Saint Lucia hails the 12th Annual IREX Citizenship and Residency Conclave a success

September 13, 2022 The Citizenship by Investment Programme of Saint Lucia participated in the 12th Edition of the “IREX Citizenship and Residency Conclave” over the past weekend. The two-day event…

Naledo Belize coming back on 400% sales rebound!

By: Staff Writer September 9, 2022 A Belizean agro-processor wants to “impact CARICOM in a stronger way,” says sales have strongly rebounded since the COVID-19 economic shutdown had them sputtering…

CARICRIS REAFFIRMS ITS CREDIT RATINGS FOR DEVELOPMENT BANK OF JAMAICA LIMITED

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com September 9, 2022 The Development Bank of Jamaica Limited (DBJ) has been reaffirmed the assigned Issuer/Corporate Credit ratings at CariBBB+ (Foreign Currency Rating) and CariA- (Local…

Absolutely Caribbean Steals the Show at Speciality and Fine Food Fair

September 9, 2022 Ten Caribbean artisan producers showcased at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair. Over 10,000 visitors attended the international food and drinks trade fair. Caribbean Export commits to…

Tape backup less secure- Region must go fully digital!

By: Staff Writer September 6, 2022 A regional Cloud Services provider is urging countries around the region to move full to digital backup of records and away from tape backup. …

Not enough traffic at The Birmingham Autumn Fair: Caribbean designers need better placement!

By: Staff Writer September 6, 2022 A Caribbean designer participating in the Caribbean Export Development Agency organised mission to the Birmingham, UK “Autumn Fair” says that the event could have…

Heart and Sole: Regional Footwear Makers Aim to Impress at UK’s ‘Autumn Fair’

September 6, 2022 Christmas is coming and retailers around the world are getting ready for the so-called ‘Golden Quarter’ between October and December when sales traditionally spike. This is an…

Turmeric Trend Shows No Signs of Slowing Down

September 6, 2022 Turmeric has been in the top echelon of the ‘trending foods’ chart for the past five years and is still one of the most sought-after ingredients by…

This Jamaican designer is ready to Reve it up in the UK!

By: Staff Writer September 2, 2022 This Jamaican designer is Reve-ing it up in the Caribbean with a collective that boasts 35 artisans along with the launch of their own…

St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission

September 2, 2022 An IMF mission, led by Ms. Nan Geng, visited St. Vincent and the Grenadines during August 18-31, 2022, for the 2022 Article IV consultation discussions on economic…

Europe put tax havens in the Caribbean – and now punishes them for it

By: Kenneth Mohamed, The Guardian September 2, 2022 The Caribbean rarely makes international headlines outside of a royal visit or when a secretive tax haven is disrupted and the financial…

Caribbean re/insurers continue to navigate economic headwinds: AM Best

September 2, 2022 According to AM Best’s market segment report, Caribbean insurers continue to navigate economic headwinds and market volatility while remaining highly vulnerable to several other risks. Climate, reinsurance,…