First loans approved, injecting new capital into the island’s economyBRADES, Montserrat – The government of Montserrat, through the ministry of finance and economic management, is proud to announce that the Montserrat Business Progressive Fund (MBPF) Soft Loan Programme has approved its first wave o
Rodríguez praised the renewed ties as a “very important step” while IMF director Georgieva claimed Venezuela “desperately needs help.”By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela has reestablished ties with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after a seven-year hiatus. Acting presiden
GUYANA / USA – The government of Guyana has advanced its development agenda on the international stage, with senior minister in the office of the president with responsibility for finance, Dr Ashni Singh, leading engagements at the 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and th
GEORGETOW, Guyana, (DPI) – Minister of public service, government efficiency and implementation, Zulfikar Ally, on Thursday, engaged residents of Region Five, outlining how the upcoming Guyana Development Bank will provide interest-free, collateral-free loans to help individuals start or expand smal
USA / THE CARIBBEAN – Six weeks since war erupted in the Middle East, the shockwaves have spread to the Caribbean region, already pushed to the brink, amid fears of a looming El Niño-linked climate disaster.Highlighting the import-heavy status of many Caribbean islands, UN researchers warned April 1
By Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The government of Saint Lucia has introduced a precursor to the 2026/27 budget presentation (policy statement) to be delivered by Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, and the Throne Speech by His Excellency Felix Finisterre, deputy to the Governor General of
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Senator Dominic Smith, mnister of public administration and artificial intelligence, has been selected among 118 outstanding individuals from over 50 countries to join the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) prestigious Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of 2026.The YGL programme is
WASHINGTON, USA – The US Food and Drug Administration on April 16 undertook an initial step to advance treatment options for men’s health by encouraging sponsors of approved testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) products to contact FDA for information if they are interested in pursuing a potential
BARBADOS, USA, (PAHO/WHO) – The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) Office for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean hosted Barbados’ newly appointed minister of health and wellness, senator Lisa Cummins, for a high‑level planning meeting focused on PAHO’s Biennial Wor
Even as global growth appears steady, structural labour market weaknesses and escalating conflict in the Middle East threaten incomes and jobs for millions, Gilbert F. Houngbo warns at the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings.GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – Global labour markets appear broadly stabl
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a technical assistance grant of USD346,000 to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) to support a comprehensive institutional assessment aimed at strengthening the Agency’s ability to support Caribbean count
CASTRIES, St Lucia, (IICA) – Efforts to strengthen sweet potato production and preserve vital genetic resources across the Caribbean are gaining momentum under the Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean Project, now actively engaging stakeholders through a Community of Practice wit
Address by premier Dr Natalio D. Wheatley on the government response to the Global Fuel Crisis and Its Impact on The Virgin Islands – 16 April 2026Dr Natalio D. WheatleyRecent global events, especially the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its effects on vital shipping routes like the Strait o
WASHINGTON, USA — The US Coast Guard announced today that the first two Arctic Security Cutters will be homeported in the State of Alaska. Anticipating delivery of the first Arctic Security Cutters by the end of 2028, the Coast Guard has begun planning to ensure necessary infrastructure and support
