By Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Development Bank, in partnership with the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Government of Belize, launched the Ninth Consolidated Line of Credit, amounting to USD 20 million. This initiative aims to provide affordable financing to key sectors, including Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), agriculture and industrial credit, education, […]
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By dpi.gov.gy | Photo credit: dpi.gov Gov’t has put in place ‘safeguards’ to prevent corrupt practices, according to Vice President, Dr Bharrat Jagdeo who has reinforced the government’s commitment to accountable and transparent governance, making it clear that there is no deliberate attempt by his administration to shadow any appearance of corrupt practices. On the […]
By Caribbean Report Newsletter | Photo Credit: Routes The Caribbean reported a highly successful presence at Routes Americas 2025, the region’s premier air service development forum, held from February 10-12 at Atlantis Paradise Island, The Bahamas. With over 900 senior industry professionals in attendance, the event provided a crucial platform for strengthening Caribbean air connectivity, expanding […]
The CARICOM Multilateral Air Services Agreement (MASA) will be in focus at the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Bridgetown, Barbados, from 19 – 21 February 2025, under the Chairmanship of the Hon. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados. Transportation is one of the key items on the Heads’ […]
By CARICOM (CARICOM Secretary-General, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Dr Carla Barnett, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, has commended Dominica’s leadership in regional integration, as the Community navigates the goal of free movement within CARICOM. This was highlighted during the virtual accreditation of His Excellency Gerard Jean-Jacques as Dominica’s new Ambassador to CARICOM. “Dominica’s leadership in […]
CDB’s 55th Annual Meeting to Drive Action for a Stronger, Greener, More Inclusive Caribbean The 55th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors (BOG) of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), to be held in BrasÃlia, Brazil, from June 9 – 12, 2025, will mark a renewed drive for building resilient institutions, improving collaboration between countries, […]
By The Caribbean Public Health Agency The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Lisa Indar as the new Executive Director, effective February 1st, 2025. Dr. Indar previously held the position of Ad Interim Executive Director of CARPHA, from July 2024, having served in her substantive post of Director, Surveillance, Disease […]
By Organization of Eastern Caribbean States The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has taken a bold step towards a cleaner and economically sustainable future with the unanimous adoption of the landmark Basseterre Declaration at the Third Council of Ministers: Energy meeting held on February 4-5, 2025, in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Basseterre Declaration […]
Photo credit: Papine High School CCRIF, through its Small Grants Programme, provided US$25,000 to the Papine High School in Jamaica for their Greenhouse and Hydroponics Project. The grant from CCRIF supported the construction of a greenhouse and hydroponics system at the school. The greenhouse is seen as a boost to the school, serving as a […]