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  • Another major boost to Grenada’s spice industry

    Another major boost to Grenada’s spice industry

    Grenada’s spice sector is poised for significant growth as agricultural authorities launch the second phase of a national replanting initiative, targeting large estates and commercial-scale producers with nearly half a million Eastern Caribbean dollars in dedicated funding.

    The collaborative effort between the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, and Forestry and the Grenada Co-operative Nutmeg Association (GCNA) builds on the first phase of the National Spice Replanting Programme, which was rolled out in the wake of Hurricane Beryl to support small-scale producers, household growers, local schools, and the Minor Spices Cooperative in Laura, St David. That initial round focused on expanding access to resources for smaller operations across the island; the new phase shifts focus to larger producers to create a holistic, industry-wide recovery.

    Under the newly launched phase, eligible producers will receive a combination of direct financial assistance and specialized technical support to expand and rehabilitate their spice plantations. Farmers holding up to 20 acres of cultivation land can qualify for maximum grants of EC$20,000, while operations between 10 and 20 acres are eligible for up to EC$10,000 in support. Individual smallholders participating in the program will receive allocations between EC$3,000 and EC$5,000, tailored to the specific scope of their replanting and rehabilitation projects.

    Speaking at the official launch on Tuesday, Chief Extension Officer Lauren St Louis explained that prioritizing large estates and commercial-scale farmers in this phase is a strategic decision to accelerate industry-wide recovery. “We need to revitalise our spice industry, so this programme is really to push that mandate to enable Grenada to get beyond pre-Beryl production to ensure that we remain the lead nation in spices,” St Louis said.

    The initiative covers a wide range of Grenada’s iconic spice crops, including nutmeg, cocoa, ginger, cinnamon, pimento, vanilla, black pepper, and bay leaf, among other locally grown varieties. To boost the quality and market value of Grenada’s signature nutmeg output, program officials are encouraging participating farmers to cultivate specific high-performing varieties preferred by the GCNA: the Banda (or Mountain) Nutmeg, and the oval-shaped Popa Nutmeg, which is prized for its high essential oil content. The push for these varieties is designed to upgrade the country’s spice product portfolio, raise overall production quality, and increase the market value of Grenada nutmeg exports.

    Senator Roderick St Clair, the government’s appointed farmers’ representative in the Senate, underscored that the inter-institutional partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture and GCNA is structured to deliver more than just funding — it prioritizes ongoing technical guidance to help producers meet long-term productivity goals. “The goal of this partnership is to ensure farmers receive the guidance and support necessary to implement the work required for successful farm rehabilitation and production,” St Clair noted. As part of the support structure, agricultural extension officers will be assigned to groups of 10 to 20 participating farmers via a centralized computerized work planning system, and all participating producers are required to commit to a mutually agreed work schedule and set of production targets.

    Interested producers can apply for the program by submitting a formal proposal outlining their required level of support. All applications will undergo a joint assessment by the Ministry of Agriculture and GCNA, and approved applicants will receive funding in two separate disbursements. The second tranche of funding will only be released after producers meet pre-agreed production and replanting targets to ensure accountability for public investment.

    Agricultural officials note that the targeted investment in large and mid-scale producers will complement the gains made in the first phase of the program, creating a robust foundation for the entire spice sector — one of Grenada’s most historically and economically important agricultural industries — to bounce back stronger from the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl and reclaim its position as a global leader in high-quality spice production.

