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…

Caribbean Employment hopeful new ECLAC digital tracker will lead to meaningful transformation, jobs

March 22, 2024 Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO Joseph Boll said his organization is hopeful that the recent development of a tool to track digital transformation in the Caribbean and…

IMF Executive Board Completes Fifth Review Under the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement for Suriname

March 22, 2024 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the fifth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement for Suriname and granted a waiver for…

There is an energy around Guyana

March 19, 2024 A senior level team from Caribbean Export was in Guyana from 4- 9 March, 2024 to meet with the host Government and related agencies to plan for…

Saint Lucians to Benefit from CDB-Funded Water Supply and Wastewater Improvement Project

March 19, 2024 The population served by Saint Lucia’s Water and Sewerage Company Inc (WASCO) is to benefit from a USD749,619 Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) investment aimed at improving the…

Dominica: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission

March 15, 2024 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Mr. Christopher Faircloth, visited Roseau and held discussions on the 2024 Article IV consultation with Dominica’s authorities during…

IDB Group Caribbean Governors Endorse the Regional Program ‘One Caribbean’

March 12, 2024 The Caribbean Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) endorsed the “One Caribbean” program, a comprehensive framework designed to support enhancing living standards across the…

CEO Encourages Use Of Online Job Boards; Says Cultural Mistrust Does Jobseekers A Disservice

March 12, 2024 On the heels of a Caribbean government official calling attention to a job bank platform for public education, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO Joseph Boll says there…