New ECLAC study says deficits Caribbean-wide grew “significantly” in 2020- Debt in some countries exceeded 100% of GDP.
By: Staff Writer May 7, 2021 The financial burden for Caribbean economies was severe in, 2020, states a United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) report.…
PwC in the Caribbean and the PwC Charitable Foundation donate $100k to St. Vincent volcano relief efforts
PwC in the Caribbean and the PwC Charitable Foundation have collectively donated $100,000 to disaster relief and recovery efforts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. On 9 April 2021, the…
Baha Mar Unveils New Luxury Beachfront Water Park: Baha Bay
May 7, 2021 Baha Bay set to open July 2nd, featuring innovative and thrilling water attractions, luxury cabanas, renowned creative cuisine, an exclusive casino gaming pavilion and more Baha Mar,…
Caribbean Travel Marketplace to meet needs of post-pandemic
May 7, 2021 The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) says its major showpiece, Caribbean Travel Marketplace, will offer buyers from around the world a chance to refresh their portfolios…
Economic Reactivation Needs Productive, Fiscal and Institutional Structural Reforms to Move Towards an Inclusive and Sustainable Development Pattern in Latin America and the Caribbean
May 7, 2021 A special issue of the CEPAL Review on COVID-19’s economic and social effects in the region was presented during a webinar led by Alicia Bárcena, the organization’s…
Royal Caribbean Crew Vaccination in Full Swing
May 7, 2021 Royal Caribbean International’s crew vaccination program is full swing thanks to PortMiami, as COVID-19 vaccinations continued on Tuesday. Crew from the Navigator and Freedom of the Seas…
St Kitts and Nevis is Welcoming Back Cruise Tourism in July with Fully Vaccinated Americans Set to Benefit
May 7, 2021 The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis has announced that it will be welcoming back cruise tourism in July with one of the world’s leading luxury lines. Seabourn Odyssey,…
Statement from the General Secretariat on the Election of CSE Magistrates and Electoral Reform in Nicaragua
May 7, 2021 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) observes with extreme concern the election of the high magistrates who will make up the Supreme Electoral…
Splash Into Summer With Up To 45% Off Club Med’s All-Inclusive Escapes
May 7, 2021 Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, invites families, couples, and solo travellers alike to take advantage of up to 45% off, plus perks, at its…
IMF Staff Completes 2021 Article IV Mission to the Dominican Republic
May 7, 2021 The Dominican Republic has been one of the most dynamic economies in the region over the last decade amid robust growth. This strength allowed a decisive policy…
IMF Reaches Staff Level Agreement on the Fourth Review of The Stand-By Arrangement and Stand-by Credit Facility for Honduras, Proposes Increase of Fund Support to US$769M
May 7, 2021 IMF team reaches staff-level agreement with the Honduran authorities for the completion of the fourth Review of the reform program supported by the IMF. The agreement is…
IDB and French Development Agency Highlight $4bn in Joint Projects Since 2018
May 7, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the French Development Agency (AFD) Group gathered virtually for their fifth Deep Dive Meeting. The Deep Dive explored new opportunities for…