  • Shakira acquitted of tax fraud, court orders Spain to hand back $70 million

    Shakira acquitted of tax fraud, court orders Spain to hand back $70 million

    In a high-profile legal conclusion that has drawn global attention, Colombian music icon Shakira has been fully acquitted of tax fraud charges following a years-long legal battle between the artist and Spanish tax authorities. The Catalonia High Court in northeastern Spain delivered the final ruling this week, dismissing all allegations that the singer had illegally evaded taxes on income earned between 2012 and 2014, and additionally ordered national authorities to return approximately $70 million in assets that were seized as part of the investigation. The case first emerged in 2018, when Spanish prosecutors claimed Shakira failed to properly declare around $16.4 million in income, arguing that she had established her official tax residence in the country as early as 2012 – a claim the pop star repeatedly denied, asserting that she did not move her primary residence to Barcelona until 2015, when she began a long-term relationship with Spanish football star Gerard Piqué. Throughout the entire legal process, Shakira maintained her innocence, emphasizing that she had fulfilled all of her tax obligations according to international tax rules and had no intention of hiding or underreporting any of her income. The $70 million in seized assets, which included several of her luxury properties in Barcelona and a significant portion of her financial holdings, will now be transferred back to the artist’s ownership after the court’s formal order takes effect. Legal analysts note that the acquittal brings a definitive end to a case that had become a symbol of high-profile tax disputes between international celebrities and European tax authorities over the past decade. The ruling also sets a potential precedent for how cross-border tax residence cases are adjudicated in Spanish courts, particularly for artists who maintain multiple residences across different countries for work and personal reasons. In a brief statement shared after the ruling, Shakira expressed relief at the court’s decision, thanking her legal team and supporters for their patience through the years-long process. The 47-year-old singer, who remains one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time with more than 80 million records sold worldwide, has continued to release chart-topping music and tour globally throughout the duration of the legal proceedings.

  • “The Public Should Know Who You Are,” Says Mira to Sex Offenders

    “The Public Should Know Who You Are,” Says Mira to Sex Offenders

    A growing push to increase public safety for vulnerable communities in Belize has gained a key high-level backer, with Home Affairs Minister Oscar Mira publicly announcing his full support for the long-called-for creation of a searchable national public sex offenders’ registry. Mira has confirmed he will leverage his cabinet position and ministry resources to advance the policy, arguing that convicted offenders have no right to hide their criminal histories from communities that could be put at risk.

    Mira made his position clear during an appearance on the popular current affairs program *Open Your Eyes*, where he opened up about the deeply troubling case reports he has reviewed since assuming his ministerial post. Among the accounts that have pushed him to back the public registry are horrific cases of child sexual abuse involving victims as young as four years old, many of them enrolled in local primary schools. Mira stressed that these violent, harmful crimes demand a fundamentally different approach to public oversight of convicted offenders, rather than the current system that keeps their identities hidden from the public.

    The minister’s endorsement comes in direct response to an urgent press release issued over the weekend by the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children, which first renewed the call for the registry to be established immediately. The Special Envoy’s statement highlighted an alarming trend: a rising number of sexual assault allegations against individuals holding positions of public trust, including school educators and law enforcement officers. By concealing the identities of convicted sex offenders, the envoy argued, the current system leaves women and children across the country needlessly exposed to repeat harm.

    Mira echoed these warnings, noting a key pattern visible in the case files he has reviewed: sexual abuse in Belize is rarely an isolated incident. Convicted offenders often continue their pattern of violence, moving from victim to victim frequently within shared family and community networks before they are stopped. A public registry, Mira argues, would give families the information they need to protect children and vulnerable people from preventable harm.

    The proposed policy would not be an unprecedented global shift. As of 2023, data from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking shows that 41 nations around the world already operate public sex offender registry systems to protect their communities. Reaffirming his commitment to moving the policy forward, Mira emphasized that public transparency is a critical tool for prevention: “I fully support the special envoy on her call, and I’m going to do my part from my ministry to ensure that we get this registry done. I think that if you are convicted of something like that, then the public should know who you are so that you [the public] can prevent, and make sure that you keep your children away.”

  • Belize Basketball’s Biggest Two Weeks Start Now

    Belize Basketball’s Biggest Two Weeks Start Now

    The most consequential fortnight of Belize’s domestic basketball calendar is officially here, as the National Elite Basketball League (NEBL) enters its closing regular season phase with six remaining contests and only four total spots available in the upcoming postseason playoffs.

