Nigerian oil tycoon with links to Dominican diplomat loses $53m in US corruption probe!
By: Staff Writer April 4, 2013 The financier of a former Dominican diplomat had $53m in profits seized by the US Department of Justice in a long running corruption probe.…
Sargassum still a threat for a Caribbean summer!
By: Staff Writer April 4, 2023 A Sargassum blob twice the width of The US is already washing up on shores in the Caribbean as it makes its way up…
Venezuela Kills Gang Leader Whose Political Connections Were ‘Open Secret’
By: Insight Crime April 4, 2023 Venezuelan security forces have killed one of the country’s most-wanted criminals, “El Conejo” (The Rabbit). Despite El Conejo’s renown, his killing is more likely…
Acacio Medina Front – Ex-FARC Mafia
By: Insight Crime April 4, 2023 The Acacio Medina Front is a dissident group that emerged from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia – FARC),…
Global Economy Trends in Nearshoring and Green Industry Can Help Boost Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
April 4, 2023 Latin America and the Caribbean economies have proven relatively resilient in the wake of increasing debt stress, inflation and rising global uncertainty. But new headwinds in the…
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee: Poised to be Europe’s Coffee of Choice
April 4, 2023 Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is known for its unique flavour profile and high quality, which makes it a sought-after coffee by many coffee enthusiasts around the world. …
St. Kitts and Nevis: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for St. Kitts and Nevis
April 4, 2023 Economic growth rebounded strongly in 2022 despite global headwinds. GDP is estimated to have grown by 9 percent in 2022 after contracting 14.5 percent in 2020 and…
IMF: St. Kitts and Nevis: Selected Issues
April 4, 2023 This paper on St. Kitts and Nevis was prepared by a staff team of the International Monetary Fund as background documentation for the periodic consultation with the…
Dominica: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2023 Article IV Mission
April 4, 2023 An International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team, led by Ms. Joana Pereira, visited Roseau and held discussions on the 2023 Article IV consultation with Dominica’s authorities during…
STAY IN THE LOOP WITH CARICOM
April 4, 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: We cannot give up on renewables, no matter how hard it becomes!
March 31, 2023 The Caribbean must lead by example on renewable energy. Particularly since our region is the most impacted by climate change damages and trauma. If there is no…