Last month, New York City hit an economic milestone, with more total jobs than ever before in our city’s history. Our administration is proud of the work we have done to ensure our economy has made a full recovery — and we are determined to keep working to create jobs and opportunity for all New […]
Photos courtesy of NYC Press By Press Office | November 17, 2023 Legislation and Executive Order Establish Moves Office of Nightlife Under Department of Small Business Services to Better Connect Nightlife Establishments to Business Resources Legislation Codifies Reforms in Mayor Adams’ “Small Business Forward” to Reduce Financial Burdens on Local Businesses Part of Mayor Adams’ “Working […]
Export Saint Lucia, the country’s premier agency for trade promotion has signed two key contracts which seek to boost the capacity of agricultural stakeholders to supply quality products to new markets un ader the project “Enhancing the Capacity of Stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector to Supply Quality Products in New Markets.” “The Pack House Project”, […]
The 16th Annual Saint Lucia-Taiwan Partnership Trade Show was a big hit with those who visited the three-day event over. This year’s trade show was held from November 3-5 at The Pavilion near The Ramp at Rodney Bay and featured 69 Saint Lucian businesses and 16 Taiwanese businesses displaying their products and services. The participants […]
Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre is set to attend the second annual AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF2023) in Guyana. This esteemed initiative resulted from the partnership between the African Export-Import Bank (“AFREXIMBANK”) and key stakeholders from the Caribbean region. ACTIF2023, scheduled to take place from October 30-31, 2023, is a critical event aimed […]
The Prime Minister’s Office has put out a bulletin announcing that the Department of Finance has forecasts a Real GDP growth rate of3.2% for 2023 and is projecting a 5.2% Real GDP growth for 2024. The statement attributes the growth to ‘a government that has fertilized the local economy with sound economic policies to empower […]
November marks the start of ‘ARC Season’, as over 250 yachts gather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to prepare for their transatlantic adventure to the Caribbean with the annual ARC rally. The first wave of 96 yachts will depart on the ARC+ rally on 5 November bound for Grenada via Cape Verde, with a […]
Canada and the Caribbean recorded more than Can$1.8 billion (One Canadian dollar=US$0.73 cents) in merchandise trade last year, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said as he met CARICOM leaders. Addressing the trade and investment round table discussion on the final day of the Canada-Caricom summit, Trudeau said various trade programs make this trading relationship possible […]
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has joined 2X Global, a global industry group dedicated to increasing the volume and impact of capital directed towards women’s economic empowerment worldwide. CDB’s participation in 2X Global will increase the Bank’s commitment, capacity, and investment in advancing gender equality in the region. The 2X Global criteria has established the […]
Editorial credit: Francisco Blanco / Shutterstock.com By Press Office | October 19, 2023 Proposed Rules Offer Clear Guidance for Restaurant Owners, Prioritizing Equity and Expanding Access to Safe, Clean, Rat-Free Outdoor Dining in All Five Boroughs With Launch of Outreach Plan, City Agencies Will Engage With Local Restaurants and Community Organizations First Approved “Outdoor Dining […]