GEORGETOWN, Guyana – ExxonMobil Tuesday said it had accumulated US$489.5 million as negotiations continue with the Guyana government on a decommissioning fund for the safe removal of equipment and sealing of depleted wells.

GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Government has published legislation that would give Cabinet the authority to suspend the issuance of licences to foreign-owned businesses in sectors where it determines such action is in the public interest.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - Guyana's government says a major gold sector developer has committed to reserving shares for Guyanese businesses and individuals once the country’s junior stock exchange becomes operational this year.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called on Barbados’ business community to help lead the country into a new phase of resilient and inclusive growth, adding that their investment decisions, leadership and treatment of workers will help determine whether the country can move beyond traditional levels of economic expansion.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB), Dr. Kevin Greenidge, Tuesday described BimPay as a platform that will modernise, revolutionise and transform payment landscape on the island.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Barbados government has opened a new offshore licensing drive, offering 19 ultra-deepwater blocks to international energy companies while insisting that bidders meet strengthened climate and environmental standards.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia - The St. Lucia government Monday announced an increase in energy prices blaming the ongoing global situation, particularly the war between Iran and the United States for the price hike.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – President Irfaan Ali has announced a raft of measures aimed at increasing Guyanese participation across key sectors of the economy.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia - The Caribbean Franchise Development Council (CFDC) has been established to oversee, guide and sustain the development of a structured franchise ecosystem across the Caribbean region.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Trade between Guyana and Brazil has surged to US$1 billion, up from about US$58 million in 2020, as both countries deepen economic ties and advance wider South American integration.

NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas government has unveiled a 2026/2027 Budget projecting a US$223.1 million surplus while introducing targeted tax relief for first-time homeowners and new revenue measures aimed at large businesses, foreign property owners, immigration applicants and commercial users of public services. 

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The executive director of the Trinidad and Tobago United Trust Corporation (UTC), Nigel Edwards, Wednesday said despite the global uncertainties, the financial institution recorded total investment income of TT$1.3 billion.