Bahamian firm signs historic $427M HOA for weather system with NOAA

By: Staff Writer May 16, 2025 The Bahamas Aviation, Climate and Severe Weather Network Ltd (BACSWN) added the final piece to its historic $427 million puzzle yesterday with the signing…

Historic Visit by IDB President Showcases Support for Haiti’s Recovery and Private-Sector Jobs

May 16, 2025 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn is in Cap-Haïtien at the invitation of the Haitian government, through Economy and Finance Minister Alfred Mettelus, marking the first…

IDB to Lead Haiti’s Medium-Term Recovery and Development Plan for 2025-2030

May 16, 2025 At the request and under the leadership of the Haitian government, the IDB will coordinate this collaborative initiative to bolster Haiti’s economy through private-sector-led growth, enhanced human…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with St. Kitts and Nevis

May 16, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for St. Kitts and Nevis[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of…

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Barbados on the Fifth Reviews Under the Extended Fund Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility

May 13, 2025 At the request of the Government of Barbados, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Michael Perks visited Barbados between May 2-8 to discuss the implementation…

MONTEGO BAY TO HOST LANDMARK CARIBBEAN INVESTMENT FORUM IN JULY 2025

May 9, 2025 The Caribbean is ready to change the conversation. For decades, the region has been defined by its postcard-perfect beaches, vibrant culture, and warm hospitality. But this July,…

Guyana: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guyana

May 9, 2025 Guyana’s economy has grown rapidly over the past two decades, progressing from low-middle-income to high-income status—the only Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative participant to achieve this…

Guyana Set to Boom with 23% Growth in 2026 as Caribbean Economies Surge into 2030 – See Who’s Rising Fast

May 6, 2025 The Caribbean region is projected to experience varied economic growth between 2025 and 2030, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook, released on…

The Caribbean King of Cannabis Skincare Hits the Mile High Scene

April 22, 2025 From the beaches of Dominica to the high streets of Denver, Elvis “Papi” Edwards is redefining what Caribbean hustle looks like — and it smells like aloe,…

US eases China port fees for Caribbean and other US territories

By: Staff Writer April 18, 2025 The Trump administration eases port fees for Chinese ships headed for the Caribbean, Great Lakes and other US territories. The Office of the US…

OECS GEOBUILD announces energy engineering and technical advisors to advance geothermal development across the region

April 18, 2025 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is pleased to announce the addition of Milan-based firm ELC Electroconsult S.p.A. as geothermal energy engineering and technical advisor…

Suriname: Ninth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility

April 18, 2025 Suriname: Ninth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility, Request for a Waiver of Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff…