By: Staff Writer July 14, 2023 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) said that foreign direct investment (FDI) for the Latin America and Caribbean region ECLAC,…
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C&W Communications officially launches ‘JUMP’
July 14, 2023 A plan to deliver all-important internet connections to low-income Caribbean households has been unveiled as part of a private-public partnership between leading telecoms operator C&W Communications and…
UK-CDB-Belize Partnership Transforms Coastal Highway
July 11, 2023 More than 49,000 residents, including 3,000 daily road users now have access to the improved Coastal Highway which has been transformed from an unpaved, gravel road to…
Savour the Flavour – Discover delicious sauces, seasonings, pastes, pulps, flours, oils and more from the Caribbean
By: ROMILY THEVENIN July 11, 2023 Salt, fat, acid and heat are four popular elements of good cooking.[1] For the Caribbean region, these just might expand to five elements: salt, fat,…
A winning formula: Benjo’s Seamoss offers customers ‘a meal in a bottle’
July 11, 2023 Dominican entrepreneur John Robin was studying fisheries development in Canada over 25 years ago when he realised the potential value of sea moss. Scientifically known as Chondrus…
Adding spice to your life: Bahamian Brand ‘D’Vyanya’s Manufacturing’
July 11, 2023 In the Bahamas, when you want to add some extra flavour to your meal, there is one homegrown brand that immediately comes to mind – D’Vanya’s. ‘D’Vanya’s…
Crafting Connections: Celebrating Dominican-Haitian Artistry in ‘Symbiosis’ Exhibition
July 11, 2023 During a crowded gathering, Caribbean Export inaugurated the first Dominican-Haitian craft exhibition, “Symbiosis,” in an event attended by prominent personalities from various fields and representatives from the…
CDB Approves USD 76.2 Million For Upgrade of Guyana Water Supply Systems
July 11, 2023 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a USD 76.2 million loan to the Government of Guyana (GOGY) for the Guyana Water Supply Improvement Project under which…
FDI to Caribbean increased by 53 percent: DR leads the way!
By: Staff Writer July 7, 2023 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in their latest World Investment Report, 2023 said that the Caribbean’s foreign direct investment (FDI)…
The World Bank grants additional financing of US$12M for air transport connectivity in Haiti
July 7, 2023 The World Bank Board of Directors on Wednesday approved additional financing of US$12 million for the Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Project. This new grant aims to cover…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Dominica
July 7, 2023 On June 7, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Dominica and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting…
Dominica: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report for Dominica
July 7, 2023 The economy is recovering gradually but faces headwinds from the cost-of-living crisis, more limited policy space, and more frequent and costly climate shocks. Tourism rebounded in the…