Commonwealth Secretary-General commends CARICOM on 50th anniversary and pledges continued support

July 7, 2023 Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, joined Caribbean leaders and eminent guests yesterday to celebrate the 50 years of CARICOM’s leadership, unity and progress, while…

Our Blue Future: PIMS Rising Tides Program Empowers Bahamian Youth to Protect Their Marine Heritage

July 7, 2023 In an age of environmental uncertainty, the Perry Institute is preparing a cadre of young Bahamian conservationists poised to defend the Caribbean seascape With its famed sapphire…

The World Bank grants additional financing of US$12M for air transport connectivity in Haiti

July 7, 2023 The World Bank Board of Directors on Wednesday approved additional financing of US$12 million for the Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Project. This new grant aims to cover…

Return to Chaguaramas: Leaders unite for commemorative ceremony at the birthplace of CARICOM

July 7, 2023 CARICOM Leaders braved the inclement weather in Trinidad and Tobago for a commemorative ceremony in observance of the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of…

COMMUNIQUE Forty-Fifth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM

July 7, 2023 The Forty-fifth Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held from 3- 5 July 2023. In acknowledgement of the…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Dominica

July 7, 2023 On June 7, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Dominica and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting…

Dominica: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report for Dominica

July 7, 2023 The economy is recovering gradually but faces headwinds from the cost-of-living crisis, more limited policy space, and more frequent and costly climate shocks. Tourism rebounded in the…

Barbados: First Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility and Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility.

July 7, 2023 “Requests for Modification of Performance Criteria and Reform Measures, and Rephasing of Access Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive…

EDITORIAL: Happy Independence US and 50th Anniversary for CARICOM

July 4, 2023 Yes, readers, two of these auspicious days fall on the same day. We wish the United States a very special Independence Day in their 247th year as…

AUDIO: Devotions by Fr Eric Miller

July 4, 2023 Devotions brought to you by the Anglican Diocese of the Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands, led by Father Eric Miller of Christ Church Cathedral, New…

COMMENTARY: Annisette-George must follow principles on Justices

By: Capil Bissoon July 4, 2023 Speaker Annisette-George should follow the very principled example of Justices Wilson and Lambert-Peterson for setting lofty standards and respecting the impartiality of their office.…

Rowley wants whole loaf on CARICOM 50TH Birthday!

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan July 4, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com It might be their 45th Regular heads of government meeting, which was carded to take place in Dominica, as its Prime Minister Roosevelt…