    Two teams have already punched their tickets to the semi-final round, locking in guaranteed playoff positions weeks before the final whistle of the regular season. The Belize City Defenders currently hold the top spot in the league rankings with an 8-2 win-loss record, a performance that has also secured them home-court advantage for their upcoming semi-final match. Trailing closely behind at 7-3 is the Orange Walk Running Rebels, who have also claimed a home semi-finals berth alongside their guaranteed playoff spot.

    While both are already in the postseason, the race for the coveted first overall seed is still undecided. The Running Rebels currently hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Defenders, meaning their performance in the remaining final games could push them ahead of Belize City to claim the number one ranking entering the playoffs.

    The tightest competition of the closing stretch, however, centers on the two remaining open playoff spots, which three teams are currently fighting to claim. The Cayo Western Ballaz, San Pedro Tiger Sharks, and EZ Investment Griga Dream Ballers are all still in contention, with every possession and final result set to shift the standings. Any of the three squads can either secure their spot in the playoffs or see their season come to an early end, depending on how the final six games unfold across the league.

    For two other teams across the league, the regular season has already delivered a disappointing final outcome. The Belmopan Trojans and Corozal Spartans have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention, bringing their 2026 NEBL campaign to a close before the postseason begins.

  • Major work on minor roads coming

    Major work on minor roads coming

    Barbados is launching a massive infrastructure improvement initiative centered on long-overdue repairs to local residential roads, with a total investment of $32.5 million earmarked for the project, Senior Minister Kirk Humphrey has confirmed. Speaking at a branch meeting of the Barbados Labour Party held at St Leonard’s Boys School in St Michael West on Sunday, Humphrey laid out the full scope of upcoming work being rolled out by the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW).

    To date, authorities have pinpointed nearly 50 residential roads in need of repairs, with an additional 30 historic cart roads currently under evaluation for inclusion in the project. Humphrey emphasized that while major highway expansion projects remain on the government’s agenda, upgrading the small, community-focused roads that residents use every day has been a top personal priority.

    “When you step out your front door, you shouldn’t land in a puddle – those corner roads, neighborhood access routes and cart roads are the ones I am most committed to fixing,” Humphrey said. The government has kept its promise to advance major infrastructure as well, he confirmed: planning is already underway to expand Highway 2A to four lanes, with construction set to break ground before the end of this year. Humphrey also invited residents to report poorly maintained small roads directly to the ministry, guaranteeing that reported routes will be added to the official work schedule.

    The residential road repair program is just one of several citizen-focused initiatives MTW is advancing in the coming months. Among the other urgent projects is a full overhaul of the neglected Constitution River Terminal, which Humphrey described as having fallen into unacceptable disrepair. Stagnant water pooling, unregulated encroachment, and overall dilapidation have left the terminal looking like a shantytown, he said, a situation unfit for Barbadian workers and commuters.

    “If we expect people to respect public spaces, we have to first provide them with safe, well-maintained spaces to live and work,” Humphrey noted. Along with physical upgrades, the ministry will deploy additional staff to the terminal to monitor public service vehicle operators and ensure compliance with traffic and route regulations. Humphrey stressed that effective management of van staging areas is critical to maintaining order across the entire road network, making on-site supervision a non-negotiable part of the terminal overhaul.

    With the Atlantic hurricane season set to begin in less than two weeks, MTW has already started clearing major drainage infrastructure across the island, and will ramp up clearing operations imminently. Humphrey called on local residents to share responsibility for flood risk reduction, urging homeowners and community groups to clear drains near their properties wherever possible to reduce the risk of flooding during storm events.

    The ministry also moved to address a longstanding public request: the installation of speed bumps in residential areas, particularly near schools, churches and crowded neighborhoods to protect child pedestrians and other community members from speeding traffic. Humphrey shared that he has long shared residents’ frustration over the previous MTW policy that blocked speed bump installation in most residential areas. While speed bumps are not appropriate for high-speed major highways, he explained, they are a critical safety measure in residential and community zones. He confirmed that internal discussions have already concluded, and residents can expect widespread speed bump installation to begin across the island’s communities in the near term.

  • CDB’s 26th William G. Demas Memorial Lecture in Nassau will focus on role of courts in Caribbean development

    CDB’s 26th William G. Demas Memorial Lecture in Nassau will focus on role of courts in Caribbean development

    The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has announced plans to host the 26th installment of its annual William G. Demas Memorial Lecture on June 2, 2026, a flagship intellectual event tied to the institution’s 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors. Scheduled to unfold in Nassau, The Bahamas, where the full Annual Meeting will run from June 1 to 5, this year’s keynote address will be delivered by The Honourable Mr. Justice Denys Barrow, a sitting judge at the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ).

    Justice Barrow’s presentation will center on the timely theme: “Contributions of the Courts to Caribbean Development: the Enduring Importance of Strong Institutions.” Per official statements released by CDB, his talk will dive into the multifaceted ways that robust judicial frameworks underpin progress across the Caribbean region. Attendees and observers can expect insights into how independent, well-functioning court systems stabilize national economies, boost investor confidence, maintain cohesive social order, and advance inclusive, equitable development that benefits all segments of Caribbean societies.

    The lecture fits neatly into the overarching theme of the 2026 Annual Meeting, “Forging the Caribbean’s Future: Strategic Solutions for Uncertain Times.” In a global landscape marked by persistent geopolitical shifts, tightening fiscal conditions, and growing climate-related shocks, the event will zero in on how the rule of law and resilient institutions serve as critical bulwarks against these challenges. Justice Barrow is set to explore how credible, independent judicial bodies strengthen governance, create the policy certainty needed for long-term investment, and lay the groundwork for sustained sustainable development outcomes.

    This year’s focus also aligns directly with CDB’s own corporate Strategic Plan, which identifies institutional strengthening, improved public service delivery, and the conversion of policy commitments into tangible, measurable development results as core organizational priorities. Through the annual memorial lecture series, CDB has positioned itself as both a key convener of regional dialogue and a central knowledge hub for Caribbean development. The institution supports its Borrowing Member Countries through a mix of targeted financing, collaborative policy dialogue, and coordinated cross-border development initiatives, and the lecture series advances this broader mission.

    Gillian Charles-Gollop, CDB Vice President for Corporate Services, emphasized the urgent relevance of this year’s theme in contemporary context. “In an era where uncertainty is structural rather than episodic, strong institutions are not optional – they are essential,” Charles-Gollop noted. She added that the long-running lecture series provides a critical space to examine how the rule of law and trusted institutions underpin regional resilience, economic stability, and long-term sustainable growth.

    The William G. Demas Memorial Lecture was established to honor the legacy of William G. Demas, CDB’s second president. Demas’ transformative leadership and far-reaching intellectual contributions helped shape the region’s collective approach to development, regional integration, and institutional capacity building over his tenure. The 2026 event carries forward this legacy by centering the under-explored connection between judicial systems and broad-based development progress, while reaffirming CDB’s long-standing commitment to strengthening regional institutions as the foundation of sustained Caribbean advancement.

  • AG Questions Opposition Absences During First Sitting of New Parliament

    AG Questions Opposition Absences During First Sitting of New Parliament

    The first formal sitting of Antigua and Barbuda’s newly elected Parliament descended into political friction on Monday, after Attorney General Stedroy Benjamin launched sharp criticism of the entire opposition bloc for its unexplained and strategically timed absence from the opening session. Benjamin’s rebuke came minutes before the House adjourned, wrapping up a day that centered on the official swearing-in of all newly elected members of parliament.

    Addressing the empty opposition benches, Benjamin openly questioned the credibility of the excuses tendered for the no-shows, drawing a direct line between the boycott and the opposition’s weak standing following the April 2026 general election. “It seems that there will be no speeches from the other side,” Benjamin told the chamber. “They have disappeared as they did disappear the last elections.”

