Consultations underway on Draft CARICOM Biodiversity Strategy

September 1, 2026 The CARICOM Secretariat has started a series of national consultations aimed at advancing endorsement of the Draft CARICOM Biodiversity Strategy and its accompanying Resource Mobilisation and Implementation…

OECS and Caribaea Initiative Partner to Strengthen Biodiversity Conservation and Research

September 1, 2026 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribaea Initiative have formalised a new partnership to strengthen biodiversity research, conservation, education and scientific capacity across the…

Caribbean Development Bank Supports Regional Drive for Innovative and Transparent Public Procurement at XX INGP Conference

August 25, 2026 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) reinforced its commitment to advancing modern, transparent, and innovative public procurement systems across the Caribbean at the 20th Annual Conference of the Inter-American…

Caribbean MSMEs to Benefit from New CDB Supported Digital Transformation Initiative

August 21, 2026 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) and the Small Business Association of Barbados have launched a regional initiative designed to help Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) strengthen their digital…

OECS, UNCTAD and ECLAC Advance Evidence-Based Trade in Services Policymaking Across the OECS

August 18, 2026 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission, in collaboration with United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and…

PAHO launches toolkit to prevent bullying and cyberbullying among children and adolescents in the Americas

August 18, 2026 The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) launched the toolkit What Works to Prevent Bullying and Cyberbullying of Children and Adolescents in the Americas, a new resource that brings…

70+ technical sessions to drive milestone 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Jamaica

August 18, 2026 The Caribbean’s agriculture sector is set for one of its biggest regional gatherings in years, with more than 70 technical sessions, networking opportunities and a major exhibition…

Barbados to Host Caribbean Investment Forum 2026 as Region Unveils Bold Vision for Global Investment

August 18, 2026 The Caribbean today took a significant step towards reshaping its global investment narrative with the official breakfast launch of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026 at the Ballroom of…

Barbados to Host Caribbean Investment Forum 2026 as Region Unveils Bold Vision for Global Investment

August 14, 2026 The Caribbean today took a significant step towards reshaping its global investment narrative with the official breakfast launch of the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) 2026 at the…

MESSAGE from CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett on International Youth Day – 12 August 2026

August 14, 2026 As the world marks International Youth Day, I extend warm greetings to young people across the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and celebrate your continued contribution to national and…

CDB and World Bank Agree on Joint Actions to Accelerate Development Programme in Grenada

August 14, 2026 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the World Bank Group (WBG) have concluded a joint Portfolio Review Mission in Grenada, agreeing to a set of follow-up actions to strengthen implementation across…

Message from CARICOM Secretary-General: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 9 August 2026

August 11, 2026 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) joins the global community in observing the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2026, and recognising the enduring legacy, resilience and invaluable…