Haitians are a resilient people and will overcome their challenges

By: Staff Writer June 18, 2024 A Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) discusses the priorities and interventions for Haiti in this critical time in that nation’s development. H.E. David Commssiong, Barbados…

Yaksta celebrates good fathers with “Father’s Day”

June 18, 2024 With Father’s Day right around the corner, Dancehall artist Yaksta tackles several issues affecting trying fathers in his upcoming track, justly titled “Father’s Day”. The lyrics connect with the…

CEO Encourages MSMEs To Get Registered For Their Own Protection

June 18, 2024 It’s not only important to ensure that micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) have support they need to launch, grow and flourish, but also that the entrepreneurs…

Caribbean Development Bank to Address Haiti’s Development Challenges at a Special Annual Meeting Event

June 18, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is set to host an imperative panel discussion titled “Haiti Now: Development Priorities and Interventions” on June 18, 2024 at 8:30 am,…

Indigenous Peoples Call for Greater Empowerment at CDB Annual Meeting Forum

June 18, 2024 Indigenous leaders from across the Caribbean and Canada called for greater economic empowerment, participation in decision-making, and robust protection of rights at an Indigenous Peoples Forum which opened the…

African Export-Import Bank and Caribbean Export Development Agency Sign Landmark MOU to Boost Trade and Investment Between Africa and the Caribbean

June 18, 2024 Nassau, Bahamas – The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) proudly announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to…

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is to receive 50th anniversary rum blends from thirteen members of the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA)

June 18, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is to receive 50th anniversary rum blends from thirteen members of the West Indies Rum & Spirits Producers’ Association (WIRSPA).  The rum producers…

Country Report No. 2024/166 : Costa Rica: Sixth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility, Third Review Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement, and Monetary Policy Consultation Clause

June 18, 2024 Recent developments and outlook. Growth accelerated to 5.1 percent in 2023 and is projected to remain robust at 4 percent in 2024. Inflation (year-on-year) has stayed negative…

IMF Executive Board Concludes the Sixth Review of Costa Rica’s Extended Fund Facility and the Third Review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility

June 18, 2024 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the sixth review of Costa Rica’s economic reform program supported by the IMF’s extended arrangement under…

EDITORIAL: Panama Canal is coming back!

June 14, 2024 Storms only last for a time, but they soon disappear. A general sigh of relief can be heard around the Western Hemisphere now that the Panama Canal…

AUDIO: Devotions led by Fr Kari Marcelle

June 14, 2024 Devotions led by the Rev. Dr. Kari Xavier Marcelle, Chaplain and Dean of Students, St. John’s College School, The Bahamas.

Bok Choy with Corned Beef.

By: Caribbean Pot June 14, 2024 1/2 cup leftover fried corned beef1 tablespoon olive oil1 medium onion (sliced)3 lbs shanghai bok choy1/2 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon sea salt (adjust)8-10 grape tomatoes (1/2) Send…