The European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO) have partnered to support the countries in the Caribbean in their efforts in building resilience and adapting to the impacts of climate change. This assistance is being provided through a new grant agreement recently signed between the EU and the CMO on 1 June 2021, […]
SVG Finance Minister lauds company’s Efforts Saint Vincent and the Grenadines was abuzz with excitement last week as over 1,300 Vincentians responded to the recruitment call by Sandals Resorts International (SRI), as the company begins preparations to bring its Beaches resort brand to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The decision to fast track recruitment efforts […]
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Tuesday, 1 June 2021) – Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has hailed the signing of an MOU between CARICOM and FIFA as opening avenues to positively impact the lives of youth within the Region. Ambassador LaRocque and FIFA’s President Mr. Gianni Infantino signed the memorandum […]
Caribbean Export and Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) partner to support regional MSMEs retool and preserve jobs with financial assistance. Caribbean Development Bank to provide US$600K in grant funding to MSME’s via a new Technical Assistance Programme. The Technical Assistance Programme will assist MSMEs mitigate impact of COVID-19 and support ongoing capacity building. MSMEs will be […]
FIFA and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration, with the aim of promoting sports integrity and social responsibility while furthering the development of football in the region. The landmark agreement was signed by CARICOM Secretary General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque and FIFA President Gianni Infantino at a […]
As dancehall diva Spice revels in the success of her hit ‘Go Down Deh’, the artiste is also happy to announce that she is adding a crafty touch for her Caribbean fans to be tied to the single. At her recent re-signing to power brand Magnum Tonic Wine, Spice said she will take to social […]
BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – May 28, 2021 – “Innovation, Transformation, and Sustainable Development”is the anchoring theme of the 51st Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), which is scheduled for June 15 – July 1, 2021. The virtual event which will include seminars, discussion fora, keynote presentations, and business meetings, […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has engaged with regional governments and other key stakeholders from across the region on the conception and planning of the 2021 regional examinations and registers its appreciation for their enriching contributions. A Special Meeting of Council was held on Tuesday, 25 May 2021 and members reviewed and […]
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2021 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved today a US$100 million COVID-19 Response and Recovery Development Policy Loan for The Bahamas. The operation will support the country’s efforts to provide COVID-19 relief and lay the foundation for a resilient economic recovery. “The COVID-19 pandemic came on the heels of the devastation […]
