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…
Category: INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
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…
Stay in the Loop with CARICOM
August 10, 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: 0:01:10 ANIMAL…
Belize will support financial sustainability of MSMEs in the face of COVID-19 crisis
August 10, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$15 million operation to support the sustainability of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Belize. The project will…
Attack on Prime Minister Gonsalves a ‘reprehensible act’ – CARICOM Secretary-General
August 10, 2021 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) condemns in the strongest terms the violent attack on the Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr. The Honourable Ralph Gonsalves.…
Stay in the Loop with CARICOM
August 6, 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: 00:00:58 GOVERNANCE:…
BEB, OAS and the Republic of Panama Partnering to Promote Alternative Care Measures for Children
August 6, 2021 Both Ends Believing (BEB) announced today that its technology platform, Children First Software (CFS), will be implemented in Panama. BEB and the Republic of Panama recently signed…
New Ambassador of Guyana Presents Credentials to OAS
August 6, 2021 The new Permanent Representative of Guyana to the Organization of American States (OAS), Samuel Hinds, presented his credentials today to OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro in a…