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…
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Costa Rica on the Sixth Review of the Extended Fund Facility Arrangement and the Third Review of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement
April 16, 2024 San José, Costa Rica: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Ding Ding held virtual and in-person meetings with the Costa Rican authorities during April 1-12,…
The LAC fully recovered from COVID, but lacks competitiveness says World Bank
By: Staff Writer April 12, 2024 The World Bank said in a new report that the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) rebounded fully from the COVID-19 pandemic but is now…
Central America’s Lifeline: Record Family Remittances
April 12, 2024 The money sent by Central American immigrants in the United States to their families has risen to record levels and represents a quarter of the combined GDP…
World Bank cuts 2024 GDP outlook for Latin America and Caribbean
April 12, 2024 The World Bank has revised downward its outlook for growth in Latin America and the Caribbean. Chief Economist at the World Bank with responsibility for the region,…
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…