Women's economic empowerment to take centre stage at WE LIFT 4 - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/17/womens-economic-empowerment-to-take-centre-stage-at-we-lift-4/
IDB-Invest to provide US$25m for Unicomer complex at Farm: The private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) yesterday sealed an agreement to ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/16/news/guyana/idb-invest-to-provide-us25m-for-unicomer-complex-at-farm/
Disaster-management heads meet before record hurricane season - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
newsday.co.tt/2024/04/17/disaster-management-heads-meet-before-record-hurricane-season/
Education officers, IDB representatives conduct visit to Region Nine - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/17/education-officers-idb-representatives-conduct-visit-to-region-nine/
Agri ministry seeking consultant to evaluate sustainable development programme: The Ministry of Agriculture is currently seeking consulting services for the ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/01/news/guyana/agri-ministry-seeking-consultant-to-evaluate-sustainable-development-programme/
Latin American development bank to ramp up lending after reforms: IDB chief says it can provide an extra $112bn over next decade, increasing loan rate by almost ...
ft.com/content/38d3b081-0b89-4765-a0fb-63324dd15bcb
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IDB approves $3.5 billion capital increase for investment arm: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a $3.5 billion capital increase for IDB Invest ...
reuters.com/business/finance/idb-approves-35-billion-capital-increase-investment-arm-2024-03-10/
Imbert reassures public on new $100 bill: FINANCE Minister Colm Imbert says that when the Central Bank introduces the new $100 bill later this year ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/imbert-reassures-public-on-new-100-bill/article_07139148-f6e3-11ee-802f-6b68b69dab5a.html
A call is being made for the Government to reevaluate how it provides funding to certain economic groups, amid revelations that just over $1 million of a near ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240409/govt-urged-review-access-relief-loans-seasonal-earners #GLNRToday
Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett has emphasised the importance of Jamaica’s Tourism Strategy and Action Plan (TSAP) in generating the stakeholder capacity to ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240406/bartlett-underscores-importance-tourism-strategy-and-action-plan #GLNRToday
CCJ hails Justice Bernard as pioneering jurist: The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has hailed the late Justice Désirée Bernard – a member of its inaugural ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/30/news/guyana/ccj-hails-justice-bernard-as-pioneering-jurist/
Youth unemployment ‘disproportionately higher’ than national average: THE fear of remaining unemployed after years at university is prevalent among graduates ...
trinidadexpress.com/business/local/youth-unemployment-disproportionately-higher-than-national-average/article_4ef7d21a-d07f-11ee-9de5-731e91a7df4a.html
According to data from the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime’s (GI-TOC) 2023 Global Organised Crime Index ... jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240314/majority-global-population-living-high-crime-societies #GLNRToday
How Effective Is International Aid And Assistance?| Countercurrents: On February 1, 2024, Ukraine secured a €50 billion aid package from the European Union (EU) ...
countercurrents.org/2024/03/how-effective-is-international-aid-and-assistance/
US$173M in transactions done by IDB-Invest since 2020 -Senior Finance Minister - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/11/us173m-in-transactions-done-by-idb-invest-since-2020-senior-finance-minister/
IDB Group Caribbean Governors endorse regional programme, 'One Caribbean' - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/09/idb-group-caribbean-governors-endorse-regional-programme-one-caribbean/
tt">The Minister of Planning and Development, Pennelope Beckles and the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Ilan Goldfajn ... Show more www.cnc3.co.tt/us42-million-for-digital-transformation-in-tt/
Three-day Youth Climate Forum launched in Lethem - Guyana Chronicle: More than 60 young people are participating in the three-day event at the Industrial site ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/06/three-day-youth-climate-forum-launched-in-lethem/
IDB backs internal reform at its annual meeting this week: More than 3,000 participants including finance ministers, central bank presidents ...
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2024-03-05/idb-backs-internal-reform-at-its-annual-meeting-this-week.html
Rethinking Inequality in Latin America | by Ana María Ibáñez - Project Syndicate: Ana María Ibáñez highlights new research showing that the problem is neither as ...
project-syndicate.org/commentary/latin-america-inequality-needs-radical-rethink-by-ana-maria-ibanez-2024-02
Guyana, Canada sign agreement for CAN$120M sovereign loan - Guyana Chronicle: GUYANA and Canada on Sunday finalised an agreement for a CAN$120 million sovereign ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/26/guyana-canada-sign-agreement-for-can120m-sovereign-loan/
Green Fintech Driving Caribbean Climate Resilience And Food Security: By harnessing the power of financial technology and sustainable innovation ...
