ENERGY CONFERENCE PUTS RENEWABLES HIGH ON AGENDA

By: Kimberly Ramkhalawan kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com June 3, 2022 The Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago got their long-awaited annual Energy Conference kicked off this week at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in…

US Congresswoman calls for end to de-risking!

By: Staff Writer June 3, 2022 United States Congresswoman Maxine Waters has called for President Joe Biden to put an end to de-risking in the interest of the Caribbean ahead…

Black Culture T-shirts Company Adds African Pride Shirts & Hats That Uses Thought Provoking Words to Promote Black Excellence

May 31, 2022 Lex Pyerse Clothing announced this week the launch of several African and Caribbean inspired apparel that is meant to empower African and Caribbeans through freedom of expression. Lex Pyerse…

CariCRIS assigns ‘high’ creditworthiness ratings to the bond issue of up to TT $100 million of Development Finance Limited

May 31, 2022 Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) has assigned initial issue ratings of CariAA- (Foreign and Local Currency Ratings) on the regional rating scale, and ttAA-…

Crowley Inaugurates Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Facility in Peñuelas, Puerto Rico Strategic LNG hub expands sustainable energy for customers in the Caribbean

May 31, 2022 Crowley, the longest-serving U.S. supply chain company with a nearly 70-year history in Puerto Rico, today inaugurated its state-of-the-art LNG Loading Terminal in the southern town of Peñuelas.…

itel Celebrates Grand Opening of its New Site in Kingston, Jamaica

May 31, 2022 itel, an award-winning customer experience provider founded in Jamaica, celebrated the grand opening of its newest site located on Chalmers Avenue in Kingston with an event held on May 25. Next…

Savory & Partners: Citizenship by Investment – Taxes & Fees to Consider

May 31, 2022 Investing in a second citizenship abroad is one of the most fruitful ventures any high net worth individual (HNWI) can pursue. It unlocks the doors for global…

St. Lucia: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission

May 31, 2022 An IMF mission visited St. Lucia during May 9 – May 23, 2022, for the annual Article IV consultation discussions on economic developments and macroeconomic policies. At…

Wisdom of the elders inspires Caribbean hair and skin care line Jaydees Naturals

May 27, 2022 Many of us from the Caribbean region can attest to witnessing or even helping our grandmother make time-tested home-grown recipes for various skin and hair ailments in the comfort…

Kingdom of the Netherlands – Sint Maarten: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2022 Article IV Mission

May 24, 2022 Sint Maarten is on the path to economic recovery, though risks to the outlook remain high including shocks from the war in Ukraine. A high-quality fiscal consolidation…

Dukharan: Find a mechanism for a Sovereign Wealth Fund!

By: Staff Writer May 20, 2022 A regional economist is urging governments in the region to build a Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) when they have their first best chance coming…

Taking data protection seriously in the Caribbean- clearing up the misconceptions!

By: Staff Writer May 20, 2022 Data protection legislation is relatively weak in the Caribbean because it is missing key ingredients that protect users on both sides of the user…