November 11, 2022 Whether knowingly or unknowingly, women are likely leading the charge when it comes to Jamaica’s recovery, with labour data showing they perform the double duty of accounting…
Category: BUSINESS AND FINANCE
2022 China-Central and North America and Caribbean International Trade Digital Expo Opens Online
November 11, 2022 On November 9, China-Central and North America and Caribbean International Trade Digital Expo, hosted by the CCPIT-China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and jointly hosted…
CEO Denounces Fake Jobs Scam
November 8, 2022 The CEO of a regional recruitment service is strongly denouncing scam artists using “half-truths” about labour challenges in the United Kingdom to target hopeful jobseekers. This follows…
CEO Lauds Efforts To Increase Employment In Suriname
November 8, 2022 A significant loan from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) demonstrates the government’s commitment to ensuring the Surinamese people are gainfully employed, said the CEO of a regional…
Public Sector “Right-Sizing” Bodes Well For The Economy
November 8, 2022 The government’s efforts to restructure and “right-size” the public service by filling job vacancies bodes well for the economy, says Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO Joseph Boll.…
Growth to halve in region says IMF
By: Staff Writer November 4, 2022 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that growth will “decelerate in 2022 from 3.5 percent to 1.7 percent” as downside risks “dominate” the regional…
Region’s financial systems remain resilient despite climate change shocks!
By: Staff Writer November 4, 2022 The International Monetary Fund remains optimistic on the region’s financial systems staying resilient in the face of climate change disasters, but we should not…
CariCRIS assigns Corporate Credit Ratings to Access Financial Services Limited
November 4, 2022 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has assigned initial issuer/corporate credit ratings of CariBB+ (Foreign Currency Rating) and CariBBB- (Local Currency Rating) on the regional…
Regional Business Forum Set to Unleash Caribbean’s Investment Potential
November 4, 2022 Global business leaders looking to invest in the Caribbean and connect with regional innovators and entrepreneurs will soon be gathering at the highly anticipated Caribbean Investment Forum…
Jamaica set to be the first CARICOM country with microinsurance legislation Bill to be tabled in 2023
November 4, 2022 Jamaica is set to become the first country in CARICOM with microinsurance legislation with a bill to be tabled in 2023. This was announced by Jamaica Finance…
PwC in the Caribbean leads ESG and Net Zero conversation: Securing a sustainable future for the Caribbean
November 4, 2022 It’s clear we’ve reached a turning point globally on the imperative of ESG. It’s no longer just a consideration for governments and businesses to address, instead it’s…