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04/02/2026
‘Guyana’s transformation remarkable,’ says World Bank Caribbean Director Burunciuc
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, (DPI) – The World Bank Caribbean director, Lilia Burunciuc, stated that Guyana’s rapid economic and social changes over the past five years are “remarkable,” highlighting significant growth, improved infrastructure, and an emphasis on human development.Burunciuc made this disclo
04/02/2026
US pushes energy partnership in Caribbean, eyes Suriname’s growing oil sector
Washington called for investment-led partnerships at Caribbean Energy Week, positioning US companies as a strategic alternative amid rising global competitionPARAMARIBO, Suriname – The United States is stepping up its push for deeper energy and infrastructure partnerships in the Caribbean, with a fo
04/02/2026
CDB – Trinidad and Tobago to strengthen partnership, accelerate high-impact development
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – As part of its efforts to deepen engagement and accelerate development support, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) has strengthened its on-the-ground presence in Trinidad and Tobago by posting Alexander Augustine, CDB portfolio manager, economic infrastructure
04/02/2026
Macroeconomic developments and prospects in low-income countries—2026
WASHINGTON, USA – On March 18, 2026, the executive board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) discussed the IMF staff paper on Macroeconomic Developments and Prospects in Low-income Countries (LICs). The paper defines LICs as the 70 countries eligible for the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust f
04/02/2026
The world’s waste crisis is growing fast – World Bank Group
WASHINGTON, USA – The world is at a critical juncture in managing its mounting volumes of waste. Rapid population growth, accelerating urbanisation, rising incomes, and increased consumption are driving a surge in municipal solid waste generation that is outpacing the capacity of local systems and m
04/01/2026
PAHO – MOHW conclude after-action review to strengthen hurricane preparedness
KINGSTON, Jamaica, (PAHO) – Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW), in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), recently concluded a two-day After-Action Review (AAR) workshop held from March 24–25. The workshop aimed to strengthen Jamai
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