Ed Kennedy

Ed Kennedy

Mining Conglomerate BHP’s Growth in the CaribbeanMining Conglomerate BHP’s Growth in the Caribbean

Mining Conglomerate BHP’s Growth in the Caribbean

The past decade has seen multi-national mining giant BHP expand its presence within the Caribbean in a big way. In… Read More

5 years ago
5 Major Projects to Watch in 20205 Major Projects to Watch in 2020

5 Major Projects to Watch in 2020

When it comes to capital works, the Caribbean currently has a number of significant projects under progression. When completed, these… Read More

5 years ago
The Caribbean’s Brewing Craft Beer IndustryThe Caribbean’s Brewing Craft Beer Industry

The Caribbean’s Brewing Craft Beer Industry

Piton beer, brewed by Windward & Leeward Brewery Ltd (owned by Heineken), is an example of a highly popular local… Read More

5 years ago
Here’s Why The Caribbean Will Lose Out on The Cannabis OpportunityHere’s Why The Caribbean Will Lose Out on The Cannabis Opportunity

Here’s Why The Caribbean Will Lose Out on The Cannabis Opportunity

Presently many countries are still in the earliest years of a pro-cannabis policy, and many are still seeking to form… Read More

5 years ago
Caribbean Influencers Making a Success of Social MediaCaribbean Influencers Making a Success of Social Media

Caribbean Influencers Making a Success of Social Media

The rise of the online era has fundamentally transformed the way in which we live and work. When it comes… Read More

5 years ago
What Are The Top CIP Jurisdictions And Why?What Are The Top CIP Jurisdictions And Why?

What Are The Top CIP Jurisdictions And Why?

A new year and decade begins following the immense growth of citizenship by investment programmes over the past few years,… Read More

5 years ago
White Island’s Tragic WarningWhite Island’s Tragic Warning

White Island’s Tragic Warning

Harrowing coverage of the White Island volcano disaster has been beamed around the world these past few weeks. At time… Read More

5 years ago

2020: 7 Shopping trends to look out for

The Caribbean is in a festive mood with the Christmas and end of year holidays being celebrated across the region.… Read More

5 years ago
Calculating a Crypto Future in the CaribbeanCalculating a Crypto Future in the Caribbean

Calculating a Crypto Future in the Caribbean

The tail end of every decade inspires reflection and careful consideration of what may unfold in the years to come.… Read More

5 years ago
Gabriel Abed: “Bitt was built on rawness, doubt and uncertainty.”Gabriel Abed: “Bitt was built on rawness, doubt and uncertainty.”

Gabriel Abed: “Bitt was built on rawness, doubt and uncertainty.”

Barbados-born Gabriel Abed is the founder of Bitt, a home-grown tech company that aspires to deliver technology innovation accompanied by… Read More

5 years ago
Leveraging Citizen Data: Potential or Peril?Leveraging Citizen Data: Potential or Peril?

Leveraging Citizen Data: Potential or Peril?

The relationship between government and the average citizen is always ripe for ongoing reflection. Even in societies featuring liberal democracies,… Read More

5 years ago
Will St Lucia’s CIP Stay Competitive in 2020?Will St Lucia’s CIP Stay Competitive in 2020?

Will St Lucia’s CIP Stay Competitive in 2020?

Saint Lucia has seen modest economic growth in many areas throughout 2019. While its Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP) remains… Read More

5 years ago
Aviation Advances in the 2020sAviation Advances in the 2020s

Aviation Advances in the 2020s

The Caribbean region depends on the effective operation of airplanes and the airports they utilise. Few people across the globe… Read More

5 years ago
Making Cents of the CIBC FirstCaribbean DealMaking Cents of the CIBC FirstCaribbean Deal

Making Cents of the CIBC FirstCaribbean Deal

Early November brought news that CIBC had reached an agreement to sell a majority stake in its Caribbean operation. The… Read More

5 years ago
Can Virgin Shake up the Cruise Industry?Can Virgin Shake up the Cruise Industry?

Can Virgin Shake up the Cruise Industry?

Virgin Voyages is in the final stages of preparations for its maiden voyage in 2020. The new cruise line will… Read More

5 years ago

Caribbean Dreamers Caught in the USA Immigration Crisis

Statistics from 2017 estimate that some 4.4. million immigrants from the Caribbean currently reside in the United States, accounting for… Read More

5 years ago

Ending Cuba’s Currency War

The past decade has been a momentous one for Cuba. It began with a Castro leading the nation, but his… Read More

5 years ago

The Story of SEC v. Mediatrix Capital

The case involves individuals and premises in the US; across various Caribbean nations, like the Bahamas, Read More

5 years ago

Should the Caribbean Cheer or Fear the Rapid Growth of the Cruise Industry?

Expectations of strong growth within the cruise sector in the months and years to come give rise to many questions.… Read More

5 years ago

7 Tourism Trends to Watch in the 2020s

When it comes to doing business effectively, a to-do list is essential. That’s why we at STAR Businessweek are so… Read More

5 years ago