June 20, 2025 While debt often carries a negative connotation, when managed well, it allows governments to invest in projects that improve lives and build economic resilience. Against that backdrop,…
Category: INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
Caribbean Development Bank Welcomes Canada’s Game-Changing US$400 Million Portfolio Guarantee at G7 Summit
June 20, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) extends its heartfelt thanks to the Government of Canada for its groundbreaking announcement at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, which includes a…
Secretary-General Barnett highlights strong CARICOM-Brazil relations at the Caribbean-Brazil Summit
June 17, 2025 CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett addressed the Caribbean-Brazil Summit on Friday 13 June in Brasilia, Brazil, highlighting the strong relationship between CARICOM and Brazil, underpinned by the…
EU and Caribbean partners convene in Kingston for 1st High-Level Digital Alliance Policy Dialogue with the Caribbean
June 17, 2025 On 6 June, during the first High-Level Policy Dialogue with the Caribbean under the EU-LAC Digital Alliance, the European Union launched Digital Connectors Jamaica, a new initiative…
CDB President Calls for Stronger Institutions to Drive Caribbean Resilience
June 17, 2025 At a defining moment for the region, President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Mr. Daniel Best, underscored the urgent need to build stronger, more adaptive institutions…
Bahamas Takes Helm of CDB Governors, Prioritises Climate Resilience and Disaster Responsiveness
June 17, 2025 The Bahamas has assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors, committing to champion climate resilience and strengthen regional disaster response systems throughout…
CDB and CAF Sign MOU to Accelerate Sustainable Development Across the Caribbean
June 13, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and CAF – Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting cooperation…
STRENGTHENING HEALTH DEFENCES: HOW THE PANDEMIC AGREEMENT BENEFITS THE REGION
June 13, 2025 Following the formal adoption of the Pandemic Agreement by the World Health Assembly (WHA) in May 2025, discussions within the Caribbean Community have shifted to the next…
COTED Chair calls on regional trade ministers to take decisive action to tackle urgent trade and economic issues
June 13, 2025 The Chair of the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED), Hon. Kerrie Symmonds, has emphasised the critical role of the Council as businesses reel from…
CARICOM SG urges trade ministers to explore new trade markets as COTED meets in Guyana
June 13, 2025 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett, on Tuesday urged regional trade ministers to deepen existing markets, explore new ones, and diversify economic relations in response…
CARICOM SG receives courtesy visit from Dr Muhammad Ibrahim, candidate for the position of Director-General, IICA
June 13, 2025 The Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Carla Barnett, on Tuesday 10 June, received a courtesy visit from Dr Muhammad Ibrahim, who has announced his candidacy…
Sowing Solutions: The Caribbean’s Path to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security
June 10, 2025 In 2025, we have never seen the earth in its current state. Environmentalists worldwide herald the looming dangers of climate change signalling the negative impact its effect…