By: Staff Writer November 20, 2025 The Inter-American Development Bank in their latest report on Remittances to Latin America and the Caribbean in 2025, said that remittances are forecasted to…
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Dominican Republic: Technical Assistance Report-Revenue Administration Gap Analysis Program (RA-GAP)–Gap in the Tax on Transfers of Industrialized Commodities and Services (ITBIS)
November 21, 2025 This report applies the IMF’s RA-GAP methodology to estimate the ITBIS gap in the Dominican Republic between 2018 and 2023. Official ITBIS revenue increased from 4.6% to…
Panama Canal moves ahead on strategic developments
By: Staff Writer November 8, 2025 The Panama Canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez said during a recent interview that the long term vision for the canal includes capturing the growing volume…
IDB Group, the Government of El Salvador, and Agrisal Group Promote Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital at GET Forum
November 18, 2025 The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) announces the 2025 edition of its Global Entrepreneurship and Technology Forum for Latin America and the Caribbean – GET Forum…
When Women Thrive, Nations Advance: GRIT Launches in Belize to Unlock an Untapped Engine of Growth
November 18, 2025 The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with Global Affairs Canada (GAC) and BELTRAIDE, officially launched the Caribbean Women Entrepreneurs Generating Resilient and Inclusive Trade…
KPMG: Uncertainty about tax policy in LAC hinder M&A.
By: Staff Writer November 14, 2025 Accounting giant KMPG in a new report on Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region said that from their…
IDB, CAF, and CDB Launch Caribbean Debt-for-Resilience Joint Initiative
November 14, 2025 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) launched today at COP30 the Caribbean…
The World Bank supports the improvement of transport infrastructure in Haiti
November 14, 2025 The World Bank Board of Directors approved a new project on Tuesday to improve resilient rural accessibility and road connectivity in Haiti’s West, South, Southeast, and North…
Grenada MSMEs Continue to Benefit from UBEC Business Development Workshops
November 14, 2025 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, through the Unleashing the Blue Economy of the Caribbean (UBEC) Project, continues to build the capacity of Micro, Small…
OECD: LAC needs to transform production structures
By: Staff Writer November 11, 2025 The Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in their Latin American Economic Outlook 2025 that Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries need…
Author Stella Odie-Ali’s New Book, “Reflections: A Guyanese Story,” Tells Her Powerful Life Story in an Engaging and Own Conversational Style
November 11, 2025 Stella Odie-Ali, a teacher, sociologist, and social worker, has completed her new book, “Reflections: A Guyanese Story”: a compelling autobiography that tells of the love and support…
Haitian Cocoa and Breadfruit Shine on the Global Stage
November 11, 2025 Haiti’s cocoa and breadfruit are stepping onto the world stage. Haitian-Canadian chocolatier Ralph Leroy has crafted a gourmet cookie, Choucoune, made with Haitian cocoa, coconut shreds, and…