. Click for more.

Adding value to economic development

He’s savvy, smart, and most important, a straight shooter, who can communicate the complexities of government programs. D. Jerry Garcia, who grew up in St. Croix, has been around Washington and the world. Now he’s back home. Click for more.

SBA launches You Tube channel

The U.S. Small Business Administration has begun posting informational videos on YouTube as it joins an increasing trend within the federal government to reach a larger audience. Click for more.