World Bank: The Caribbean only growing at half the rate of Emerging Markets
By: Staff Writer June 11, 2023 The World Bank’s “Regional Private Sector Diagnostic: Promoting Private Sector-led Growth to Foster Recovery and Resilience in the Caribbean,” report said that the Caribbean…
CDB’S 53RD MEETING KICKS OF WITH YOUTH FIRE
By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan June 13, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com In a move to lessen the inequality gap seen growing among opportunities for youth in employment, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) saw the…
Hookie Weekend highlights J’ouvert & Mas with interesting 2023 themes
June 13, 2023 HookieLife Entertainment proudly presents the highly anticipated J’ouvert and Mas events that have become a fixture during its annual weekend of festivity, Hookie Weekend. The beloved staples…
Honduras Makes Few Advances Against Crime During 6-Month State of Exception
By: Insight Crime June 13, 2023 The state of exception in Honduras has now been in place for six months. But contrary to government claims and National Police figures, the…
How Grenades Became a Common Part of Venezuela’s Criminal Arsenal
By: Insight Crime June 13, 2023 Grenades like those usually seen on battlefields have become common weapons in Venezuela’s underworld, where criminal groups regularly use them in a wide range…
Mastercard and The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
June 13, 2023 This agreement will focus on enabling intra and inter regional payments and expanding financial inclusion in the Caribbean. Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry,…
A Stronger Private Sector Could Drive Long-term Sustainable and Inclusive Growth in the Caribbean: World Bank Group Report
June 13, 2023 Small Caribbean countries can accelerate private-sector development—a critical step to fostering sustainable and inclusive growth—by addressing key sources of vulnerability and improving the investment climate, according to…
STATEMENT: MEETING BETWEEN HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN AND THE US VICE PRESIDENT, KAMALA HARRIS NASSAU, THE BAHAMAS 06/08/23
June 13, 2023 CARICOM Heads of Government welcomed the meeting between Heads of State and Government of the Caribbean and the Vice President of the United States. They noted that…
STAY IN THE LOOP WITH CARICOM
June 13, 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.
Building Bridges: How BSOs from Haiti and the Dominican Republic are Strengthening European Business Ties
June 13, 2023 Business leaders from Haitian and Dominican business supporting organizations (BSOs) participated in a trade and best practices mission to Europe to reactivate business opportunities for MSMEs from…
Dominica and Grenada positioned to stage Recycle OECS Model Demonstration Projects
June 13, 2023 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has identified two Member States – Dominica and Grenada – to stage Recycle OECS model demonstration projects. The two countries…
Resilient Caribbean Joint Programme and the OECS Commission Host Targeted Learning Event on Enhancing Social Protection Information Management Systems
June 13, 2023 Forty-five social protection stakeholders from countries within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are now better equipped to implement Social Protection Information Management Systems (IMS). This…