August 24, 2021 In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Mrs Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community. Highlights: 00:01:01 NEW…
Category: INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
IDB Lab and Google Launch Acceleration Program for Women Entrepreneurs in STEM
August 24, 2021 TWENTY WOMEN-LED STARTUPS WILL BE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CUSTOMIZED LAC WOMEN FOUNDERS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM IDB Lab , the innovation laboratory of the Inter-American Development Bank,…
Chinese FDI still prominent in the region, despite soft 2020
By: Staff Writer August 20, 2021 Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) was the only saving grace for the Caribbean and Central America in an otherwise sluggish 2020, drowned in COVID-19…
Critical Assessment Tools to Aid in Recovery and Rebuilding Process in St. Vincent and the Grenadines after La Soufriere Eruption
August 20, 2021 Last week, several regional and international development partners, together with the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, launched a critical tool to do just that –…
Belize, Bahamas El Salvador make IDB “Superheroes” finals.
August 20, 2021 The IDB Group announced the eight finalists for the fourth edition of its Superheroes of Development Initiative, which recognizes creative and innovative solutions in the execution of…
Suriname President says CARICOM must do all it can to assist Haiti
August 20, 2021 His Excellency Chandrikapersad Santokhi, President of Suriname has stated that the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) must do all it can to assist Haiti to overcome the challenges it…
Statement from the President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon on the August 2021 Earthquake in Haiti
August 17, 2021 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Haiti following the earthquake which occurred on Saturday August 14, 2021. We express…
New CARICOM Secretary-General took up office on Monday
August 17, 2021 The Installation Ceremony for the new Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr Carla Barnett, was held on Monday 16 August 2021, from 10:00 a.m. ECT. The…
CDB President Meets with Prime Minister Holness, Reaffirms Commitment to Jamaica
August 17, 2021 President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon, has reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to Jamaica and his intention to collaborate more closely with stakeholders to…
The US Government donates 5.5M Pfizer Vaccines to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
August 13, 2021 The US Government has generously gifted the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) with 5.5 million doses of Pfizer vaccines. This is the culmination of efforts initiated by the Prime…
Dominica: Disaster Resilience Strategy
August 13, 2021 The Disaster Resilience Strategy has been prepared by the Government of Dominica in broad consultation with stakeholders and development partners, including the staff of the IMF and…
CDB President on Official Visit to Jamaica
August 13, 2021 Newly appointed President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Gene Leon, is currently in Jamaica on his first official visit. Dr Leon is in the island…