December 17, 2021 El Salvador will modernize its statistical system and increase the use of statistical information in public and private decision-making with support from a $44 million loan approved by…
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OECD predicts region won’t return to pre-pandemic levels until 23/24
By: Staff Writer December 14, 2021 The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said that the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) contracted by nearly 7 percent and won’t return…
Chocolala, three generations of women producing cocoa products
December 14, 2021 In the community of Las Lajas, in the municipality of Altamira, Puerto Plata, five women, at the time belonging to the now defunct Ana Idalia Navarro Mothers’…
Keeping it in the family: Willemsberg, the Makers of Wippy Peanut Butter
December 14, 2021 Transforming a brand into a household name is not easy. You need a product that is almost universally liked; a track record of innovation and reliability; a…
US VP Harris Announces Private Investments in Central America
December 14, 2021 Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday announced $1.2 billion in commitments from international businesses to support the economies and social infrastructure of Central American nations, as she…
Use SDRs to expand liquidity in the region says United Nations
By: Staff Writer December 10, 2021 Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) are vital for Caribbean countries to recover post COVID-19 says a United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the…
The Best Kept Caribbean Secret Now Open to the World via Miami
December 10, 2021 The Commonwealth of Dominica has significantly expanded its tourism offering in recent months, and this week, a new flight will officially launch nonstop to the Caribbean destination. The country is set to…
Policymakers are missing the potential of the multi-billion dollar Seaplant industry in Caribbean.
By: Staff Writer December 7, 2021 An entrepreneur said that there is an opportunity to diversify from tourism into the multi-billion dollar mariculture but policymakers need to take advantage of…
Belizean-based turmeric producer Naledo signs European distribution deal
December 7, 2021 Fresh turmeric paste from Belize will soon be available on shop shelves in Europe after Caribbean company Naledo signed a deal with Swiss-based distributor Sparkling Revolutions SA.…
Chuck E. Cheese Signs New Development Agreements In Qatar, Suriname And Guyana
December 7, 2021 Chuck E. Cheese, the global family entertainment brand, continues to drive international expansion and has successfully signed development agreements in three new countries across South America and…
Caribbean Amazon launched in The Bahamas- Virtual storefronts in the offing for all region wide!
By: Staff Writer December 3, 2021 A regional e-commerce platform has finally made its way to The Bahamas, making it the 38th country to have a presence throughout the Caribbean…
Caribbean small businesses awarded close to USD $1m in grants post-pandemic
December 3, 2021 Grants totalling nearly USD 1 million have been awarded to 61 small businesses in CARIFORUM member states to provide a bridge post-pandemic and increase exports in domestic…