September 16, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Belize.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared…
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Guatemala: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guatemala
September 16, 2025 Prudent macroeconomic management has supported a resilient economy, achieved low inflation, ample policy buffers and, for the last few years, a positive current account. Yet, more is…
Dominican Republic: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission
September 16, 2025 Recent Economic Developments, Outlook, and Risks A strong growth rebound in 2024 was driven by external demand and ample liquidity conditions. Real GDP expanded by 5 percent on…
CARICOM SG’s MESSAGE: CARIBBEAN WELLNESS DAY- 13 September 2025 | Engage. Empower. Elevate. Working Together to Improve Health and Well-Being for All
September 16, 2025 Even as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) makes progress in advancing sustainable development, we face the continuing and costly challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Heart disease, stroke, cancer,…
CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South Co-operation
September 16, 2025 CARICOM and Colombia trade negotiators concluded the second round of negotiations to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA), in Bogota, Colombia on…
STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Israeli Strike in Doha, Qatar
September 16, 2025 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) condemns in the strongest terms the recent Israeli strike on residential premises in Doha, Qatar. This act of aggression constitutes a flagrant disregard…
MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE Passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Ann Harper
September 16, 2025 The Secretary-General and Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat are deeply saddened on the passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…
EDITORIAL: The school year started, we wish students the best
September 12, 2025 The school year should have started already for students. It is already the second week of September. We wish all of the people studying, from teenager to…
AUDIO: Devotions by Fr Colin Saunders
September 12, 2025 Devotions led by Father Colin Saunders at Pro-Cathedral Christ The King Anglican Church, Freeport, Grand Bahama.
The Ultimate Bhagi (Spinach) Rice
By: Caribbean Pot September 12, 2025 Ingredient Guide Send your recipes to: islandcuisine@caribmagplus.com
COMMENTARY: Haiti cannot wait – all OAS member states declare: “The time for decisive action is now”
By: Sir Ronald Sanders September 12, 2025 On 10 September, all 32 active member states of the Organization of American States (OAS) signed a joint statement on Haiti. As often…
COMMENTARY: A Step in the Right Direction—The Fight Against School Violence
By: Paul Sarran September 12, 2025 For too long, school violence has scarred children, families, and communities across Trinidad and Tobago. The recent initiative by Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro…