By: Staff Writer April 21, 2026 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) said in a recent report that only 19 percent of the Sustainable Development Goals…
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IMF: Growth to hit 2.3% in LAC for 2026
By: Staff Writer April 17, 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its World Economic Outlook for 2026 said that economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean will top…
AIB Bank N.V. of Aruba Launches Digital Transformation Journey with Finastra Essence
April 17, 2026 AIB Bank N.V. of Aruba (AIB Bank), a leading financial institution committed to innovation and customer service excellence, has announced its selection of Finastra Essence as its…
FinDev Canada provides USD 30 million loan to CIFI to support inclusive economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
April 17, 2026 Canada’s bilateral development finance institution, FinDev Canada, announces a USD 30 million loan to Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura (CIFI), a leading investment platform in…
World Bank said Iran conflict causing uncertainty in region
By: Staff Writer April 10, 2026 The World Bank said in a recent report that the conflict in the Middle East is introducing uncertainty within the Caribbean and Central American…
Caribbean Airlines reports losses after Air Jamaica takeover
April 10, 2026 Caribbean Airlines has been in financial difficulties since it took over Air Jamaica over a decade ago. The airline, which operates from Port of Spain, bought Air…
OECS and EU Support Fishers with Ice Coolers in Dominica
April 10, 2026 Fishers in the communities of Mahaut and Layou from the Commonwealth of Dominica are set to benefit from improved fish handling and storage capacity, following the official…
OECS Launches New Wastewater Project to Protect Marine Life in Dominica
April 10, 2026 Protecting marine biodiversity involves addressing land-based issues that directly affect our oceans, including the proper disposal and management of grey and black wastewater. Grey water refers to…
CDB Board Approves US$50 Million Environmental Loan for Guyana
April 3, 2026 The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) has approved US$50 million in financing for Guyana, through its Second Environmental Sector Policy-Based…
CDB and Trinidad and Tobago Commit to Strengthening Partnership to Accelerate High-Impact Development
April 3, 2026 As part of its efforts to deepen engagement and accelerate development support, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) has strengthened its on-the-ground presence in Trinidad and Tobago…
Caribbean Development Bank Approves US$10 Million Line of Credit to Support SMEs in Trinidad and Tobago
April 3, 2026 The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) has approved a US$10-million line of credit to expand access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Trinidad and…