CDB PRESIDENT: NEW FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS ON THE WAY: Looks to marry Bridgetown Initiative with new measurement tools
By Kimberly Ramkhalawan June 20, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com The Caribbean Development Bank is calling for a new way in measuring a country’s economic success outside of its Gross Domestic Product, GDP.…
OECS CHAIRMAN EYES YOUTH, ORANGE ECONOMY, SPORTS AND HEALTH AS FUTURE
By Kimberly Ramkhalawan June 20, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com St Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister, Dr Terrance Drew, has assumed the role of Chair of the OECS and addressing the flag hoisting…
US$186m in Cocaine from Caribbean seized by US Coast Guard!
By: Staff Writer June 20, 2023 The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) intercepted more than 14,000 pounds of cocaine worth over $186m in multiple seizures across Caribbean waters, the agency said Saturday. The…
One year into the Dickon Mitchell administration- Not so new anymore
By: Helen Grenade June 20, 2023 Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, celebrated his first year anniversary of becoming the leader of Grenada under the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and…
The Tancol: Venezuela’s Phantom Enemy
By: Insight Crime June 20, 2023 In Venezuela, the government is literally fighting a ghost. In mid-2021, a mysterious new criminal actor appeared in Venezuela. It became an obsession of…
CARICOM Statement on the violent attack on building housing Jamaica’s Consulate in Haiti
June 20, 2023 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) notes with deep concern the report that the Sun Auto Car Dealership in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, owned and operated by the Honorary Consul for…
IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Jamaica on the First Reviews of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) Arrangement
June 20, 2023 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Esteban Vesperoni held meetings with the Jamaican authorities during June 12-16 to review the implementation of reforms under…
IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to Honduras
June 20, 2023 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Ricardo Llaudes visited Tegucigalpa during June 5-16 for the 2023 Article IV consultation with Honduras. At the conclusion…
Skill-building, gender-focused policy, and technical assistance key to increasing opportunities for access to finance for women-led enterprises in the Caribbean
June 20, 2023 Creating gender-focused and national inclusion policies, providing technical assistance, greater awareness of financial opportunities, and incorporating business skills into primary education were highlighted as practical ways to…
STAY IN THE LOOP WITH CARICOM
June 20, 2023 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.
EDITORIAL: Happy Father’s Day!
June 16, 2023 Happy Father’s Day to all of the wonderful father’s out there. Please, give more than just socks and a necktie. Dad’s love jewellery and fine suits, too.…
AUDIO: Devotions led by Fr Kari Marcelle
June 16, 2023 Devotions led by Fr. Kari Marcelle, Chaplin of St John College, New Providence, The Bahamas.