September 3, 2021 As a hub for innovative financial services and logistics, Panama can help lead Latin America and the Caribbean’s post-pandemic rebound. President Claver-Carone made his first official visit to…
Category: BUSINESS AND FINANCE
IN SURINAME,THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY IS FEMALE AND FAB
By Terry-Ann Coley-Graham September 3, 2021 The IDB promoted the added value of private sector activity in Suriname by improving the business climate and innovation, spurring knowledge in manufacturing and…
Another Caribbean Country Goes The Digital Currency Route
September 3, 2021 In August Jamaica joined the Eastern Caribbean group of countries and The Bahamas in launching its digital currency. The first batch of the Central Bank Digital Currency…
Most Caribbean countries won’t return to pre-crisis levels until 2022 says IDB- “Fragile path to growth!”
By: Staff Writer August 31, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) warns that countries in the Caribbean won’t return to pre-crisis economic levels until “at least 2022.” The IDB in…
‘A Gift from the Gods’ – The story behind the Belize Chocolate Company
August 31, 2021 Belize has a rich chocolate history dating back thousands of years to the Mayans who are believed to have invented the confectionary. These original chocolatiers would dry, grind,…
Lux Row Distillers releases the second edition of its Blood Oath Trilogy featuring Pacts 4, 5 and 6
August 31, 2021 Lux Row Distillers announced the release of Blood Oath Trilogy – Second Edition, the latest collection of limited-release bourbons, or “Pacts,” created by Lux Row Master Distiller…
New FT Report: St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Offers ‘Greatest Mobility’ in the Caribbean
August 27, 2021 In a new report released by the Financial Times’ Professional Wealth Management (PWM) magazine, the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis was recognised for having the most…
KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS—CURAÇAO AND SINT MAARTEN 2021 ARTICLE IV CONSULTATION DISCUSSIONS— PRESS RELEASE; AND STAFF REPORT
August 27, 2021 Under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, the IMF holds bilateral discussions with members, usually every year. In the context of the 2021 Article IV…
France extends Covid-19 lockdown measures in Caribbean territories
August 27, 2021 France has decided to extend Covid-19 lockdown measures in its Caribbean overseas territories, said government spokesman Gabriel Attal on Wednesday, who added that the return to schools in these…
Chairman’s Reserve Rum Launches ‘Vintage 2009’ in the US
August 27, 2021 SPIRIBAM , known for their iconic Saint Lucian and Martinique premium rums, officially welcomes the arrival of Chairman’s Reserve Vintage 2009 rum to the United States. The…
CDB and Government of Saint Lucia Agree to Closer Collaboration
August 27, 2021 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has promised closer collaboration with the Government of Saint Lucia to facilitate economic recovery and build resilience as the country navigates the…