Bogota climbed 22 places in the Global Financial Centres Index

May 31, 2022 The most recent edition of the Global Financial Centers Index, considered one of the main references for decision makers in public policies and investors, highlights Bogota as one of…

CariCRIS assigns ‘high’ creditworthiness ratings to the bond issue of up to TT $100 million of Development Finance Limited

May 31, 2022 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has assigned initial issue ratings of CariAA- (Foreign and Local Currency Ratings) on the regional rating scale, and ttAA-…

Crowley Inaugurates Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Facility in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico Strategic LNG hub expands sustainable energy for customers in the Caribbean

May 31, 2022 Crowley, the longest-serving U.S. supply chain company with a nearly 70-year history in Puerto Rico, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art LNG Loading Terminal in the southern town of Peñuelas.…

itel Celebrates Grand Opening of its New Site in Kingston, Jamaica

May 31, 2022 itel, an award-winning customer experience provider founded in Jamaica, celebrated the grand opening of its newest site located on Chalmers Avenue in Kingston with an event held on May 25. Next…

Savory & Partners: Citizenship by Investment – Taxes & Fees to Consider

May 31, 2022 Investing in a second citizenship abroad is one of the most fruitful ventures any high net worth individual (HNWI) can pursue. It unlocks the doors for global…

St. Lucia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission

May 31, 2022 An IMF mission visited St. Lucia during May 9 – May 23, 2022, for the annual Article IV consultation discussions on economic developments and macroeconomic policies. At…

Wisdom of the elders inspires Caribbean hair and skin care line Jaydees Naturals

May 27, 2022 Many of us from the Caribbean region can attest to witnessing or even helping our grandmother make time-tested home-grown recipes for various skin and hair ailments in the comfort…

Kingdom of the Netherlands – Sint Maarten: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission

May 24, 2022 Sint Maarten is on the path to economic recovery, though risks to the outlook remain high including shocks from the war in Ukraine. A high-quality fiscal consolidation…

Dukharan: Find a mechanism for a Sovereign Wealth Fund!

By: Staff Writer May 20, 2022 A regional economist is urging governments in the region to build a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) when they have their first best chance coming…

Taking data protection seriously in the Caribbean- clearing up the misconceptions!

By: Staff Writer May 20, 2022 Data protection legislation is relatively weak in the Caribbean because it is missing key ingredients that protect users on both sides of the user…

Developments in the prices of natural resources for export in Latin America and the Caribbean

May 20, 2022 In 2021, the prices of the main export commodities of Latin America and the Caribbean increased, mainly due to the recovery in global demand —particularly from China—…

PopPay Platform Expands To Bahamas Government-Backed Digital Currency

May 20, 2022 PopID and SunCash announced today that for the first time in history, consumers can now use the PopPay face verification platform to purchase goods and services with…