Deteriorating social issues to weigh down Caribbean economies.

By: Staff Writer February 9, 2024 Regional Economist, Marla Dukharan, in her annual Caribbean Economic Report, said that things like not measuring poverty coupled with rising homicide rates will undo…

Caribbean Export engages with President Ali and the Government of Guyana on bringing investment into the Caribbean

February 9, 2024 The 2024 Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF 2024) was at the forefront of the agenda during our Executive Director’s recent mission to Guyana from January 29-February 1, 2024.…

IDB and Its Governors for Central America and Dominican Republic Discuss Common Goals

February 9, 2024 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) held a high-level dialogue during the 37th meeting of governors of IDB member countries of the Central American isthmus and the Dominican…

Skills Training Must Go Somewhere, Says CEO

February 6, 2024 While programmes that provide skills training, upskilling and on-the-job training to residents are commendable and necessary, it’s just as crucial to ensure participants aren’t left on their…

The Bahamas: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report

February 5, 2024 The Bahamas economy is in the midst of a solid expansion. A strong recovery of tourism has helped regain the ground that was lost after hurricane Dorian…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with The Bahamas

February 5, 2024 On January 19, 2024, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with The Bahamas and endorsed the staff appraisal…

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Jamaica on the Second Reviews of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL)

February 2, 2024 IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Jamaica on the Second Reviews of the Precautionary and Liquidity Line (PLL) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) and Conducted the…

Caribbean radio station launches first with iHeart radio

By: Staff Writer January 26, 2024 In a groundbreaking development in digital broadcasting, CaribStar Radio officially launched this week as the first Caribbean station in partnership with iHeartRadio. This pioneering…

CEO Supports Senator’s ‘Clarion Call’ On Upskilling For Jobs Of Tomorrow

January 26, 2024 The CEO of a regional recruitment firm is backing up comments recently made by Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and…

Antigua and Barbuda: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report

January 26, 2024 Antigua and Barbuda’s economy continues its solid expansion with growth projected at 5.7 percent for 2023. Tourism and construction activity have both been strong, with real activity…

IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Antigua and Barbuda

January 26, 2024 On November 29, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda’s economy continues to…

Equisoft’s Global Presence Expands with the Opening of New Office in the Caribbean

January 23, 2024 Equisoft, a leading global digital solutions provider to the financial industry, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Trinidad, Port of Spain. This…