November 22, 2022 The twin federation of St Kitts and Nevis has had a long and fruitful relationship with Canada and the two nations continue to develop initiatives that strengthen…
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2023 will be more challenging than 2022 says Dukharan!
By: Staff Writer November 18, 2022 A noted regional economist says that 2023 will be more challenging than 2022 as she gears up to deliver her annual Economic Outlook in…
Pandemic Sheds Light On Need For Women’s Employment Programmes
November 18, 2022 The COVID-19 pandemic had a critical impact on the Caribbean in many ways. It crippled the top industry, tourism, revealing an urgent need for economic diversification. It…
Digital Services Investment Increasing In Earnest
November 18, 2022 More Caribbean nations are beginning to invest in the digital services industry, which Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO Joseph Boll believes will be a major driver of…
CEO Impressed With Dept. Of Labour’s Efforts To Get Bahamians Employed
November 18, 2022 As the government of The Bahamas prepares to host its Labour on the Blocks 2.0 on Grand Bahama this Saturday, a regional recruitment specialist is commending its…
New government of St Kitts and Nevis ready to usher in new sense of cooperation and good governance, hints at changes to the country’s CBI programme
November 18, 2022 St Kitts and Nevis welcomed a new government in August and the new administration, led by Dr Terrance Drew, is ready and determined to usher in a new sense of…
Costa Rica to Tackle Climate Change with New Resilience and Sustainability Facility
November 18, 2022 Costa Rica has been a pioneer in greening its economy, and its efforts to fight climate change and restore ecosystems have earned the country international recognition. But…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2022 Article IV Consultation with St. Vincent and the Grenadines
November 18, 2022 On November 14, 2022, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with St. Vincent and the Grenadines. St. Vincent and the…
Nicaragua: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission
November 18, 2022 A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ms. Alina Carare, held virtual discussions during November 3-4, and visited Managua during November 7-15 for…
FTX Exchange fallout prompts other exchanges to come clean on the books!
By: Staff Writer November 15, 2022 The Royal Bahamas Police force are working with the Securities Commission to investigate if any “criminal misconduct occurred” in view of the collapse of FTX,…
TRINIDADIAN AMONG FIVE NOMINATED FOR IDB PRESIDENT POST
By Kimberly Ramkhalawan Tuesday November 15, 2022 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com Trinidadian and Former IDB official Gerard Johnson has been nominated among five candidates for the post of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President. Johnson…
IMF Executive Board Concludes the Third Review of Costa Rica’s Extended Fund Facility and Approves the Request for the Resilience and Sustainability Facility
November 15, 2022 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed today the third review of Costa Rica’s economic reform program supported by the IMF’s extended arrangement under…