April 5, 2022 Colombia’s economy rebounded strongly in 2021 with 10.6 percent growth led by pent-up domestic demand, notably private consumption. Around 66 percent of the population is fully vaccinated…
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Colombia: Financial System Stability Assessment
April 5, 2022 The pandemic led to Colombia’s largest recession on record, but the economy bounced back strongly in 2021. The banking system has so far weathered the shock well,…
EDITORIAL: Short story contest update!
Dear all, We have been receiving a lot of questions about the short-story contest results. Dr Hunte is still reviewing the last scripts. As you can imagine, it is not…
AUDIO: Devotions led by Fr Philip Heild
April 1, 2022 Devotions led by Father Philip Heild of St Peter’s Parish North Long Island, The Bahamas.
How To Make Coconut Shrimp
By Chef Carlton Hull April 1, 2022 Ingredients * 1/3 cup all-purpose flour * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper * 2 large eggs, beaten * 3/4…
COMMENTARY: How serious is the Caribbean about reparations?
By Sir Ronald Sanders April 1, 2022 On March 25, the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis Almagro, publicly pointed out that “only six of our 34…
The Garth Fagan Dance Company keeps building young minorities in the New York area!
By: Staff Writer April 1, 2022 The Garth Fagan Dance Company, eponymously named after its founder, has been a staple in the Rochester New York area for over 30 years…
What does a climate road map mean? Racquel Moses represents the Caribbean at the IDB’ Climate forum.
By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com April 1, 2022 Over 40 percent of the Caribbean’s Foreign exchange goes into paying for fuels for its electricity supply and transportation. Freeing this cash through…
The region could learn from the Trinidad Carnival experience- COVID safeguards in place!
By: Staff Writer April 1, 2022 Trinidad’s National Carnival Commission Chairman says COVID-19 safeguards was the key phrase for the country’s Carnival celebrations this past February and other countries looking…
CariCris: IPED Guyana gets good ratings
April 1, 2022 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has assigned initial corporate credit ratings of CariBBB (Local Currency Rating) and CariBBB- (Foreign Currency Rating) on its regional…
Costa Rica Prioritizes Public Health
By Analisa Bala April 1, 2022 Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the most recent issue of Finance & Development. Pura vida, the “pure life.” It’s an expression you’ll often hear in Costa…
Wheels Up Partners with Tropic Ocean Airways to Add Last-Mile Travel Options and Deliver Shorter Range, Unique Travel Offerings
April 1, 2022 Wheel Up Experience (NYSE: UP) today announced a new strategic partnership and minority investment in Tropic Ocean Airways, the world’s largest amphibious airline and leading provider of…