COMMENTARY: Global environment creates opportunity for CARICOM, Africa to achieve common goals

By: Dr Carla Barnett July 1, 2025 The current global environment provides an opportunity for Africa and the Caribbean to build on shared values and interests, and forge a path…

World Bank: Organised crime in LAC compounding issues

By: Staff Writer July 1, 2025 The World Bank in their Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Review said that the economic woes in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC)…

Former T&T PM will not get a pension

By: Staff Writer July 1, 2025 Former Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Stuart Young will not receive a prime ministerial pension after the government passed legislation blocking persons who…

Hookie Weekend 2025 Wraps Up with Unforgettable Vibes and Caribbean Unity

July 1, 2025 The 2025 edition of Hookie Weekend was indeed an epic affair, which left thousands of attendees with memories of vibrant Caribbean culture, music and mas. The 5…

Hosting of CARIFESTA XV must reflect “Caribbean Roots, Global Excellence” -Regional Cultural Committee

July 1, 2025 The Region’s hosting of CARIFESTA XV must reflect its theme: “Caribbean Roots. Global Excellence.”  This is the call to action from the Regional Cultural Committee (RCC) during…

Culture Directors and Interim Festival Directorate reviewing plans for CARIFESTA XV

July 1, 2025 The stage is being set in Barbados for a spectacular hosting of CARIFESTA XV which will feature a unique blend of dramatic and cultural performances, fashion, music,…

CARICOM Secretary-General lauds work of CCCCC on milestone anniversary

July 1, 2025 The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) celebrated its 20th anniversary on 25 June 2025, with a banquet and award ceremony. The CCCCC is at the forefront…

Young women engage CARICOM officials as part of “Diplomat for a Day” initiative

July 1, 2025 A group of young women who played the role of diplomats in commemoration of the International Day of Women in Diplomacy on Tuesday, June 24, 2024, were welcomed for…

Barbados: Fifth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and the Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility

July 1, 2025 (Barbados: Fifth Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility and the Arrangement Under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV consultation and First Review Under the Extended Fund Facility for El Salvador

July 1, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded El Salvador’s 2025 Article IV consultation[1] and completed the first review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement.…

Procurement Delays, Oversight Gaps, and Weak Capacity Undermining Caribbean Development Projects – CDB Study Reveals

July 1, 2025 Although there are areas of good practice and emerging strengths, a new baseline assessment commissioned by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has revealed that persistent procurement delays,…

CDB Joins Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty

July 1, 2025 In a historic step to combat hunger and reduce poverty globally, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has officially joined the Global Alliance Against Hunger and…