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Minister of Tourism, Carlos James delivering his State of the Tourism Industry Address on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. (Photo: Lance Neverson/Facebook)
Minister of Tourism, Carlos James delivering his State of the Tourism Industry Address on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. (Photo: Lance Neverson/Facebook)

Air arrivals up 36% while yachting increase 43%, minister says

Air arrivals to St. Vincent and the Grenadines in 2023 increased 35.7% while yacht visitors rose 43% year-on-year, Minister of Tourism Carlos James says, citing preliminary data. “While air arrivals…

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Hyginus “Gene” Leon has resigned as president of the Caribbean Development Bank. (File photo)
Hyginus “Gene” Leon has resigned as president of the Caribbean Development Bank. (File photo)

CDB silent on reports regarding senior officials sent on leave

By Peter Richards BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has acknowledged “an ongoing administrative process” involving its president, Hyginus “Gene” Leon, but remained silent on reports…

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