August 27, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) has approved a USD 5 million grant to fund a transformative initiative aimed at improving access to electricity for several rural…
Category: INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
OAS General Secretariat Rejects Ruling Issued by Venezuela’s Supreme Court
August 27, 2024 The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) strongly rejects the ruling issued by the Electoral Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ) of…
STATEMENT from the Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Chairman of the Caribbean Community on increasing vigilance following the mpox outbreak
August 23, 2024 The recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the outbreak of mpox, specifically the more transmissible clade 1b, emphasises the importance of heightened vigilance within…
STATEMENT from the Eminent Persons Group (EPG)| Following the Visit to Haiti, 11-16 August 2024
August 23, 2024 In response to an invitation from the President of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) and calls from stakeholders, the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) made an in-person…
Caribbean Export Recognized as Strategic Partner for Export and Investment Development
August 23, 2024 In a prestigious ceremony, the Export and Investment Center of the Dominican Republic (ProDominicana) awarded Caribbean Export a special recognition for its vital support in executing projects…
Indigenous Peoples Call for Greater Empowerment at CDB Annual Meeting Forum
August 23, 2024 Indigenous leaders from across the Caribbean and Canada called for greater economic empowerment, participation in decision-making, and robust protection of rights at an Indigenous Peoples Forum which…
Experts Chart Pathways for Peace in Haiti at Caribbean Development Bank Annual Meeting
August 23, 2024 In a significant move to address Haiti’s ongoing crisis, experts at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)’s 54th Annual Meeting outlined strategies for restoring stability and fostering peace…
CDB Acting President Restates the Bank’s Commitment to Caribbean Prosperity at Annual Meeting
August 23, 2024 The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) has reaffirmed its commitment to spearheading transformative initiatives to accelerate economic growth and bolster resilience across the Caribbean. Acting President, Mr.…
CDB Launches Knowledge Exchange Lab to Advance Gender Equality in the Caribbean
August 23, 2024 Recognising the critical need for a collaborative platform to advance gender equality in the region, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has launched the Gender Equality Knowledge Exchange…
Caribbean Business Leader PB Scott Urges Regional Reform to Drive Economic Development
August 23, 2024 Addressing protectionism, bureaucracy, labour shortages and scaling up digitalisation were among the measures recommended to regional governments for driving economic development by Mr. Paul Barnaby “PB” Scott, CEO…
Young Leaders Call for More Resources for Caribbean Youth Programmes and Projects
August 23, 2024 Young leaders from across the Caribbean have called for more resources to be allocated to youth development and programmes and projects focused on the demographic, which constitutes…
EPG continues CARICOM’s Good Office role in Haiti
August 13, 2024 The three former prime ministers appointed by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government to carry out the Community’s Good Office role in Haiti continue to do so…