May 5, 2023 Although the government has recently increased the minimum wage for several categories of workers, many Dominicans are still seriously concerned by the perception that there may not…
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Costa Rica on the Fourth Review of the Extended Fund Facility and the First Assessment of the Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangement
May 2, 2023 San José, Costa Rica: An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Mr. Ding Ding held virtual and in-person meetings with the Costa Rican authorities during April 17-28,…
Recruitment service welcomes positive impact of minimum wage increases
May 2, 2023 A regional recruitment service is pleased to learn of recent minimum wage hikes implemented by the government, looking forward to the positive impact it will have for…
Framework Agreement signed for Dominica’s and Caribbean’s First Industrial Scale Green Hydrogen Geothermal Development
By Kimberly Ramkhalawan April 28, 2023 kramkhalawan@caribmagplus.com It’s been just over a year and a half since Kenesjay Green signed on to an MOU for a green hydrogen country assessment…
Caribbean Export Executive Director, Deodat Maharaj, Visits Sub-Regional Office in the Dominican Republic
April 28, 2023 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Caribbean Export’s Executive Director, Deodat Maharaj, visited the Dominican Republic in March 2023 where he met with key stakeholders from the public…
Colombia: Review Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Colombia
April 28, 2023 Benefiting from an effective policy response to the pandemic and highly favorable terms of trade, Colombia’s economy grew at one of the fastest rates among emerging economies…
IMF Executive Board Concludes Review of Colombia’s Performance Under the Flexible Credit Line Arrangement
April 28, 2023 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded on April 26, 2023, its review of Colombia’s qualification for the arrangement under the Flexible Credit Line…
Guatemala: Technical Assistance Report-International Taxation Challenges and Options
April 25, 2023 In response to a request by the Ministry of Public Finance (MFP) of Guatemala, a remote technical assistance mission was carried out by the Fiscal Affairs Department…
Bridgette Daley delivers digital solutions for Caribbean SMEs & beyond
April 21, 2023 Through a journey filled with various professional experiences and amassed capabilities, Caribbean-American digital marketing expert and entrepreneur, Bridgette Daley is making major impact in the global digital…
Suriname: Technical Assistance Report-Medium-Term Macro-Fiscal Forecasting
April 21, 2023 This TA report summarizes the context, mission findings, and way forward for CARTAC’s provision of TA support to Suriname’s Economic Affairs Department (within the Ministry of Finance…
Recruitment service prepared to see more green jobs in the Caribbean in the near future
April 14, 2023 Caribbean Employment Services Inc., a market-leading digital talent acquisition service, is anticipating an influx of green economy jobs in the Caribbean in the near future as major…