SVG: Prime Minister Gonsalves was assaulted during an anti-vaccine protest
By: Staff Writer August 6, 2021 Video emerging out of St Vincent and the Grenadines shows Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves being hurriedly rushed away from a mob of people…
Florida based defence contractor linked in Moise killing “unaware” of plot- Claims “victim” of power hungry Haitians
By: Staff Writer August 6, 2021 The law firm on behalf of a Venezuelan born, Florida based defence contractor initially identified as the recruiter of the mercenaries held in the…
The size of St Lucia’s election swing was “surprising”- but the government had it coming!
By: Staff Writer August 6, 2021 A prominent Caribbean political pollster and strategist was “surprised” by the large swing against the St Lucia government in the July 26 elections, but…
Protection of property rights is a major concern for the US in the Caribbean.
By: Staff Writer August 6, 2021 Several countries in the Caribbean received negative notes on this year’s US Investment Climate Statements with comments ranging from a “history of corruption” to…
Corruption a major obstacle in Central America the US finds.
By: Staff Writer August 6, 2021 The US laments the amount of corruption in Central America in this year’s US Investment Climate Statement. Corruption, while not uncommon in developing nations,…
Thunes adds Costa Rica to its Network, expands Latin American coverage
August 6, 2021 Thunes a leader in global cross-border payments, and Teledolar, a major fintech player in Central America, today announced a partnership that makes payments simple, fast, more transparent…
Stay in the Loop with CARICOM
August 6, 2021 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. Highlights: 00:00:58 GOVERNANCE:…
BEB, OAS and the Republic of Panama Partnering to Promote Alternative Care Measures for Children
August 6, 2021 Both Ends Believing (BEB) announced today that its technology platform, Children First Software (CFS), will be implemented in Panama. BEB and the Republic of Panama recently signed…
New Ambassador of Guyana Presents Credentials to OAS
August 6, 2021 The new Permanent Representative of Guyana to the Organization of American States (OAS), Samuel Hinds, presented his credentials today to OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro in a…
IDB Invest Mobilizes Impact Resources to boost financing for Jamaica’s JMMB Bank
August 6, 2021 IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, has provided a syndicated, 4.5-year loan to JMMB Bank (Jamaica) Limited, which will allow the bank to access $31…
IDB Backs $41M programme to help farmers, boost Food Security in Panama
August 6, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $41 million programme to improve food security and help farmers in Panama. The initiative aims to help farmers increase profitability…
IDB Approves $30M Project to help Panama get Vaccines, address COVID-19
August 6, 2021 THE $30 MILLION INVESTMENT PROJECT AIMS TO REDUCE MORBIDITY, MORTALITY AND MITIGATE THE OTHER INDIRECT HEALTH EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a…