By: Kellianne Williams June 22, 2021 Considering applying for one of the Caribbean Export Development Agency’s (Caribbean Export’s) grants programs but don’t know how best to utilise the funding to…
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CHTA and ASTA join forces to boost member benefits
June 22, 2021 The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) have teamed up to strengthen the relationship between travel advisors and the…
Curaçao and Sint Maarten: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2021 Article IV Mission
June 22, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic inflicted another major shock on the economies of Curaçao and Sint Maarten. Despite the substantial response measures financed by The Netherlands, the economic contraction…
Stay in the Loop with CARICOM
June 22, 2021 In this episode, Communications Officer at the CARICOM Secretariat, Mrs. Tusankine English-Francis, presents a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean Community. Highlights: 0:01:16 NATURAL…
CDB calls for improving competitiveness for strong, inclusive growth after COVID-19
June 18, 2021 Highlighting the importance of restructuring Caribbean economies, the Director of Economics at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Ian Durant says increasing competitiveness has to be the top…
Caribbean societies are stuck on the “colonial modus operandi” of men only leadership!
By: Staff Writer June 15, 2021 A noted Caribbean scholar and president of the Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) says that Caribbean societies are stuck on the colonial modus operandi and…
Stay in the Loop with CARICOM
June 15, 2021 In this episode, Communications Officers at the CARICOM Secretariat, Ms. Michelle Nurse and Ms Tusankine English-Francis, present a weekly news roundup of the latest from the Caribbean…
Professor Calls for Public Sector to Lead the Charge in Shaping Post-COVID Economies
June 15, 2021 The state should not be shy about taking a leading role in driving innovation and the current COVID-19 pandemic means that now is the time for bold…
CDB Annual Meeting seminar to discuss policies for an economic recovery from COVID-19 and a more resilient Caribbean
June 15, 2021 A high-level panel of government and business leaders will explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Caribbean in the opening seminar of the Caribbean Development…
Colombia to boost digital transformation of justice with $500M IDB support
June 11, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a credit line of up to $500 million to support the digital transformation of Colombia’s justice system, promoting an integrated…
CARICOM Secretariat on the occasion of World Oceans Day, June 8th 2021
June 11, 2021 The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods Recognition of World Oceans Day coming on the heels of World Biodiversity and Environment days is an exclamation point for small island…
Declaration of the Mission of the Permanent Council of the OAS in Haiti
June 11, 2021 In solidarity with the Haitian people, on March 17, 2021, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States approved by consensus a resolution expressing its concern…