By: Staff Writer August 25, 2023 The Panama Canal Drought has trapped over 200 ships in its muddy slush, some unable to move for over three weeks. Climate change is…
Category: BUSINESS AND FINANCE
A wave of international rule-making threatens Caribbean tax havens
By: The Economist August 25, 2023 Their old wheezes are running out of steam In january 2024 a court in Miami will start hearing an unusual trial: that of Andrew Fahie,…
CEO: Healthcare shortages are no match for digital recruitment
August 25, 2023 Many Caribbean countries, similar to those around the world, have been challenged with having enough healthcare workers, especially after the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the…
Bahamas DPM calls for “Bold New Caribbean” ahead of Investment forum
By: Staff Writer August 22, 2023 The Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas said the country is looking forward to hosting the Caribbean Investment Forum this year. Chester Cooper, also…
The Bahamas: Technical Assistance Report-Operationalizing the New Bank Resolution Framework and Amended Deposit Insurance Legislation—Second Mission
August 22, 2023 The CBOB has made good progress in implementing recovery plans for the domestic systemically important banks (DSIBs). Building on this progress, the mission recommends that the CBOB…
The Bahamas: Technical Assistance Report-Operationalizing the New Bank Resolution Framework and Amended Deposit Insurance Legislation—First Mission
August 22, 2023 The Bahamas has made considerable progress in developing the infrastructure needed for an effective bank recovery and resolution regime. Following recommendations of the 2019 FSAP, the new…
Increased connectivity comes at the price of cyber-attacks!
By: Staff Writer August 18, 2023 The Caribbean must be prepared to do more when it comes to combatting cyber-crime as the price tag for attacks is $90bn and only…
CEO congratulates successful summer youth employment programmes
August 18, 2023 The CEO of a regional recruitment firm is congratulating the success of the government’s youth summer programmes, lauding it as a positive for young Bermudians, the public…
Regional recruitment firm has high hopes for National Labour Committee
August 18, 2023 A National Labour Committee would help boost local and regional employment, helping to support Guyana’s continued economic growth, suggested the CEO of a Caribbean recruitment firm. Caribbean…
ibex Names Nicola James as Vice President of Operations in Jamaica
August 18, 2023 ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that Nicola James has been appointed Vice President,…
A Bold New Caribbean: Caribbean Investment Forum 2023 Paves the Way to a Smarter, Greener Future
August 18, 2023 • The Caribbean Investment Forum 2023 to take place in The Bahamas from October 23-25. • The region’s premier business event, set to attract international investors to…