June 4, 2021 The value of exports from Latin America grew 8.9 percent in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period in the previous year, consolidating a…
Category: INTERNATIONAL AGENCIES
CARICOM SG calls for fairness in international financing for SIDs
June 4, 2021 Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has made a call for fairness in international financing for Small Island Developing States (SIDs), noting that they have been…
Be more strategic, press on urgently with CARICOM Single Market and Economy – Trade Ministers advised
June 4, 2021 The Organs of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) must move with a greater sense of urgency and clarity of purpose if the Region is to successfully navigate the…
Stay in the Loop with CARICOM
June 1, 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: 0:01:15 RECOVERY:…
Innovation, Transformation, and Sustainable Development to Anchor CDB’s 51st Annual Meeting
June 1, 2021 “Innovation, Transformation, and Sustainable Development” is the anchoring theme of the 51st Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), which is…
Caribbean Celebrities Are New “Disaster Fighters” for 2021 Hurricane Season
June 1, 2021 A slew of leading Caribbean celebrities have adopted the new title of “Disaster Fighters” ahead of the 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which climate scientists forecast will be…
Caribbean Export and Caribbean Development Bank Join Forces to Provide Grants to MSMEs
June 1, 2021 Caribbean Export and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) partner to support regional MSMEs retool and preserve jobs with financial assistance. Caribbean Development Bank to provide US$600K in grant…
Caribbean Export – Support to the Private Sector in a Post Covid-19 Context
June 1, 2021 Caribbean Export Development Agency, in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Development of the Dominican Republic (MEPyD), organized a Webinar to present the new vision…
FIFA and CARICOM enter into landmark collaboration agreement
June 1, 2021 FIFA and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration, with the aim of promoting sports integrity and social responsibility…
Caribbean-American association will have first ever celebrations in Palm Bay, Florida.
By: Staff Writer May 28, 2021 The Brevard Caribbean American Sports and Cultural Association Incorporated of Palm Bay (BCASCA) is holding their first ever Caribbean American Heritage month this upcoming…
The Bahamas will boost resilient and inclusive growth with $140m IDB support
May 28, 2021 The Bahamas will boost resilient and inclusive growth to promote business continuity and competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as well as their Blue Economy…
IDB Invest Supports Mercon to Strengthen Latin America’s Coffee Sector, Promoting Sustainability and Inclusion
May 28, 2021 IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, agreed to provide up to $50m worth of financing for Grupo Mercon, a deal that will support Latin American…