Country Report No. 2023/352 : Suriname: Technical Assistance Report—Financial Stability Report

October 27, 2023 The mission focused on enhancing the financial stability report (FSR) of the Central Bank of Suriname (CBS) whose publication has recently resumed. It reviewed the latest available…

Caribbean Investment Forum Invites Foreign-Direct Investors and Regional Businesses to build ‘A Bold New Caribbean’

October 27, 2023 Transforming the Caribbean into a region that leverages the talents of its people and attracts investment into innovative business projects is the aim of the Caribbean Investment…

European Union working hand in hand to drive Caribbean innovation

By: Staff Writer October 24, 2023 The European Union (EU) promoted the Global Gateway investment agenda at this year’s Caribbean Investment Forum in The Bahamas whilst looking forward to the…

Forging a new Caribbean at the Caribbean Investment Forum

By: Staff Writer October 24, 2023 The Caribbean Investment Forum is being held at the Atlantis, Paradise Island resort in The Bahamas and is hosting investors from around the world…

CariCRIS lowers NiQuan’s Ratings

October 24, 2023 Caribbean Information & Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS), the region’s credit rating agency, has today lowered the assigned issuer/corporate credit ratings of NiQuan Energy Trinidad Limited (NiQuan…

MEDWeek 2023 delivered information and inspiration to minority businesses

October 24, 2023 South Florida was buzzing with the spirit of networking and the energy of information exchange at the recent 41st edition of the annual Minority Enterprise Development Week…

Jobseekers urged to seek formal employment while services sector sees strong job recovery

October 24, 2023 At a time when international organizations are voicing concern about a high percentage of informal employment in the Caribbean, jobseekers can seek formal employment in a sector…

CariCRIS assigns ‘good creditworthiness’ ratings to Finabank N.V

October 20, 2023 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has assigned initial Issuer/Corporate Credit Ratings of srA+ (Local Currency Rating) and srA (Foreign Currency Rating) on the Suriname…

Suriname: Third Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Suriname

October 20, 2023 The authorities continue to prioritize fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability in their policy actions. Restructuring agreements have been reached for both official and privately-held public debt, aside…

Panama Canal WARNING: Don’t travel through with large payloads!

By: Staff Writer October 17, 2023 The administrator of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) said that they are giving ships wishing to pass through the zone 21 days of lead…

Caribbean Employment Services Inc. Marks Three Years Of Operation With Extended Promotion

October 17, 2023 For the last three years, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. has been faithfully doing its part to level up the labour market in the region. With a persistent…

CariCRIS reaffirms ‘high creditworthiness’ ratings of the Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

October 17, 2023 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has reaffirmed the sovereign issuer credit ratings assigned to the Government of The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT)…