On Sunday, 6 July 2025, the Honorable Mr. Justice Winston Anderson was sworn in as the fourth President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) during the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Mr. Justice Anderson was sworn in by His Excellency, The Most Honorable Sir […]
Editorial credit: Ajibola Fasola / Shutterstock.com The Government of Saint Lucia continues to strengthen its diplomatic and economic partnerships on the global stage. On the evening of Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Government of Saint Lucia and the Federal Republic of Nigeria formalized bilateral cooperation with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for Joint […]
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has unveiled a bold three-year roadmap to transform the region’s tourism sector, officially launching its Reimagine Plan 2025–2027 during Caribbean Week in New York last month. The plan, presented by CTO Secretary-General Dona Regis Prosper, outlines a strategic vision to position the Caribbean as a global leader in sustainable […]
By: Guyana DPI | Photos courtesy: Guyana DPI President Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday signed the proclamation to dissolve the Parliament of Guyana, making way for the general and regional elections on September 1, 2025. “Free and fair elections are the lifeblood of a democratic state. The upcoming elections represent our country’s commitment to renewing […]
By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com Washington, D.C.: Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Friday announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, a decision that has drawn swift and fierce backlash from elected officials and immigrant advocates, particularly in New York. The TPS designation for Haiti is […]
Photo credit: Caribbean Business Report The official visit of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, to Saint Lucia heralds a new dawn for bilateral cooperation between our nations and advances the government’s pursuit of strategic diplomatic partnerships with African countries in the Global South community. On June 29, […]
Global foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 11%, marking the second consecutive year of decline and confirming a deepening slowdown in productive capital flows, according to the World Investment Report 2025, released today by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) on 19 June. Although global FDI rose by 4% in 2024 to $1.5 trillion, the […]
The Bahamas has assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Board of Governors, committing to champion climate resilience and strengthen regional disaster response systems throughout its one-year term. With firsthand experience confronting climate-related disasters, The Bahamas brings a critical perspective to the Bank’s climate agenda. The Annual Meeting of CDB’s Board of […]
While debt often carries a negative connotation, when managed well, it allows governments to invest in projects that improve lives and build economic resilience. Against that backdrop, 33 public debt managers from 16 Caribbean countries, including Saint Lucia came together in Jamaica for an intensive workshop on improving debt data quality and transparency. Officials […]
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) says Canada’s US$400 Million Portfolio Guarantee announced at the G7 Summit is a game changer. Canada’s groundbreaking announcement at the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit, includes a Portfolio Guarantee of up to US$200 million for CDB. This announcement by Canada marks a transformative milestone in expanding development financing for the […]