By: Staff Writer May 13, 2025 Climate change is threatening banana production across the world and is affecting one of the Latin America and Caribbean’s (LAC) largest producers, Guatemala, a…
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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…
Ecopetrol is evaluating the strategy to ensure the continuity of gas projects in the Southern Caribbean
May 2, 2025 Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that a joint plan has been initiated to determine the best alternative to ensure the continuity of the projects in…
84% of Employers in LAC look to upskill their workforce
By: Staff Writer April 25, 2025 A new report published by the World Economic Forum said that the digital gap must close in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and…
IMF cuts Caribbean and Central American growth forecasts
By: Staff Writer April 25, 2025 The International Monetary Fund this past Tuesday cut growth forecasts for the Caribbean from 2.5 percent to 2.0 percent. For central America the estimate…
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,…
Colombia: Staff Statement
April 22, 2025 The Colombian economy continues to expand with some moderation in key imbalances. After slowing sharply in 2023, the economy expanded by 1.7 percent in 2024 supported by…
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…
US secures Panama Canal amid tensions with China
By: Staff Writer April 18, 2025 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, in a recent visit to Panama, announced in a speech that they have reached a landmark security cooperation agreement…