PLANTATION, Florida – The week of July 21-25 is declared the “Spirit of Aviation Week” and like all major events taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 51st Annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Air Venture Show has pivoted to a virtual platform. The Bahamas, represented by its key government agencies including the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, Royal Bahamas Police Force (aviation arm), Bahamas Civil Aviation and Bahamas Customs Department, along with its Flying Ambassadors, is  making its presence felt at the world’s largest aviation show. 

HAVANA, Cuba – The government of Cuba has thanked the Organization of Petroleum Exporting countries (OPEC) for supporting the economy of the Spanish-speaking Caribbean nation, even as the United States continues to tighten its restrictions against the island.

ROSEAU, Dominica – Dominica has called for an end to United States trade and economic sanctions against Venezuela, claiming Washington’s measures were also affecting the Caribbean nation’s development.

The coalition of Team Unity, led by Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris, was returned to power in St. Kitts and Nevis following last month’s general elections in the Caribbean nation.

HAMILTON, Bermuda – Bermuda will get its first female and first black governor later this year.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Police have charged Fuad Abu Bakr, leader of the New National Vision (NNV) political party, with several crimes, following his arrest last month as persons protested the killing of three people by police.

THE VALLEY, Anguilla – The main Opposition Anguilla Progressive Movement (APM) last month’s general elections in this British Overseas Territory.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines (CAL) plans to resume its regional and international operations this month on a phased basis out of its hub in Jamaica.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Prime Minister Dr.  Keith Rowley has announced that general elections will be held here on Aug. 10.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica recorded a 40 percent drop in the poverty rate in 2018, the lowest in a decade.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has appointed Jamaican Judith Green regional manager for the Caribbean.

NASSAU, The Bahamas – The Bahamas government said it has re-affirmed its commitment to eradicating racism and protecting the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights of all people.