April 1, 2022 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has assigned initial corporate credit ratings of CariBBB (Local Currency Rating) and CariBBB- (Foreign Currency Rating) on its regional…
Category: BUSINESS AND FINANCE
Costa Rica Prioritizes Public Health
By Analisa Bala April 1, 2022 Editor’s note: This article first appeared in the most recent issue of Finance & Development. Pura vida, the “pure life.” It’s an expression you’ll often hear in Costa…
FDA approval is expensive but worth it for export to the US!
By: Staff Writer March 29, 2022 A Bahamian tea manufacturer has invested a lot of time in developing her relationship with her broker, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in the…
This lifestyle photographer is branching out!
By: Staff Writer March 29, 2022 This young Bahamian lifestyle photographer is branching out into videography and entrepreneurship. Udaijah Taylor, owner/operator of Daijah70 Photography, Nassau, Bahamas told Caribbean Magazine Plus…
U.S. Virgin Islands Hosts Tech-Focused Business Attraction Summit Highlighting Benefits of Working in the Territory
March 29, 2022 The UVI Research and Technology Park Corporation (RTPark) announced today that registration is now open to attend their second annual Business Attraction Summit, to be held virtually on May 19-20,…
What Entrepreneurs Should Consider When Investing in A Second Citizenship or Residency
March 29, 2022 In today’s world, entrepreneurs have an endless array of tools to help them grow their empires. Advanced software, high-end automation, a talented workforce, and robust financial services;…
Krystal to open first franchise in Puerto Rico
March 29, 2022 Krystal, the original home of the slider of the South, is entering new territories outside of the contiguous United States and recently announced its first international franchise-owned restaurant in Puerto…
CDB Committed to Supporting Development, Resilience Agendas of Montserrat
March 29, 2022 Supporting and finding innovative solutions for countries like Montserrat that are confronted with the dual challenges of being a small state and facing significant environmental hazards, remain…
Suriname: First Review under the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility, and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; Staff Statement; and Statement by the Executive Director for Suriname
March 29, 2022 On December 22, 2021, the IMF Executive Board approved a 36-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with access of 366.8 percent of quota (SDR 472.8…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2022 Article IV Consultation with Colombia
March 29, 2022 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Colombia [2] on March 25, 2022. This also included a discussion of the findings of…
IMF Executive Board Completes the First and Second Reviews Under Costa Rica’s Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility; and Approves Extension of the Arrangement and Rephasing of Access
March 29, 2022 The IMF Executive Board concluded today the combined first and second reviews under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) for Costa Rica, allowing for an immediate disbursement equivalent…
Costa Rica: First and Second Reviews Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility, Request for Extension of the Arrangement, and Rephasing of Purchases-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Costa Rica
March 29, 2022 On March 1, 2021, the IMF Executive Board approved a 36-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with access of SDR 1.23749 billion (335 percent of…