It is expected that by the end of this month, Dominicans will be seeing a decrease in their electricity bills due to a fiscal measure contained in the 2022-2023 national budget which, effective August 1, 2022, increased the number of Value Added Tax (VAT) free units from 100Kwh to 150 kWh of electrical energy provided […]
The bright eager faces of enthusiastic young students and recent graduates once again fill the offices of CIBC FirstCaribbean across the region as the bank recently kicked off its summer intern program and a new longer immersion program. Curtailed for the past two summers due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the bank’s executives and staff were […]
President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr Hyginus “Gene” Leon, had his first official meeting with the newly elected Prime Minister of Grenada, the Honorable Dickon Mitchell during a courtesy visit to Grenada this week. During the meeting, Dr Leon underscored CDB’s ongoing support for Grenada’s sustainable development agenda and pledged to work closely […]
Growth and stronger food security will be the focus of a new project in Saint Lucia supported by the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). The project entitled “Enhancing the Capacity of Stakeholders in the Agricultural Sector to Supply Quality Products in new Markets” will ensure inclusive and sustainable development along the […]
Saturday, August 6, 2022 — The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission extends congratulations to newly elected Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Dr. Terrance Drew and the St Kitts and Nevis Labor Party (SKNLP) on their victory in the August 5th 2022 General Elections in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. […]
By Caribbean Loop News The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) has called on the United Kingdom Government to remove its requirement for Guyanese nationals to obtain a visa to enter the country. “The GCCI is of the view that the removal of this requirement will auger well for continued deepening of economic relations […]
After close to two years of severe disruptions to school operations, learning institutions at all levels across the island were able to return to face-to-face graduation ceremonies this year. CIBC FirstCaribbean facilitated that move with financial support to the tune of XCD 11,000.00 to twenty-two (22) schools from Pre-school, Infant, Primary, and Secondary levels island […]
OSBOURN, ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – DECEMBER 30, 2021: Terminal at the V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua Although there has been quite a buzz over the revelation of a new airways from the African continent to Antigua and Barbuda, United Progressive Party (UPP) Chairman D Gisele Isaac said she is taking the news with […]
Tuesday, August 9, 2022 — The OECS Commission extends sincere condolences to the Government and People of the Republic of Cuba, in the wake of the unfortunate incident involving an enormous fire at an oil storage facility in the province of Matanzas, on Friday, August 5, 2022. The Commission refers in particular to the casualties […]
Dr Terrance Drew and Saint Kitts and Nevis Labor Party have been declared winners of the 2022 general elections in the twin island federation. Dr Drew was sworn in on Saturday afternoon as the new Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis. St Kitts and Nevis Labor party (SKNLP) emerged as the clear winner of […]