April 14, 2023 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$160 million loan to The Bahamas for policy reforms to improve its natural disaster risk governance. The operation seeks…
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CEO lauds minimum wage hike, but encourages livable wage to be considered
April 11, 2023 The top executive of a local recruitment service is commending the government for taking tangible steps to improve the quality of life for the lowest earners of…
JNSC Programme will help Jamaica’s skills gap, says CEO
April 11, 2023 The new training programme being rolled out by the HEART/NSTA Trust and JNSC has the potential to help resolve Jamaica’s skills gap, said Joseph Boll, Caribbean Employment…
Regional Recruitment Service Welcomes Possibility Of More Hubs Throughout The Caribbean
April 11, 2023 The launch of a new supply chain and logistics company brings the promise of not just more immediate jobs, but the potential for an increasing number of…
Global Economy Trends in Nearshoring and Green Industry Can Help Boost Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean
April 4, 2023 Latin America and the Caribbean economies have proven relatively resilient in the wake of increasing debt stress, inflation and rising global uncertainty. But new headwinds in the…
Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee: Poised to be Europe’s Coffee of Choice
April 4, 2023 Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee is known for its unique flavour profile and high quality, which makes it a sought-after coffee by many coffee enthusiasts around the world. …
St. Kitts and Nevis: 2023 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for St. Kitts and Nevis
April 4, 2023 Economic growth rebounded strongly in 2022 despite global headwinds. GDP is estimated to have grown by 9 percent in 2022 after contracting 14.5 percent in 2020 and…