World Bank: Growth in Caribbean could hit 5% in 2025
By: Staff Writer January 24, 2025 The World Bank said in their Global Economic Prospects report said that growth in the Caribbean is projected to rise to 4.9 percent in…
Suriname: 2024 Article IV Consultation and the Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement
January 25, 2025 Suriname: 2024 Article IV Consultation and the Eighth Review Under the Extended Arrangement Under the Extended Fund Facility, Requests for Modification of Performance Criteria, Waivers of Nonobservance…
Commonwealth fellows develop roadmap to combat cybercrime in Caribbean
January 24, 2025 Commonwealth Caribbean cyber fellows have developed a roadmap this week, designed to boost around-the-clock cooperation to combat online crimes and make the internet safer for citizens. The…
Electricity Reform Can Help Usher in Sustainable Growth in The Bahamas
January 24, 2025 The archipelago is taking bold steps to transform its electricity sector and build resilience to climate change Modernizing electricity grids and increasing the shares of solar energy…
CDB Providing Funding to Support Saint Kitts and Nevis’ Development Strategy
January 24, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) has approved a grant of USD132,000 to the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis (GOSKN) for the formulation of a Medium-term Development…
EDITORIAL: Trump starts his agenda
January 21, 2025 US President Donald Trump started work immediately after his inauguration by signing a flurry of executive orders, some of which will roll back Diversity, equity, and inclusion…
AUDIO: Devotions led by Fr. Howard L. L. Bethel
January 21, 2025 Devotions led by Fr. Howard L. L. Bethel of St. Agnes Church Grants Town, New Providence, The Bahamas
COMMENTARY: OAS secretary-general election and renewed OAS consensus
By: Sir Ronald Sanders January 21, 2025 The upcoming election for the Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) on March 10, 2025, presents an opportunity to reshape the…
GRENADA: Peter David jumps ship from the NNP
By: Staff Writer January 21, 2025 Peter David, former minister of foreign affairs and minister of labour and agriculture under the Dr Keith Mitchell New National Party (NNP) government in…
IMF says LAC growth rebounded in 2024 and to be steady in 2025
By: Staff Writer January 21, 2025 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in their World Economic Outlook said that growth in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) declined in 2023 but…
Lisa Hyper thrills at Freedom Street, bares soul with new song
January 21, 2025 After a thrilling performance at Vybz Kartel’s Freedom Street concert held on New Year’s Eve, dancehall artist Lisa Hyper is now baring her soul on her latest single called…
Baha Mar Announces Partnership with Multi-Grammy® and Oscar® Winner Jon Batiste to Debut Exclusive Jazz Club Experience
January 21, 2025 Baha Mar, the Caribbean’s leading integrated luxury resort, proudly announces an extraordinary partnership with multi-Grammy and Oscar-winning musician Jon Batiste to debut Jon Batiste’s Jazz Club at…