    He argued that the collective absence of opposition representatives validates the choice that voters made at the ballot box earlier that year. “They made the right decision,” he said of the electorate. “They don’t appear. They don’t work. As a matter of fact, they are a disunited bunch of people.”

    Prior to Benjamin’s remarks, newly re-elected Speaker Osbert Frederick read out formal apologies from three absent opposition lawmakers: the representative for All Saints East and St. Luke, the lawmaker for Barbuda, and the member for St. Philip’s South, who cited an unspecified personal emergency for his absence. Other absent members cited illness and pre-planned international travel as justifications for missing the historic sitting.

    Benjamin pushed back against these explanations, calling the timing of the supposed disruptions highly suspicious. “Isn’t that passing strange, that today, of all days in Parliament history, some sort of excuses be made — people being sick, traveling,” he said.

    Despite the opposition boycott, Benjamin emphasized that the governing administration would move forward with its policy agenda without delay, framing the government’s work as a commitment to delivering widespread prosperity for Antigua and Barbuda under the administration’s signature “Renaissance” development plan. “This wagon train over here will continue to function,” he said. “We are here to make certain that the people of Antigua and Barbuda benefit from the Renaissance.”

    Monday’s sitting formally marked the launch of the new legislative term. In addition to the swearing-in of elected MPs, the session saw Osbert Frederick retain his position as Speaker of the House, while Philmore Benjamin was confirmed as Deputy Speaker in a formal vote held during the sitting.

  • Saint Lucia U23 endure winless run in OECS 3×3 ​

    Saint Lucia U23 endure winless run in OECS 3×3 ​

    The first-ever Eastern Caribbean Under-23 Men’s 3×3 Basketball Tournament, held in Road Town, British Virgin Islands, brought together six of the region’s top young squads to compete for regional glory and a coveted spot at this summer’s Central American and Caribbean Games. Among the contenders, Team Saint Lucia entered the tournament with high expectations as the pre-event second seed, but a series of hard-fought matches ended in disappointment for the four-man roster.

    Made up of Sidney Didier of the Soufriere Kings, Junior Dupre and Jazaniah Blanchard of the Morne Gladiators, and Ajini Ferdinand of the Courts Jets, Saint Lucia faced two early preliminary round tests that put their semifinal hopes on the line. In their opening group fixture against Grenada, the Saint Lucian squad got off to a strong start, building a solid five-point advantage early in the contest. However, Grenada clawed back to take control of the game, closing out a 20-16 victory that secured Grenada the top spot in Pool A.

    Saint Lucia’s second preliminary matchup against tournament hosts British Virgin Islands delivered another tough result. A 21-14 defeat to BVI erased any remaining chance for the squad to advance to the tournament’s semifinal round. Dropping down to the fifth-place playoff, Saint Lucia faced off against Dominica in a tightly contested battle that came down to the final minutes. Ultimately, Dominica pulled out a narrow 16-14 win, leaving Saint Lucia with an 0-3 record across all three of its tournament matches.

    Despite the winless outcome, the Saint Lucia Basketball Federation highlighted the positive takeaways from the team’s first regional tournament appearance. Head coach Christus Michel offered praise for his entire roster, singling out standout guard Sidney Didier, who finished the tournament ranked among the event’s top 10 scorers. Michel emphasized that events like this inaugural championship provide irreplaceable value for emerging Caribbean basketball talent, giving Saint Lucian young players the chance to test their skills against top regional competition, build match experience, and grow both as individual athletes and as contributors to the growth of the sport on the island.

    Beyond the on-court action, the tournament crowned its first champion when St Kitts & Nevis defeated St Vincent & The Grenadines 20-15 in the gold medal match. The title win earned St Kitts & Nevis automatic qualification to the 3×3 basketball competition at the upcoming Central American and Caribbean Games. Hosts BVI rounded out the top three, securing a bronze medal with a 17-13 win over Grenada in the third-place matchup.

