Caribbean Economies Face Modest Growth in 2026 Amid Global Uncertainty: CDB

Caribbean economies recorded slower growth in 2025 amid intensifying global uncertainty, climate shocks, and fiscal pressures, according to Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/the Bank) findings shared Tuesday at the Bank’s Annual News Conference. Presenting a review of the Bank’s 2025 performance and the economic outlook for 2026, Jason Cotton, Acting Deputy Director of Economics, noted that growth across the region decelerated…

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Macmillan Education Caribbean Announces Winners of Regional Poetry Competition

Macmillan Education Caribbean has announced the winners of its Language Tree New Branches: Poetry Competition, following strong participation from across the Caribbean. The competition received 99 entries from 13 countries, spanning three categories: Primary School Students, Lower Secondary School Students, and Teachers. In total, 30 primary students, 21 lower secondary students and 48 teachers submitted original poems exploring themes including…

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Island Leaders and International Institutions to Convene in Gran Canaria for Key Global Summit on Sustainable Development

Ministers, premiers, senior policymakers and development finance leaders from island jurisdictions across Europe, the Caribbean, the Pacific and Latin America will convene in Gran Canaria from 20-22 April 2026 for the Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS), to strengthen coordination on energy security, climate resilience and sustainable economic transition. GSIS has developed into an international forum where island governments exchange policy…

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CDB Launches Disability Inclusion in Infrastructure Checklist and Tool to Strengthen Regional Development

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank) has officially launched a Disability Inclusion in…

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PM in Saint Kitts and Nevis for CARICOM Meeting

Prime Minister Gaston Browne is attending the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Fiftieth Regular Meeting of the Conference…

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Stimulating Regional Demand for Antigua Carnival 2026

The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority (ABTA) in partnership with the Antigua…

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REPORT FROM THE CABINET OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA MEETING OF THURSDAY 19th FEBRUARY 2026

The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda convened a session chaired jointly by Prime Minister Gaston…

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From Bolans to Global Excellence: The Inspiring Tourism Journey of Ms. Cleo Henry, Accredited Trainer

In celebration of International Tourist Guide Day, observed annually on February 21,…

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EU and IOM Enhance Caribbean Disaster Preparedness with Critical Relief Supplies

In preparation to future hurricanes and other emergencies, the European Union (EU)…

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CDB and CLEAR-LAC Host Regional Workshop to Strengthen Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in the Caribbean

The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB) Office of Independent Evaluation (OIE), in partnership…

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Bipartisan Tribute Marks 50 Years of Parliamentary Service by Sir Robin Yearwood

The Parliament of Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday witnessed an historic and…

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