By Caribbean Business Report The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting another year of GDP growth for Saint Lucia. Following the conclusion of its annual Article IV Consultation with Saint Lucia in February 2025, the IMF endorsed the economic outlook for the local economy, which projects GDP growth of 3.7% for 2024. In an official […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) projects regional economic growth of 2.5% in 2025, excluding Guyana, with overall growth reaching 4.6% when Guyana’s oil-driven expansion is factored in. Despite a steady outlook, CDB’s Director of Economics, Mr. Ian Durant cautioned that challenges such as geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and the inability to […]
By Caribbean Business Report The 8th Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers for Tourism will take place in St. Vincent and the Grenadines March 28th and the key item on the agenda is the “OECS Common Sustainable Tourism Policy 2025 2035”. The policy was developed by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) through […]
By Caribbean Business Report Newly appointed Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Daniel Best has set out a bold vision for the 55-year-old institution, emphasising action, innovation, and impact. The CDB Head highlighted a major endorsement of the Bank by its Contributors, who recently approved a historic US$460 million program for the 11th cycle of the […]
By liberty.wnba.com New York to Build 75,000 Sq. Ft. Facility in Greenpoint, Brooklyn – Designed by Players, For Players NEW YORK – The reigning WNBA Champion New York Liberty today announced that the team will build an $80-million-dollar state-of-the-art practice facility, spanning 75,000 square-feet, located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, on Newtown Creek and overlooking Manhattan’s iconic skyline. […]
Embarking on a career as a real estate agent in New York State offers a dynamic and rewarding professional path. This guide outlines the essential steps to obtain your real estate salesperson license, providing a clear roadmap for aspiring agents. Step 1: Meet Basic Eligibility Requirements Before pursuing a real estate license in New York, […]
Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Trump Administration’s Early Termination of TPS Designations Would Endanger Immigrants and Harm New York’s Economy NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James on March 25, co-led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration’s unlawful and baseless attempt to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) […]
BROOKLYN FOLK FESTIVAL IN QUEENS SAT, APR 5, 8 PM LeFrak Concert Hall “diverse, spontaneous, countercultural, and trenchant… one of the most vital and spiritually sound folk-music events” (The New Yorker) The Brooklyn Folk Festival comes to Queens! In partnership with the Jalopy Theatre & School of Music, we proudly present the best in American […]
Brooklyn, NY — New York City Council Finance Chair Justin Brannan called for complete divestment of NYC’s $1.2 billion pension investment in Tesla. “Elon Musk is deadly for democracy and his companies are corrosive for our portfolio,” Brannan said. “Musk is an unelected oligarch with way too much power – and he’s using it to screw over everyday […]
Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com | Photo of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander In-scope advertising to ECM outlets dropped 84% since LL83 was implemented City Hall missed deadline to publish mandated FY24 annual advertising report by more than 75 days New York, NY – In an analysis of the Mayor’s Office of Ethnic and […]