    In addition to the competitive tournament, the event also included professional development opportunities for Caribbean basketball officials and coaches. Coach Michel joined 3×3 certified referee Shadrack Theodore from Saint Lucia in taking part in a series of specialized training sessions and coaching workshops hosted in the British Virgin Islands alongside the tournament.

    The historic tournament was organized by the Association of National Olympic Committees of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (ANOCES), with the BVI Olympic Committee serving as the local host. Major sponsorship for the event was provided by Panam Sports, Olympic Solidarity, the Virgin Islands Ministry of Tourism, and the BVI Tourist Board, backing the effort to grow 3×3 basketball across the Eastern Caribbean region.

  • CTO to launch scholarship for emerging Caribbean women in tourism during Caribbean Week 2026

    CTO to launch scholarship for emerging Caribbean women in tourism during Caribbean Week 2026

    The Caribbean’s $50 billion tourism industry, the region’s largest economic driver, is taking a major step forward to close the gender gap in sector leadership with a new targeted scholarship initiative announced by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO).

    Dubbed “From Her to Her: From Today’s Female Leaders to Tomorrow’s Tourism Stars,” the annual program will provide direct financial support to outstanding young Caribbean women pursuing higher education and careers in tourism. The initiative will be formally launched on June 1 at the Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Dinner & Awards, a flagship event held as part of 2026 Caribbean Week in New York, hosted at the InterContinental New York Times Square.

    All proceeds raised from the June 1 ceremony will be contributed to the CTO Foundation, which will manage the long-term operations and disbursement of the scholarship. Beyond the scholarship launch, the evening will also celebrate the contributions of trailblazing women across Caribbean tourism, honoring sitting tourism ministers, national tourism directors, recipients of the CTO Secretary-General’s Distinguished Service Award, and new inductees into the sector’s Women in Tourism Hall of Fame, which recognizes extraordinary leadership in the field.

    For Dona Regis-Prosper, the first woman to hold the post of CTO Secretary-General, the scholarship is both a professional commitment and a deeply personal mission. “Fostering clear pathways for women to advance into leadership roles across tourism is core to our work as an organization,” she explained in an official statement. “This scholarship isn’t just about financial aid—it’s about building a legacy of mentorship, passing the torch from current leaders to the next generation that will shape the future of our region’s most critical industry.”

    Jacqueline Johnson, chair of the CTO Foundation, echoed this enthusiasm, noting that the program aligns perfectly with the foundation’s core mission of investing in sustainable tourism development through human capital. The initiative has already secured early backing from key private sector partners, including cruise line Virgin Voyages, luxury retailer Diamonds International, and sustainable brand TRÈFLE, with the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority stepping forward as the official sponsor of the launch dinner.

    Organizers emphasize that the scholarship is far more than an isolated program—it reflects a growing regional movement to advance gender equity and expand inclusive leadership opportunities across the Caribbean tourism sector. This year’s Caribbean Week in New York, a major annual gathering that brings together regional tourism stakeholders, industry partners, and global buyers to promote Caribbean travel, draws support from a broad network of sponsors across multiple tiers. Top Platinum Elite sponsorship comes from the United States Virgin Islands, while Gold Elite backing is provided by Antigua & Barbuda and the British Virgin Islands. Additional gold support comes from The Bahamas and St. Kitts, with silver sponsorship from industry leaders including Sandals Resorts, Global Ports Holding, and SITA. A range of bronze and contributing sponsors, including Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Sojern, Expedia Group, Royal Caribbean, and the Inter-American Development Bank, also support the full week of programming, which includes the Regional Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase.

    Anyone interested in attending the Caribbean Women in Tourism Leadership Dinner & Awards or learning more about the new scholarship can find full details at the official registration portal: https://forms.gle/m5cmQBVaT5hir2sp7. More information about the full schedule of 2026 Caribbean Week in New York is available on the event’s official website: caribbeanweek.onecaribbean.org.

