The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently trained 174 persons directly engaged with Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, (MSMEs) across the region, to assist with much-needed capacity development within the sector. Through the Caribbean Technological Consultancy Services (CTCS), the Bank’s flagship MSME capacity building program, the skills of business development officers and business development specialists from […]
The e-mobility awareness and capacity in some of the region’s academic and technical institutions recently received a boost following a recent electric vehicle (EV) study tour to Canada. The exercise was funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CBD) and the Canadian Support to the Energy Sector in the Caribbean Fund. The objectives of the tour […]
On September 13, 2023, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the International Development Group LLC (IDG), hosted a workshop to discuss proposed support activities for Saint Lucia over the next year under USAID’s Caribbean Business Enabling Environment Reform (CBEE-R) activity. The CBEE-R activity has prioritized two activity result areas for […]
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority is expecting a substantial increase in air service offerings from the US market during the upcoming Winter and Spring of 2024. Delta Airlines will introduce a second Saturday flight departing from Atlanta. Commencing in January and continuing through April 2024, this additional flight will further enrich the travel options available […]
Editorial credit: FashionStock.com / Shutterstock.com Leading Experts and Institutions Will Oversee Statewide Effort to Create Smarter, Greener Fashion Industry $9 Million State Investment Will Promote the Development of Sustainable, New York-Made Textiles Using Locally-Sourced Materials Complements Governor’s Agenda to Boost Innovation Across Industry Sectors and Support Green, 21st Century Jobs Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that […]
By Linda Nwoke, Special to CAW The state of New York legalized the use of recreational marijuana or cannabis for medical purposes in 2016. Furthermore, it became legal for recreational use in 2021, and in 2022, the sale of marijuana became legal in New York. The relaxation of the penalties for illegal sales is aimed […]
OECS Media Release Wednesday, May 31, 2023 — The Fifth Ordinary Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers for Trade was successfully concluded on May 23, 2023 in Saint Lucia. The meeting was held in a hybrid format, with some ministers attending in person and others participating via videoconference. The meeting focused on four main areas: […]
By: Caribbean Business Report Thirty-nine (39) young Saint Lucians are now further empowered to propel their business thanks to the Youth Economy Agency (YEA). During a brief ceremony on Wednesday 24th May 2023 the Agency disbursed funds for 39 new grant recipients at its offices on Chaussee Road in Castries. A total of $66,558.02 was […]
By Emily Mella Pablo and James A. Parrott // centernyc.org New York City’s unemployment rate for the first quarter of this year (January-March) fell to 5.3 percent, down from 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2022. The city continues to lag national performance, with the overall U.S. unemployment rate for the latest quarter clocking […]
By: Linda Nwoke The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is the country’s federal agency in charge of protecting and promoting the welfare of job seekers, workers, and retired workers. The agency provides opportunities across various industries. There are about six major sectors in the economy. As of the end of March 2023, there were more […]