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Holistic Approach Needed to Respond to Future Shocks in the CaribbeanHolistic Approach Needed to Respond to Future Shocks in the Caribbean

Holistic Approach Needed to Respond to Future Shocks in the Caribbean

I started my new job as World Bank Director for the Caribbean this summer and I must say it was… Read More

2 years ago
Green Energy Tensions In The CaribbeanGreen Energy Tensions In The Caribbean

Green Energy Tensions In The Caribbean

The Caribbean understands that combatting climate change is key challenge for the region. Indeed, by many measures it is… Read More

3 years ago
PERMANENT SECRETARY SAYS DCA MAY NOT BE QUALIFIED TO MAKE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS!PERMANENT SECRETARY SAYS DCA MAY NOT BE QUALIFIED TO MAKE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS!

PERMANENT SECRETARY SAYS DCA MAY NOT BE QUALIFIED TO MAKE CERTAIN ASSESSMENTS!

The history of the design and construction of the Dennery Polyclinic has been an abysmal read, to put it lightly.… Read More

4 years ago
A history of hurricanes: The evolution of the Caribbean’s storm response strategyA history of hurricanes: The evolution of the Caribbean’s storm response strategy

A history of hurricanes: The evolution of the Caribbean’s storm response strategy

The first recorded hurricane in the Caribbean hit Hispaniola in 1495, during Christopher Columbus’ second voyage to the island. Described… Read More

4 years ago
Funding Infrastructure GapsFunding Infrastructure Gaps

Funding Infrastructure Gaps

Public infrastructure has long been viewed as risky investment but 2019 brings new, potentially lucrative opportunities across the region. Resilient… Read More

5 years ago
IDB launches Blue Tech ChallengeIDB launches Blue Tech Challenge

IDB launches Blue Tech Challenge

Innovative entrepreneurs with an interest in the ocean environment can grab up to US$2m in funding, courtesy of new… Read More

5 years ago
ANOTHER GLITCH HOLDS UP POLYCLINICANOTHER GLITCH HOLDS UP POLYCLINIC

ANOTHER GLITCH HOLDS UP POLYCLINIC

The sod-turning ceremony for the EC$13.5 million Dennery Polyclinic was held on March 8 this year. Read More

5 years ago
Becoming business-friendlyBecoming business-friendly

Becoming business-friendly

Caribbean states must look to widespread reforms to climb the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ rankings and attract vital investment. Read More

5 years ago
Honduran farmers accuse World Bank arm of ‘profiting from murder’Honduran farmers accuse World Bank arm of ‘profiting from murder’

Honduran farmers accuse World Bank arm of ‘profiting from murder’

A group of Honduran farmers embroiled in long-running land rights dispute has accused the World Bank’s private sector arm… Read More

6 years ago
Attention Angels: Report to The CaribbeanAttention Angels: Report to The Caribbean

Attention Angels: Report to The Caribbean

As Caribbean small businesses struggle to raise seed capital, many look to angel investors to bridge the gap between potential and profit. Read More

6 years ago
World Bank supports the Eastern Caribbean Transition to a Blue EconomyWorld Bank supports the Eastern Caribbean Transition to a Blue Economy

World Bank supports the Eastern Caribbean Transition to Blue Economy

      [dropcap]T[/dropcap]he World Bank approved a US$6.3 million grant to support Eastern Caribbean countries to preserve and strengthen… Read More

6 years ago
World Bank Offers Support to Respond to Hurricane IrmaWorld Bank Offers Support to Respond to Hurricane Irma

World Bank Offers Support to Respond to Hurricane Irma

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim made the following statement as Hurricane Irma ripped through the Eastern Caribbean and… Read More

6 years ago