By Caribbean Business Report | Editorial credit: Juan Alejandro Bernal /shutterstock.com Top startups will advance through training programs, bootcamps, and compete for US$1 million in prizes at the Global Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC) is one of the largest and most diverse startup competitions globally, offering entrepreneurs access to funding, […]
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 […]