Dominican Republic Electricity Demand Hits 4,203 MW Record
The Dominican Republic hit a record electricity demand of 4,203 MW on July 27, 2026, its latest July peak as...
July 28, 2026Section
Caribbean
Jamaica GCT Hike Threatens Caribbean Holiday Costs
Jamaica GCT on tourism is set to rise from 10% to 15% by April 2027, and the hotel industry is...
July 28, 2026
Shell Bahamas LNG Terminal Gets Final Green Light
Shell Bahamas LNG secures final approval for the $369M Clifton Pier regasification terminal in Nassau, unlocking 55 MMscfd of capacity....
July 28, 2026
Puerto Rico’s OFG Bancorp Delivers US$1.39 EPS, Shares Hit One-Year High
Puerto Rico’s OFG Bancorp posts diluted EPS of $1.39, beating estimates as core revenues climb 4.5% to $190.3M. Shares hit...
July 27, 2026
Caribbean Games Santo Domingo Mark 100th Anniversary
Over 6,000 athletes compete in Santo Domingo for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games, running July 24–Aug 8, 2026,...
July 27, 2026
IDB Invest Lines Up US$80 Million Loan for Jamaica’s JPS Grid Recovery
IDB Invest is arranging an US$80 million loan for Jamaica Public Service to refinance debt and fund grid hardening after...
July 27, 2026
Monti Carlo’s Puerto Rican Cookbook Fuses Diaspora Flavors
Chef Monti Carlo reframes Puerto Rican food as resilience in a debut cookbook rooted in the island's story.
July 27, 2026
Haiti’s Compas Direct at 71: UNESCO Heritage Meets a Fragile Future
Haiti's compas direct turns 71, freshly inscribed on UNESCO's heritage list, even as the country faces deep challenges.
July 27, 2026
Tavarez Explores Dominican-Haiti History in New Madrid Book
Author Tavárez takes the shared history of the Dominican Republic and Haiti to Madrid with a new book.
July 27, 2026