By Staff Writer December 4, 2020 Local goods in the Caribbean will now have a “Made in CARICOM” label says CARICOM, in a move pushed by their Trade and Development…
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Colombia Draws on IMF Flexible Credit Line to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic
BY Staff Writer December 4, 2020 The Colombian government has made a drawing of US$ 5.4 billion under the Flexible Credit Line (FCL) arrangement in the context of the pandemic.…
It could take “years” for The Bahamas to recover from COVID-19 says IMF.
By Staff Writer December 4, 2020 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that it could take “years” for employment and income levels in The Bahamas to recover from the COVID-19…
Caribbean Community and CARICOM Private Sector Organisation to sign MOU
A large step taken by CARICOM towards full integration of the Single Market when it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with its Private Sector arm yesterday. As the Caribbean…
IMF gives Nicaragua $185m in emergency support to help with COVID-19 fallout.
By: Staff writer November 22, 2020 COVID-19 has slammed Nicaragua and they are asking from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) some $185.53m in emergency funds. In a release, the international…
Caribbean restaurants in the UK tripled in the past year!
By Staff WriterNovember 22, 2020 Absolutely Caribbean Expo was held virtually this year, but still stunned with a wide array of Caribbean and Central American rums and cuisine. In the…
IDB Report says Lat-Am exports fall due to COVID
By Staff Writer November 25, 2020 After a drop in the value of exports by 16 percent in the first half of 2020, the recovery of trade in Latin America…
CARICOM targets human resources development.
By Staff Writer November 10, 2020 The CARICOM and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) partner to “implement evidence-based approaches” to human resources development. The CARICOM Region has officially established baselines…
Caribbean Development Bank ramps up on online learning support.
By Staff Writer November 10, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has caused profound challenges in education, as many young people who lack technological devices and internet access are being left behind…
CEDA comes through for Caribbean services register
By Staff Writer November 10, 2020 Regional body develops online registry for Caribbean based services in hopes of leveraging benefits from the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA). The Caribbean Export Development…
Virtual rum exhibit to take mind off of coronavirus.
By Staff Writer November 10, 2020 Eight Rum and Rum based Spirits brands from six Cariforum countries are set to participate in this year’s virtual rum exhibition. The Caribbean Export…
CARICOM targets human resources development.
The CARICOM and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) partner to “implement evidence-based approaches” to human resources development. The CARICOM Region has officially established baselines and targets for human development across…