World Bank Appoints Susana Cordeiro Guerra Vice President for Latin America and the Caribbean

September 16, 2025 The World Bank Group announced the appointment of Susana Cordeiro Guerra as Vice President for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, effective today. In this role,…

Caribbean Development Bank Endorses Landmark 2025 MDBs Comparison Report Showcasing Global Financial Strength and Development Impact

September 16, 2025 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) is pleased to be part of the first-ever Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) Comparison Report 2025, a landmark publication that reaffirms…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2025 Article IV Consultation with Belize

September 16, 2025 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Article IV Consultation for Belize.[1] The authorities have consented to the publication of the Staff Report prepared…

Guatemala: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guatemala

September 16, 2025 Prudent macroeconomic management has supported a resilient economy, achieved low inflation, ample policy buffers and, for the last few years, a positive current account. Yet, more is…

Dominican Republic: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2025 Article IV Mission

September 16, 2025 Recent Economic Developments, Outlook, and Risks A strong growth rebound in 2024 was driven by external demand and ample liquidity conditions. Real GDP expanded by 5 percent on…

CARICOM SG’s MESSAGE: CARIBBEAN WELLNESS DAY- 13 September 2025 | Engage. Empower. Elevate. Working Together to Improve Health and Well-Being for All

September 16, 2025 Even as the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) makes progress in advancing sustainable development, we face the continuing and costly challenge of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Heart disease, stroke, cancer,…

CARICOM and Colombia negotiate to expand South-South Co-operation

September 16, 2025 CARICOM and Colombia trade negotiators concluded the second round of negotiations to update the CARICOM-Colombia Trade and Economic and Technical Cooperation Agreement (TECA), in Bogota, Colombia on…

STATEMENT from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on the Israeli Strike in Doha, Qatar

September 16, 2025 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) condemns in the strongest terms the recent Israeli strike on residential premises in Doha, Qatar.  This act of aggression constitutes a flagrant disregard…

MESSAGE OF CONDOLENCE  Passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Ann Harper

September 16, 2025 The Secretary-General and Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat are deeply saddened on the passing of Ambassador Elisabeth Harper, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

EDITORIAL: The school year started, we wish students the best

September 12, 2025 The school year should have started already for students. It is already the second week of September. We wish all of the people studying, from teenager to…

AUDIO: Devotions by Fr Colin Saunders

September 12, 2025 Devotions led by Father Colin Saunders at Pro-Cathedral Christ The King Anglican Church, Freeport, Grand Bahama.

The Ultimate Bhagi (Spinach) Rice

By: Caribbean Pot September 12, 2025 Ingredient Guide Send your recipes to: islandcuisine@caribmagplus.com