July 11, 2023 Dominican entrepreneur John Robin was studying fisheries development in Canada over 25 years ago when he realised the potential value of sea moss. Scientifically known as Chondrus…
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Adding spice to your life: Bahamian Brand ‘D’Vyanya’s Manufacturing’
July 11, 2023 In the Bahamas, when you want to add some extra flavour to your meal, there is one homegrown brand that immediately comes to mind – D’Vanya’s. ‘D’Vanya’s…
Crafting Connections: Celebrating Dominican-Haitian Artistry in ‘Symbiosis’ Exhibition
July 11, 2023 During a crowded gathering, Caribbean Export inaugurated the first Dominican-Haitian craft exhibition, “Symbiosis,” in an event attended by prominent personalities from various fields and representatives from the…
CDB Approves USD 76.2 Million For Upgrade of Guyana Water Supply Systems
July 11, 2023 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a USD 76.2 million loan to the Government of Guyana (GOGY) for the Guyana Water Supply Improvement Project under which…
FDI to Caribbean increased by 53 percent: DR leads the way!
By: Staff Writer July 7, 2023 The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in their latest World Investment Report, 2023 said that the Caribbean’s foreign direct investment (FDI)…
The World Bank grants additional financing of US$12M for air transport connectivity in Haiti
July 7, 2023 The World Bank Board of Directors on Wednesday approved additional financing of US$12 million for the Caribbean Regional Air Transport Connectivity Project. This new grant aims to cover…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation with Dominica
July 7, 2023 On June 7, 2023, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation[1] with Dominica and endorsed the staff appraisal without a meeting…
Dominica: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report for Dominica
July 7, 2023 The economy is recovering gradually but faces headwinds from the cost-of-living crisis, more limited policy space, and more frequent and costly climate shocks. Tourism rebounded in the…
United Kingdom-Anguilla-British Overseas Territory: Technical Assistance Report-Modernization of the Customs Legislative Framework
July 4, 2023 The authorities in Anguilla sought technical assistance from CARTAC to conduct a comprehensive review if its customs legislation. It is recognized that the existing legal framework for…
IMF Staff Reaches a Staff-Level Agreement with Haiti on a New Staff-Monitored Program
July 4, 2023 At the request of the Haitian authorities, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Patrizia Tumbarello held discussions with Haitian senior officials during April 10-17 in…
Regional recruitment company seeks to address “mismatch” between businesses struggling to hire and jobseekers struggling to find work
June 30, 2023 As a recent World Bank diagnostic report called attention to a severe skills gap challenge across 12 Caribbean countries, Caribbean Employment Services Inc. CEO Joseph Boll reminded…