April 26, 2024 A talented fashion designer from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines has become one of the region’s finest examples of the power of micro businesses to grow and…
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IDB Invest Partners with JPS to Support Jamaica’s Green Energy Transformation
April 23, 2024 IDB Invest and Jamaica Public Service Company Limited (JPS) have signed a US$100 million financing package, to fund JPS’ capital investment programme. JPS, Jamaica’s leading energy services…
Africa and the Caribbean set to deepen ties
By: Staff Writer April 16, 2024 The Africa Import/Export Bank will hold its 31st annual meetings on June 12 to 14 in The Bahamas, a first for both regions where…
CIF GUYANA 2024 PROMISES MORE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GLOBAL INVESTORS AND REGIONAL BUSINESSES
April 9, 2024 “CIF, now in its third year, is an annual forum created by the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) that draws global investors to the Caribbean, and…
CEO applauds govt.’s permanent jobs announcement
April 9, 2024 The chief executive of a regional recruitment service is lauding the government’s commitment to rolling out nearly 4,000 permanent positions within the country’s waste management industry, noting…
Dominica bank helps Russians support Trump
By: Staff Writer April 4, 2024 Russian banker, Anton Postolnikov, is found to have loaned former US President Donald Trump $8m to prop up his Truth Social network. Postolnikov, owner…
CIF Guyana 2024 Promises more Investment Opportunities for Global Investors and Regional Businesses
April 5, 2024 CIF Guyana 2024 launched April 3rd Caribbean Export Head says Caribbean offers access to new markets Guyana’s Commerce Minister calls for patient investment Less Talk. More Business…
Caribbean Golden Passport Cost Soars to $200,000 on EU Crackdown
By: Bloomberg April 2, 2024 Caribbean “golden passports” are getting more expensive, a response to pressure from the US and the European Union to crack down on citizenship sales. A…
CEO Encourages More Young Men To Get Jobs
April 2, 2024 The CEO of a regional recruitment service said he hopes to see more young men pursue formal employment, encouraging them to use the many free resources at…
Unwrap Caribbean sweetness at Grenada’s Chocolate Factory
April 2, 2024 Nestled amidst the lush tropical landscapes and vibrant culture of Grenada lies a gem that tantalizes not just the taste buds but also the imagination—the Grenada Chocolate…
Caribbean Businesses Embracing Digital Transformation, PwC Survey Reveals
March 26, 2024 A PwC Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey 2024 reveals significant strides in digital transformation among Caribbean businesses, emphasizing the critical role of artificial intelligence in driving change. caribbean-digital-transformation…
Businesses urged to recruit now while job prospects seem favourable
March 22, 2024 With the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reporting favourable economic prospects for the near-term in the country, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO Joseph Boll is encouraging businesses looking…