Caribbean

The IMF believes that Russia's invasion of Ukraine will affect Latin America and the Caribbean less in 2022: its forecast improved

The financial organization estimates that the region's economy will grow by 2.5% this year and next year. The figure represents an improvement of 0.1 percentage points compared to the forecasts made last January
The IMF believes that Russia's

US Southern Command Chief Says Climate Change and Criminal Fisheries Organizations Threaten Security in the Caribbean

Laura J. Richardson affirmed that storms and sea level rise caused by global warming risk “destroying livelihoods, destroying homes and reversing decades of growth” at the Caribbean Nations Security Conference in Barbados
US Southern Command Chief Says

They reported excessive arrival of sargassum on the days of Holy Week in Quintana Roo

According to authorities of the entity, “not every day or on every beach there is sargassum”
They reported excessive arrival of

Bocas de Toro in Panama: what is the new sustainable paradise in the Caribbean like

For decades, the country was a transit destination to other luxury places. Now, it is emerging as a cutting-edge destination due to its unique landscapes and care for the environment
Bocas de Toro in Panama:

Ombudsman calls for greater effort to mitigate emergencies due to winter wave

The National Disaster Risk Management System warned of the possibility of an increase in rainfall that could reach historic levels.
Ombudsman calls for greater effort

Preparations for the 2022 Caribbean Games remain on track as finer details continue to be worked out

As preparatory work remains ongoing for the 2022 Caribbean Games, Around the Rings held a discussion with Julien Chipotel, Director of the 2022 Caribbean Games, and Brian Lewis, President of CANOC, to find out what progress has been made on the regional multi-sports games
Preparations for the 2022 Caribbean

Concacaf launches major expansion of its Champions League as part of new calendar of regional club competitions

Concacaf launches major expansion of

Boxing Fed Election Set for Dec. 12

(ATR) More than 25 percent of national federations not eligible to vote in crucial election.
Boxing Fed Election Set for

ATRadio: A Caribbean View on Corona Sport Crisis

(ATR) Trinidad and Tobago NOC president Brian Lewis describes the impact of corona on Caribbean sport in this latest podcast.
ATRadio: A Caribbean View on

Name Change, New Marketing Plan for Boxing Fed

(ATR) A strategy to rebuild the suspended federation for Olympic boxing unveiled in Panama.
Name Change, New Marketing Plan