COMMENTARY: Ecological Citizenship  and  the  United Nations  Sustainability  Development  Goals  Agenda

By: Rebecca Theodore May 23, 2023 Ecological citizenship encourages  individuals, communities  and  organizations as citizens  of the  world,  to  consider  environmental rights  and  responsibilities.  Ecological citizenship practices  on the other …

GUYANA FIRE SUSPECT DID IT OVER TAKEN CELLPHONE TO LOVER

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan May 23, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com A rural community in Guyana is today trying to wrap its hearts and minds around one of the most tragic incidents to rock…

Eight times a charm for Caribbean finalist for the Commonwealth Short Story Prize

By: Staff Writer May 23, 2023 The Commonwealth Short Story Prize Caribbean finalist finally got in on his eighth attempt at entering the contest and is “grateful” to have finally…

WMO: EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS FOR ALL REQUIRES COLLECTIVE EFFORT

By Kimberly Ramkhalawan May 23, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com Changes in current climate patterns are calling for more established early warning systems. This was the focus of the 19th World Meteorological Organisation’s…

Trèfle designs celebrates 15th Anniversary with a Cultural Exhibition

May 23, 2023 BVI Fashion Designer, Kristin Frazer is set to begin her 15th anniversary celebrations with several events spread throughout the year – the first being at The Old…

How Scrap Metal Became a Criminal Enterprise in Venezuela 

By: Insight Crime May 23, 2023 Venezuela’s nationalization of the scrap metal industry opened the doors to a state-sponsored free-for-all, with public officials, private companies, military personnel, and criminal groups…

Europe’s Weakest Border? Smuggling Between Suriname and French Guiana 

By: Insight Crime May 23, 2023 Stuart Codrington favors the direct approach. Within five minutes of our interview starting, the Surinamese border control officer grabs his gun, shoves it in…

CARICOM Secretary-General extends Sincere Condolences to the Government and People of Guyana after Fire Tragedy at Mahdia Secondary School in Region 8

May 23, 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has received with great sorrow the shocking news of the fire at the Mahdia Secondary School in the Guyanese town of Mahdia, where…

4th CDB President’s Chat to Focus on Access to Finance for Women-Led Businesses

May 23, 2023 Practical measures for increasing access to finance for women-led enterprises will be defined and highlighted in the 4th edition of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) President’s Chat, scheduled…

CDB Looks at Deepening Involvement in Jamaica

May 23, 2023 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has signalled its intention for deeper involvement in Jamaica’s sustainable development programmes as a senior executive team today completed a week of…

IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to the Dominican Republic

May 23, 2023 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Emilio Fernández-Corugedo visited the Dominican Republic from May 8 to May 19 to conduct the 2023 Article IV…

Kingdom of the Netherlands-Aruba: Technical Assistance Report-Financial Stability Diagnostic and Scoping Mission

May 23, 2023 Aruba has a sizeable financial sector, dominated by commercial banks that are generally well capitalized and hold ample liquidity buffers. Within the context of a conservative business…