February 9, 2024 The 2024 Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF 2024) was at the forefront of the agenda during our Executive Director’s recent mission to Guyana from January 29-February 1, 2024.…
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CDB Supporting Regional Food Security Thrust and Agri-Trade in Guyana
February 9, 2024 The Caribbean is one of the major food importers paying close to USD 6 billion for 80% of its food imports. While there is latent capacity within…
IDB and Its Governors for Central America and Dominican Republic Discuss Common Goals
February 9, 2024 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) held a high-level dialogue during the 37th meeting of governors of IDB member countries of the Central American isthmus and the Dominican…
Statement from the OAS General Secretariat on the Political Situation in Colombia
February 9, 2024 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) demands that attempts by different political actors to damage the democratic process in Colombia be abandoned and…
Exploring Fintech Islands: Navigating the Future of Finance
February 5, 2024 Last week, I had the opportunity to step out of the confines of the office and immerse myself in the dynamic world of financial technology at Fintech…
CDB’s Youth Outreach Gives Voice and Opportunity to the Next Generation
February 5, 2024 Although 60% of the Caribbean’s population is under 30 the region is a particularly challenging space for far too many young people who are grappling with poverty,…
CARICOM Secretary-General Congratulates Grenada on Golden Independence Anniversary
February 5, 2024 The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat presents its compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Export Development of Grenada and has the honour to request that…
OECS Continues to Strengthen the Free Movement of Persons Regime
February 2, 2024 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission has commenced a series of country missions to the Protocol Member States. Between November 5 to December 7, 2023,…
OECS Opposes Additional Powers for UK Governor in the BVI
February 2, 2024 In response to the current situation in the British Virgin Islands, Heads of Government of the OECS: Noted with alarming concern, the evolving situation in the British…
Statement from the OAS General Secretariat on Recent Events in Venezuela
January 30, 2024 The recent actions of the Venezuelan dictatorship of prosecution and political imprisonment of opponents, especially those linked to the majority opposition leadership, have made it clear that…
CARICOM Development Fund and the United States Partner to Launch US$100 million Fund for Building Caribbean Resilience
January 30, 2024 The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF), in partnership with the United States officially launched the CARICOM Resilience Fund in Barbados, on January 26, 2024. The new US$100 million…
CDB’s SheTrades Caribbean Regional Hub Supports Women Entrepreneurs At Leading International Trade Fair
January 30, 2024 Across the world, female entrepreneurs often encounter a slew of challenges, and the Caribbean is no different. Women in the region seeking to launch or expand businesses…