2026-2027 Budget Proposal – XCD 2.189 BillionBy Caribbean News Global CASTRIES, St Lucia – The following are extracts from Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Philip J Pierre, laying the estimates of revenue and expenditure 2026/2027, March 24, 2026.Mr Speaker, notwithstanding the uncertainty o
ILO and Nestlé launch a two-year project to promote fair recruitment and labour rights in coffee supply chains in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.GENEVA, Switzerland, (ILO News) – Nestlé and the International Labour Organization (ILO) are expanding their long-standing partnership by launching a new, two
BARBADOS / GUYANA – The board of directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) has approved US$50 million in financing for Guyana, through its Second Environmental Sector Policy-Based Loan (PBL) — a comprehensive funding package that will strengthen the country’s response to climate
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
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
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
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
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
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
By Sherika WilliamsKINGSTON, Jamaica, (JIS) – The government is intensifying its push to revitalise the country’s manufacturing industry through targeted incentives and policy reforms aimed at boosting investment, enhancing competitiveness, and reducing reliance on imports.Central to this effort are
St Lucia awaits a new commissioner of police by April 1, 2026 [All Fools’ Day].”7 officers promoted to the rank of Superintendent of Police and 11 officers to Assistant Superintendent of Police – effective March 2, 2026.13 officers promoted to Inspector of Police – 14 officers promoted to the rank o
Canadian mining conglomerate Roland Mineral Enterprises announced plans to “aggressively” pursue interests in Venezuelan mining projects.By Ricardo VazCARACAS, (venezuelanalysis.com) – The US Treasury Department has published three sanctions waivers related to the Venezuelan mining sector.On Friday,
BARBADOS / TRINIDAD – The board of directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) has approved USD 10 million line of credit to expand access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Trinidad and Tobago.The board approved the Fourth Agricultural and Industrial Line of
In the Inter-American Development Bank’s new article, we examine how hospital services and health infrastructure are distributed and used across urban and non-urban areas of Amazonia.By Sofia Castro Vargas, Sebastian Peter Alexander Bauhoff, Laura GoyenecheHighlightsA new study examines how hospital
