By CARICOM Youth Ambassadors | Photo credit: CARICOM Caribbean youth were represented by a powerful voice at the United Nations on Monday as Luke James-Trim, CARICOM Youth Ambassador for Trinidad and Tobago, took the international stage during the Caribbean Regional Breakout Session of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum. Representing the Region, James-Trim […]
Initiative aims to transform Guyana’s public health system by 2030 with world-class healthcare services accessible to all citizens, especially vulnerable communities. Extension builds on significant progress made since the initiative’s 2022 launch (Georgetown, Guyana and New York, NY – March 25, 2025) – His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, today announced a five-year […]
By OECS Press Release | Photos Courtesy: OECS Communications From March 26 to March 28, 2025, the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission in partnership with the European Union (EU) under the EU Zero Waste Initiative, The Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and the Government of Norway, hosted close-out meetings in Grenada to officially mark the conclusion of two groundbreaking environmental projects—ReMLit […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has identified the critical issue of financing for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as a key gap in their transition to sustainable energy during the Sustainable Energy for All (SEforAll) Global Forum, held from March 12-15 in Barbados. The landmark event, hosted by SEforALL […]
By Caribbean Business Report The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is projecting another year of GDP growth for Saint Lucia. Following the conclusion of its annual Article IV Consultation with Saint Lucia in February 2025, the IMF endorsed the economic outlook for the local economy, which projects GDP growth of 3.7% for 2024. In an official […]
By Caribbean Business Report The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) projects regional economic growth of 2.5% in 2025, excluding Guyana, with overall growth reaching 4.6% when Guyana’s oil-driven expansion is factored in. Despite a steady outlook, CDB’s Director of Economics, Mr. Ian Durant cautioned that challenges such as geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and the inability to […]
By Caribbean Business Report The 8th Meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers for Tourism will take place in St. Vincent and the Grenadines March 28th and the key item on the agenda is the “OECS Common Sustainable Tourism Policy 2025 2035”. The policy was developed by the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) through […]
By Caribbean Business Report Newly appointed Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) President Daniel Best has set out a bold vision for the 55-year-old institution, emphasising action, innovation, and impact. The CDB Head highlighted a major endorsement of the Bank by its Contributors, who recently approved a historic US$460 million program for the 11th cycle of the […]
By CARICOM.org CARICOM commits its full support as the Prime Minister and his government continue to chart a stable, secure and prosperous future for the people of Trinidad and Tobago and the Region. Welcome to new Head of Government The Honourable Stuart Young Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As Chairman of […]
By Harry Johnson, ETurboNews The Government of Antigua and Barbuda wishes to reassure all travelers from the United States that travel between our two countries is not banned. Nationals and legal residents of the United States continue to enjoy visa-free entry when traveling to and from Antigua and Barbuda. We are aware of recent media […]