MESSAGE FROM DR. CARLA BARNETT, SECRETARY-GENERAL, CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY (CARICOM) ON WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY | 5 JUNE 2026

June 5, 2026 As we observe World Environment Day 2026, we do so cognisant of the reality that our shared Caribbean home is on the frontline of climate change. There…

Congratulatory Message to Trinidad and Tobago on its Election to the United Nations Security Council, 2027-2028

June 4, 2026 Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) extend hearty congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago on successful election to…

CDB Board Approves US$200 Million Guarantee to Expand Financing for Caribbean Development

June 5, 2026 The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB, the Bank) Board of Directors has approved the advancement of a landmark First-Loss Portfolio Credit Guarantee with the Government of Canada, which the…

“The Responsibility Rests With Us”: CDB President Issues Urgent Call to Reimagine Caribbean Climate Finance

June 2, 2026 The Caribbean faces a stark choice: transform how it finances resilience and development, or remain trapped in a cycle of debt, constrained growth, and escalating climate shocks.…

CDB to Lead High-Level Dialogue on the Future of Global Development Finance

June 2, 2026 At a time when countries around the world are confronting economic uncertainty, climate shocks and rising debt burdens, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) will…

SARSEA Workshop Advances Regional Cooperation on Sargassum Management and Coastal Resilience in the OECS

June 2, 2026 Regional decision-makers and stakeholders convened in the Commonwealth of Dominica on May 26, 2026, for a SARSEA Project workshop focused on strengthening technical collaboration and advancing coordinated…

OECS Launches 45th Anniversary Celebrations Under the Theme “One Vision, One Voice: Navigating Challenges, Shaping Our Future”

June 2, 2026 The 45th OECS Anniversary marks a significant milestone in the journey of collective resilience that has defined the organisation since the signing of the Treaty of Basseterre…

Digital Firms Invited to Connect with Global Corporate Partners at Digital Connectors Southern Caribbean – Barbados

May 29, 2026 The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with the Delegation of the European Union to Barbados and lead implementor Tecnalia, is pleased to announce Digital…

Caribbean Development Bank and World Bank Activate Action Plan for Boosting Regional Resilience and Growth

May 29, 2026 Caribbean countries stand to benefit from a joint Action Plan between Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the World Bank Group (WBG) that targets key development issues critical to regional resilience and…

CDB High-Level Exchange to Tackle Loss & Damage, Climate Justice and Financing Gaps Facing SIDS

May 29, 2026 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host The Breakfast Exchange: A Climate Talk on the Global Economy at its 56th Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 4, at 8:00 AM AST, a frank, high-level…

Young People from Across the Caribbean to Tackle Region’s Most Pressing Issues at CDB Youth FIRE Forum

May 29, 2026 How do Caribbean youth build a sustainable future in uncertain economies? What role can young people play in driving climate resilience, digital innovation, and social inclusion? These are…

COMMINIQUE: Twenty-ninth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations | 20-21 May 2026  Paramaribo, Suriname

May 29, 2026 The Twenty-Ninth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was held in Paramaribo, Republic of Suriname from 20 to…