September Roundup: Channel Sees Several CEO Appointments

The leaves are beginning to change, and so too are the executive benches of several major IT players, including several new chief executive officers (CEOs). These new appointments consistently align with the organization’s growth strategies and...

Surinamese banana exports back in focus for Europe

"We are a 'price maker' in the region and we would like to keep it that way," says Nitesh Ramlakhan, Director of Production Operations at Food and Agriculture Industries (FAI). As Suriname's only banana plantation, the company occupies a unique...

HOH becomes first in the Caribbean to use 3D camera for laparoscopic procedures

0 Horacio Oduber Hospital (HOH) is proud to introduce another major innovation to the people of Aruba. The hospital has become the first in the Caribbean region to acquire and use the state-of-the-art Olympus 3D camera for laparoscopic surgery....

HPE to showcase leading products and services that unlock ambition

HPE will return to GITEX, taking place between 13-17 October at the Dubai World Trade Center, this year with a bold new brand. For the 45th edition of the established and iconic tech exhibition, HPE will showcase how it empowers organisations to...

7 places to take a beach getaway during hurricane season

The clear waters of Arikok National Park, which covers nearly 20 percent of the island of Aruba, Feb. 29, 2020. Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao, often collectively called the ABCs, sit off the coast of Venezuela, far enough south in the Caribbean Sea...

How Businesses Can Enhance Network Observability and Prevent Downtime

Have you tried to clean up your garage recently? It hasn’t seen a car parked inside for years because it’s stuffed to the gills with junk, and you have no idea where to start. That feeling of being overwhelmed is something IT staffs are feeling...

Tabith, Kiron named in Fifa committees

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Tabith Awal has been appointed as a member of a prestigious committee under Fifa, the global governing body of football. He has been nominated to the Fifa Football Technology, Innovation & Digital...

Weekly recap of Pasco County home sales during week ending Oct. 4

There were 52 reported residential sales in Pasco County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com. The median sales price was $307,000 and the median property tax bill was $1,588.5 for the previous year. Property taxes based upon...

Under the Patronage of the UAE Cybersecurity Council: AICyberFest Empowers Students to Drive AI-Powered Cybersecurity Innovation

Dubai, UAE — Under the patronage of the UAE Cybersecurity Council, the UAE is spotlighting the next generation of cybersecurity pioneers at the inaugural AICyberFest, a national festival celebrating innovation in artificial intelligence and...

Cartel man

Martin Suarez opens his dramatic account of his life as an undercover FBI special agent assigned to infiltrate Colombian drug cartels from 1988 to 1994, Inside the Cartel: How An Undercover FBI Agent Smuggled Cocaine, Laundered Cash and Dismantled...

Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2025

2025 is a special one for alcohol-lovers and barhoppers, because the most anticipated bar event of the year – The World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony – will be held in Hong Kong for the first time. This is only the second time that this prestigious...

Africa’s digital future was on full display at GITEX Nigeria 2025

GITEX Nigeria 2025 wasn’t just another tech event. It was a bold statement about Africa’s place in the global innovation economy. The energy was electric as innovators, entrepreneurs, and global tech leaders came together to prove that Africa...

Independent commission to evaluate implementation of Country Packages

As has been agreed in the Mutual Arrangement for Cooperation on Reforms, the prime ministers of Curaçao, Aruba and St. Maarten and the Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations have appointed an evaluation committee. This committee will...

Local greenhouses in tropical Suriname replace imports with lettuce, peppers, and tomatoes

When I first came to Suriname, I wanted to make a cold dish. However, I couldn't find a single good tomato. Somewhere, I found a wilted piece of lettuce, which was all that was left. Then it is the chicken-and-egg question: Is it not grown because...

The Netherlands Marine Corps on the Front Lines of Caribbean Security

Brigadier General Ivo Moerman, commandant of the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps, has built a distinguished career on a foundation of operational experience, beginning with his first assignment as a platoon commander in Curaçao. With more than 30...

Carentra collects all types of oil to protect the environment

0 On Wednesday morning, during a press conference, Prime Minister Mike Eman announced that the neighborhood clean-up project held every Saturday – Baki den Bario – will now continue in Bubali. This time, residents will not only be able to dispose...

Our continental island

Features Newsday 6 Hrs Ago The copper-rumped hummingbird was first scientifically described in Tobago; this common sight around our homes and gardens can only be experienced in Trinidad, Tobago, and Venezuela. - Faraaz Abdool Faraaz Abdool...

India Mobile Congress 2025: Vodafone Idea demos AI, 5G-powered use cases, telco APIs

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea (Vi) said it is showcasing its fifth-generation (5G) and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered use cases, including skilling, telco APIs, self-organising network or SON, and satellite communications (satcom) at the India...

Chloë Farro heads to Spain to advance her athletic and academic career

0 Aruban Olympic swimmer Chloë Farro is moving to Barcelona, Spain, to continue developing her athletic and academic ambitions. The Aruban Olympic Committee (COA) recently met with Farro to discuss her plans for 2025–2026. During the meeting, COA...

Eliminating Technical Debt Is Critical for Financial Services Organizations

Legacy Systems Create Blind Spots in Risk Management Financial platforms built on legacy technology are often siloed, making incident response more difficult. Limited visibility across business units — retail banking, wealth management, corporate...