STATEMENT BY THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY ON ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINES
By: CARICOM March 2, 2021 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is dissatisfied and deeply concerned about the inequitable access to vaccines for Small Developing States like those of the Community. CARICOM…
CDB’s COVID-19 response exceeds US$190m in 2020
By: Caribbean Development Bank March 2, 2021 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) provided more than $140.2m in financing in 2020 and secured an additional $50m for 2021 to support its…
CDB Approved US$536.6m in Loans and Grants for Borrowing Member Countries in 2020
By: Caribbean Development Bank March 2, 2021 In 2020, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) approved US$536.6m in loans and grants for its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) to finance improvements in…
Costa Rica’s President: “No Growth and Poverty Reduction Without Economic Stability”
By: The International Monetary Fund March 2, 2021 Known for its lush tropical forests, universal health care system, and punching far above its weight in global environmental activism, Costa Rica…
IMF Executive Board Approves a 36-month US$ 1.778bn Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility for Costa Rica and Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation
By: The International Monetary Fund March 2, 2021 The IMF Executive Board approved today a 36-month US$1.778 billion arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) to help support Costa Rica’s…
EDITORIAL: What have you done during the COVID-19 lockdowns?
I hope all of us come out of this pandemic with a new skill, a new business or something else that we can do to make our lives a little…
VIDEO: Devotions led by Canon Norman Lightbourn
Morning Devotions led by Canon Norman Lightbourn, Rector at Pro- Cathedral Christ The King Anglican Church, Freeport, Grand Bahama
Broccoli Chicken & Cheese 2.0
By: Kedra Holmes Bahamian Cook Nook 3 Cups Of Broccoli Florets 2 Cups of Spinach 1Ib Chicken Breast (cubed) 3 Cloves Of Garlic (minced) 1 Cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded) 1…
COMMENTARY: U.S. – Cuba normalization could increase production of COVID-19 vaccines
By: Sir Ronald Sanders If U.S. President, Joe Biden, eases the trade embargo against Cuba, one benefit to developing countries, including the Caribbean, could be greater access to coronavirus vaccines…
Cabot St Lucia is going at near $3m per lot- First phase to be completed end of 2022
By: Staff Writer February 26, 2021 St Lucia luxury resort to create 500 direct jobs to the island when completed, sales have already exceeded $50m. Kristine Thompson, chief executive officer…
BVI Commission of Inquiry taken seriously!
By: Staff Writer February 26, 2021 The British Virgin Islands (BVI) government implements an Inquiry Response Unit (IRU) to handle incoming and outgoing matters related to its Commission of Inquiry…
Private island sales in the region have seen an “uptick” despite the pandemic!
By: Staff writer February 26, 2021 A private island realtor said that private island sales have seen an “uptick” in people showing interest, highlights that buyers want privacy. Sabah Memon,…