  • Formerly C&W, relaunched Liberty Business committed to powering digital growth in Jamaica

    Formerly C&W, relaunched Liberty Business committed to powering digital growth in Jamaica

    KINGSTON, JAMAICA – After rebranding from its former identity C&W Business, Liberty Business has officially unveiled its new brand at a high-profile launch event held on May 19 at Montego Bay’s iconic Rose Hall Great House. The launch marks a key turning point for the firm, which is expanding its footprint as a regional tech leader serving enterprise clients across Jamaica and the broader Caribbean.\n\nToday, Liberty Business holds a position as one of the Caribbean’s top providers of enterprise-focused technology solutions, delivering robust, scalable services that empower organizations to boost growth, streamline daily operations, and speed up digital adoption across a wide spectrum of critical sectors. These include financial services, tourism, public administration, education, healthcare, business process outsourcing, and the fast-growing local entrepreneurship ecosystem.\n\nOpening the event to attending stakeholders and industry partners, Stephen Price, Vice President and General Manager of Flow – who also oversees the Liberty Business brand in Jamaica – underlined the growing urgency for reliable, knowledgeable tech partnerships in today’s fast-shifting global business landscape. Price noted that in the modern economy, core capabilities including operational agility, crisis resilience, and advanced digital infrastructure are no longer competitive advantages for businesses – they are non-negotiable requirements for survival and growth.\n\nLiberty Caribbean is the parent company behind three major regional brands: Flow, Liberty Business, and BTC. Speaking to the firm’s regional advantage, Price emphasized that the Liberty Business team brings on-the-ground understanding of the unique challenges and untapped opportunities that define Caribbean markets. Through the official rebranding and launch, the company is reaffirming its promise to support Jamaican organizations to move forward with confidence, backed by global-standard technology, deep regional expertise, and long-term trusted partnerships.\n\nDaniel Neiva, Chief Commercial Officer for B2B operations at Liberty Caribbean, explained that the shift to the Liberty Business brand is part of a larger, company-wide strategic evolution in how the firm serves enterprise clients across the region. This change is far more than a simple update to the company’s visual identity, Neiva explained: it reflects a renewed organizational commitment to helping Caribbean businesses build stronger, more resilient, and more competitive operations in a rapidly digitizing global economy.\n\nNeiva pointed out that modern organizations across all sectors are navigating growing complexity, from rising cybersecurity threats and the shift to cloud-based infrastructure to increasing operational demands and higher customer expectations for seamless digital services. Liberty Business was designed to simplify this digital transition, Neiva said, combining core connectivity infrastructure, cutting-edge technology tools, and strategic regional expertise to deliver tangible business results and unlock new growth opportunities through targeted digital transformation.\n\nBeyond supporting individual enterprises, Neiva highlighted that robust digital infrastructure and accessible enterprise technology services now play an irreplaceable role in driving national development, strengthening economic resilience, and boosting private sector competitiveness across every Caribbean nation.\n\nTo mark the brand launch, Liberty Business also announced a new strategic cybersecurity partnership with Simply Secure Group, a leading managed security services provider that specializes in autonomous AI-powered cybersecurity solutions. The collaboration will enable Jamaican organizations of all sizes to strengthen their cyber defense postures, boost overall digital resilience, and respond more effectively to the growing threat of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks targeting regional businesses.\n\nIn closing remarks, Charles Manus, Senior Director of B2B Services for Jamaica, shared his optimistic outlook for Jamaica’s digital future and the transformative role technology will play in driving the country’s sustained development. Manus noted that Jamaica continues to stand out as one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic, digitally connected, and ambitious national markets, holding enormous potential for innovation and inclusive, long-term sustainable growth. “Our core responsibility is to help local businesses and institutions leverage technology in practical, high-impact ways that improve business outcomes, build broad-based resilience, and unlock new pathways for shared economic progress,” Manus said.