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Caribbean Leaders Commit To Regional Digital Integration

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) says at least nine Caribbean countries have signed the Port of Spain Commitment on Digital Integration, signalling a commitment to collective action in […]

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Economies Of Latin America And The Caribbean Will Grow By 1.2% In 2023 In A Context Of Growing Uncertainties

The economies of Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a complex external scenario in 2023, marked by low growth in economic activity and global trade. In addition, the interest rate hikes carried out globally […]

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US Increases Visa Processing Fees For Caribbean Visitors

The United States Department of State on Tuesday published a Final Rule regarding increases to certain non-immigrant visa application (NIV) processing fees for Caribbean and other visitors. The increases, published Tuesday in the US Federal […]

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Long Term Drought Situation Continues Across The Region

The Barbados-based Caribbean Climate Outlook Forum (CariCOF) the Pacific has transitioned out of La Niña and ocean temperatures around the Caribbean are expected to be close to average. La Niña is characterized by unusually cold […]

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IDB Launches Call For Regional Projects In Latin America And The Caribbean

The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched the call for proposals for the Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which supports regional projects involving three or more countries. The Washington-based financial […]

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Water Security A Challenge For Caribbean Region

Prime Minister of Grenada Dickon Mitchell says all stakeholders must work together to address the water challenges facing the Caribbean region brought about by climate change and extreme events. Mitchell delivered the keynote address virtually at the […]

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Five Trends In Gender (In)Equality In The Caribbean

By Lilia Burunciuc Behind the Caribbean’s stunning landscapes and lively culture, a powerful force is driving progress and pushing for change: Caribbean women.Although there has been substantial progress in advancing gender equality in the region, […]