IMF Predicts Major Growth in Guyana Economy

IMF Predicts Major Growth in Guyana Economy

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, in its latest economic outlook for the Western Hemisphere, says Guyana will continue to experience robust economic expansion, even as other countries in Latin America and the Caribbean face less favorable growth conditions and brace for a slowdown in their productive sectors. Guyana is expected to grow its economy by […]

Silver Airways Just Launched New Dominica Flights

Silver Airways Just Launched New Dominica Flights

Editorial credit: Carlos Yudica / Shutterstock.com Regional carrier Silver Airways just launched a major expansion to the Nature Island. The company is now operating six weekly flights between San Juan and Dominica, with service on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. That service will be operating through Aug. 15, 2024, Caribbean Journal confirmed. It’s […]

All Set for Antigua-Montserrat Ferry Service

All Set for Antigua-Montserrat Ferry Service

Editorial credit: Bjoern Wylezich / Shutterstock.com The V2V Empress – a 245-person capacity fast catamaran ferry – is scheduled to commence passenger services between Montserrat and Antigua, in a big boost to connectivity between the two islands. The government of Montserrat signed a contract late last week with NAVIYUC S.A. De C.V., the operators of […]

White House AI Executive Order Is Promising First Step, Comprehensive Legislation Is Still Needed

White House AI Executive Order Is Promising First Step, Comprehensive Legislation Is Still Needed

WASHINGTON — Maya Wiley, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement about the White House Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI): “Artificial Intelligence is here and developing at gale force speed compared to the glacial pace of government oversight. AI has promise for improving lives and society, […]

Sustainable Energy Forum to Attract Several Energy Stakeholders and Policymakers

Sustainable Energy Forum to Attract Several Energy Stakeholders and Policymakers

The eighth Caribbean Sustainable Energy Forum (CSEF 8) to be held ,in Jamaica next month will prioritize ,sustainable energy’s pivotal role in powering transportation in the ,region. Powering Transport is the theme ,of the forum, which is hosted by ,the CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency ,(CCREEE), with financial […]

CTO Chairman wants Stronger Partnerships between Banks and Small Businesses

CTO Chairman wants Stronger Partnerships between Banks and Small Businesses

Photo Courtesy: Marketplace Excellence Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Kenneth Bryan has amplified the pivotal role of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in the Caribbean’s economic landscape, highlighting their significance in generating jobs, fostering innovation, and contributing substantially to the region’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Delivering a profound message at the Caribbean Association […]

Government lays Foundation for Economic Growth and Wealth Creation

Government lays Foundation for Economic Growth and Wealth Creation

The Government of Saint Lucia has outlined recent strides in strengthening the foundation for sustained economic growth and wealth creation in Saint Lucia. In March 2023, the Ministry of Commerce and the Saint Lucia Development Bank officially launched the MSME Loan Grant Facility. The MSME Loan Grant Facility opens access to $10 million to finance […]

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