ABUJA, Nigeria — The Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully piloted the Caribbean version of its payment system that allows businesses in countries that use different currencies to trade without needing a third currency.
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WASHINGTON, DC - The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Wednesday said that for more than a decade, Jamaica has been implementing sound macroeconomic policies supported by strong policy frameworks.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Barbados will host the prestigious Grow, Unite, Build Africa (GUBA) Awards, when for the first time in its history it will be hosted in the Caribbean in November.
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Prime Minister Andrew Holness says the government intends to have Jamaica established as a leader in logistics and manufacturing, as well as an investment destination.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana's government says the country has a surpassed regional expectations for agricultural production, achieving approximately 88 percent of production targets one year ahead of schedule.
WASHINGTON, DC – The executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday said it had concluded the fifth and final reviews of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF) arrangements with Barbados.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Investment opportunities in Guyana will be boosted with the opening of the World Trade Centre Georgetown (WTCG).
NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas government Wednesday said that it has successfully completed the execution of an international capital markets transaction, which included the issuance of an 11-year, US$1.067 billion bond to fund the repurchase of US$767 million in outstanding Eurobonds.
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Committee of Central Bank Governors Wednesday said it had entered into an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) that will allow Caribbean people to benefit from new climate friendly projects.
In an industry long dominated by men, one woman’s vision has reshaped Jamaica’s waste management landscape. As Garbage Disposal & Sanitation Systems Ltd. (GDSS) celebrates 50 years in operation, the company stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, purpose, and people-first leadership.
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent – The chairman of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre, Tuesday called for the fast-tracking of a regime to ensure the free movement of goods.
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The President of Guyana, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali has hailed the launch of Orinduik Marine Services (OMS), a locally-owned company focused on subsea and diving support for the oil and gas industry.
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – The US-based Silver Airways, which operated two weekly flights into St. Kitts’ Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, will stop operating Wednesday and sell its assets to an investment firm.