Luxembourg / Luxembourg – May 11, 2012: EIB, European Investment Bank in Luxembourg – EIB is a publicly owned international financial institution, its shareholders are the EU member states (Shutterstock) “Micro firms should never be underestimated; everyone starts out small”. This conclusion by the European Investment Bank Group sets the context for the collaboration between […]
In a move to advance the development of the region, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) introduced the OECS Development Scorecard, a tool to help its Member States track its development progress in real-time. The OECS Development Strategy (ODS) is a product of the OECS Commission and the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). Originally […]
The National Competitiveness and Productivity Council (NCPC) has designed a diagnostic survey instrument aimed at addressing supply chain and logistics issues on island brought about by the Russia/Ukraine conflict and the Covid-19 pandemic. The NCPC is seeking the support of the private sector for evidence-based solutions to the current crisis. Supply chain management involves the […]
The Chamber of Commerce will on July 25th host a virtual workshop on improving productivity and operational efficiency. This workshop exposes participants to effective techniques for bringing about significant improvement in the productivity and operational performance of both competing and non-competing organizations. Increased competition and tight fiscal and economic realities are forcing organizations to search […]
The St. Lucia Chamber of Commerce Industry and Agriculture invites to participate in an Employer’s Network on Digital Skills. The Network seeks to, among other things, provide critical perspectives on the “Digital Skills and Competency Levels” that are required for the current labor market. Additionally, the Network will also seek to contribute to the establishment […]
As part of Saint Lucia Carnival Celebrations for 2022, Export Saint Lucia will on July 13th, host the first annual “Export the Runway” fashion show. The show will feature and capture the lustre of Saint Lucia Independence production of “Helen’s Song” at Expo 2020 Dubai in February of 2022. The “Export the Runway” fashion show […]
By Alecia Smith, jis.gov.jm A key component in the implementation of the National Identification System (NIDS) is the creation of a new entity, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA). The NIRA will assume the administration of the civil registration system in Jamaica, replacing the Registrar General’s Department (RGD), and provide enhanced services. The entity […]
Watch Closing Press Conference with CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Suriname. The press conference was hosted by CARICOM Chairman, H.E. President Chandrikapersad Santokhi of Suriname on July 5, 2022.
Steven Baboun is a multimedia artist creating through photography, video, performance, and installation. His work confronts social and political topics in Haiti⏤ from polarizing and controversial issues to elevating the importance of Haitian culture and stories, family history, and immigration, queer rights, and more. Currently, Baboun is the founder and creative director of the creative […]
By Government of Barbados Within the past 24 hours, Barbados signed new agreements with two of its CARICOM neighbours, providing for enhanced cooperation between the governments and the exploitation of opportunities in several areas of economic activity for their people. The Agreement for a Strategic Dialogue and Cooperation Platform between Barbados and Suriname was signed […]