Fintech in Latin America and the Caribbean: IDB Report Provides Detailed Insight into Rapid Fintech Growth
June 3, 2022 Latin America and the Caribbean has emerged as a red hot region for Fintech development. A portion of the world long dominated by incumbent banks and other…
EDITORIAL: We are going to have a busy Hurricane season it seems.
May 31, 2022 The hurricane season has started a full two days before the official start date this June 1. Is this the foreshadowing of a busy season or just…
AUDIO: Devotions led by Fr Roderick Bain
May 31, 2022 Devotions led by Fr. Roderick Bain, Rector of St Barnabas Anglican Church, Nassau The Bahamas.
TS Alex forming as Hurricane Agatha dissipates
By: Staff Writer May 31, 2022 Agatha is dissipating but its remnants are forecast to be drawn into a system that could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Florida…
Fighting transnational crime during COVID-19 is a challenge!
By: Staff Writer May 31, 2022 Transnational crime is becoming a significant challenge in the Caribbean as cross border criminals are wreaking havoc, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Colin John,…
Colombia presidential elections headed to the second round on Jun 19!
By: Staff Writer May 31, 2022 Colombian presidential elections are heading into the second round this coming Jun 19 with left-wing former senator ahead of the pack and a surging…
Short film on Mural at the OAS Nominated for Two Capital Emmy Awards
May 31, 2022 The short film Carlos Páez Vilaró: Raíces de paz /Roots of Peace, which highlights the artistic, historical and symbolical value of the Mural of the same name hosted…
World Bank approves $131M to improve Haiti’s infrastructure and disaster resilience
May 31, 2022 The Board of Directors of the World Bank approved on Thursday a grant of US$120 million for the Resilient Connectivity and Urban Transport Accessibility Project in Haiti. The…
Bogota climbed 22 places in the Global Financial Centres Index
May 31, 2022 The most recent edition of the Global Financial Centers Index, considered one of the main references for decision makers in public policies and investors, highlights Bogota as one of…
BPL expands options for patients in the Dominican Republic with marketing authorization for Coagadex®
May 31, 2022 Bio Products Laboratory (BPL), a leading manufacturer of plasma-derived protein therapies, based in Elstree, UK, announced today the issuance of a marketing authorization for Coagadex® in the Dominican Republic.…
CariCRIS assigns ‘high’ creditworthiness ratings to the bond issue of up to TT $100 million of Development Finance Limited
May 31, 2022 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has assigned initial issue ratings of CariAA- (Foreign and Local Currency Ratings) on the regional rating scale, and ttAA-…