Colombia: Review Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia

April 28, 2023 Benefiting from an effective policy response to the pandemic and highly favorable terms of trade, Colombia’s economy grew at one of the fastest rates among emerging economies…

IMF Executive Board Concludes Review of Colombia’s Performance Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement

April 28, 2023 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded on April 26, 2023, its review of Colombia’s qualification for the arrangement under the Flexible Credit Line…

Guatemala: Technical Assistance Report-International Taxation Challenges and Options

April 25, 2023 In response to a request by the Ministry of Public Finance (MFP) of Guatemala, a remote technical assistance mission was carried out by the Fiscal Affairs Department…

Bridgette Daley delivers digital solutions for Caribbean SMEs & beyond

April 21, 2023 Through a journey filled with various professional experiences and amassed capabilities, Caribbean-American digital marketing expert and entrepreneur, Bridgette Daley is making major impact in the global digital…

Suriname: Technical Assistance Report-Medium-Term Macro-Fiscal Forecasting

April 21, 2023 This TA report summarizes the context, mission findings, and way forward for CARTAC’s provision of TA support to Suriname’s Economic Affairs Department (within the Ministry of Finance…

Recruitment service prepared to see more green jobs in the Caribbean in the near future

April 14, 2023 Caribbean Employment Services Inc., a market-leading digital talent acquisition service, is anticipating an influx of green economy jobs in the Caribbean in the near future as major…

Caribbean Employment Services Inc. eager to see region become the next Silicon Valley

April 14, 2023 A Barbados-based recruitment service dedicated to Caribbean businesses and jobseekers is excited to see more and more nations launch initiatives aimed at developing their technology industries, with…

Bahamas to Enhance Natural Disaster Risk Management with IDB Support

April 14, 2023 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$160 million loan to The Bahamas for policy reforms to improve its natural disaster risk governance. The operation seeks…

Dr Jimmy’s Reef Safe Sunscreen & Choosing the Right Sunscreen for Tropical Travel

April 11, 2023 If you’re traveling or live in the Caribbean, Hawaii, or any other beautiful tropical location, there’s a good chance skin and sun protection are (and will be)…

Better job searches can help labour market function

April 11, 2023 On the heels of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) suggesting that better job searches could help improve the functioning of labour markets in the Caribbean and Latin…

CEO Calls For Continued Economic Diversification

April 11, 2023 Caribbean nations that have begun to economically diversify away from tourism should earnestly continue their efforts, and countries that have not yet begun should seek opportunities to…

CEO lauds minimum wage hike, but encourages livable wage to be considered

April 11, 2023 The top executive of a local recruitment service is commending the government for taking tangible steps to improve the quality of life for the lowest earners of…