forbes.com/sites/daphneewingchow/2024/01/31/green-fintech-driving-caribbean-climate-resilience-and-food-security/
There are two recently announced, and related, policy actions with transformative potential for Jamaica’s industrial development ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20240227/editorial-thumbs-src-dbj #GLNROped
Guyana Stands Tall - Guyana Chronicle: GUYANA'S recent economic surge, as heralded by President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/26/guyana-stands-tall-2/
US$75.8M contract signed for Good Success-Timehri road upgrades - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/23/us75-8m-contract-signed-for-good-success-timehri-road-upgrades/
Guyana set for IDB’s annual consultation with Caribbean Governors: Guyana will be hosting the President of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) Ilan ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/02/23/news/guyana/guyana-set-for-idbs-annual-consultation-with-caribbean-governors/
Guyana to host annual consultation of IDB Caribbean Governors over the weekend - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/23/guyana-to-host-annual-consultation-of-idb-caribbean-governors-over-the-weekend/
Observe fiscal responsibility laws, lessen economic red flags, says economist to govt
thenassauguardian.com/business/observe-fiscal-responsibility-laws-lessen-economic-red-flags-says-economist-to-govt/article_cad5ad10-cc3f-11ee-b88f-e748db083c9c.html
Plans underway for recreational facilities at Herstelling, Covent Garden, Onderneeming
stabroeknews.com/2024/02/14/news/guyana/plans-underway-for-recreational-facilities-at-herstelling-covent-garden-onderneeming/
Chile's former president Sebastián Piñera dies in helicopter crash: Serving as president from 2010 to 2014 and again from 2018 to 2022, Piñera led the South ...
euronews.com/2024/02/06/chiles-former-president-sebastian-pinera-dies-in-helicopter-crash
New cash cow: Treasury gets Sh200 billion in climate finance: The Sh200 billion bagged by National Treasury in climate initiatives will help offset part of ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/new-cash-cow-treasury-gets-sh200-billion-in-climate-finance-4510916
New cash cow: Treasury gets Sh200 billion in climate finance: The Sh200 billion bagged by National Treasury in climate initiatives will help offset part of ...
nation.africa/kenya/business/new-cash-cow-treasury-gets-sh200-billion-in-climate-finance-4510916
GPS advances rehabilitation efforts with restorative justice training - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/02/01/gps-advances-rehabilitation-efforts-with-restorative-justice-training/
Latin America ready to help solve global crises, IDB chief says: TOKYO -- Latin America is becoming a "part of the solution to the global needs for the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Interview/Latin-America-ready-to-help-solve-global-crises-IDB-chief-says
Can Guyana Beat the Resource Curse?: Oil wealth has helped some countries, and ruined others. AQ reports from Georgetown on policymakers’ efforts to find the ...
americasquarterly.org/article/can-guyana-beat-the-resource-curse/
Henry Kissinger, War Criminal, Dead at 100: Henry Kissinger has died at age 100, his consulting firm said in a statement on Wednesday.
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/henry-kissinger-war-criminal-dead-1234804748/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Henry Kissinger's Diplomacy
- Understanding the subtle interplay between interests, values, and the use of force remains relevant
- Many perceive him as the foremost advocate of an amoral realism that stains America
- However, Mr. Kissinger was distinguished not only by his Realpolitik, but also by the idealism that permeated his diplomatic practice
- Today, this means preserving peace between China and America
Approximately 50 institutions have been selected to participate in a pilot under the Digital Transformation for School Management Project. The initiative ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240119/50-schools-selected-digital-transformation-management-project-pilot #GLNRToday
𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 || Five low-income families each received a new core home today just in time for Christmas.Minister of Housing and Water, Hon ... Show more
Top development banks, funds set up 'debt-for-nature' task force: A consortium of top multilateral development banks and climate funds launched a global task ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/top-development-banks-funds-set-up-debt-for-nature-task-force-2023-12-04/
Who is pledging climate finance at COP28, and how much?: At this year's U.N. climate summit, countries, development institutions and businesses are pledging more ...
reuters.com/business/environment/who-is-pledging-climate-finance-cop28-how-much-2023-12-06/
Exclusive: IMF chief demands end to 'business as usual' ahead of COP28: The head of the International Monetary Fund has called for an end to "business as usual" ...
reuters.com/business/environment/imf-chief-demands-end-business-usual-ahead-cop28-2023-11-28/
Exclusive: Top development banks to launch debt-for-nature swap 'task force': The world's top multilateral development banks are set to launch a global "task ...
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/worlds-top-mdbs-forge-debt-for-nature-swap-task-force-sources-2023-11-30/
IDB to pump millions into new initiative to promote innovation in climate and nature
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-to-pump-millions-into-new-initiative-to-promote-innovation-in-climate-and-nature/
‘Guyana must become a hub for financial services’ - President Ali says - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2023/12/24/guyana-must-become-a-hub-for-financial-services-president-ali-says/
Biden will host Americas summit that focuses on supply chains, migration and new investment
ctvnews.ca/business/biden-will-host-americas-summit-that-focuses-on-supply-chains-migration-and-new-investment-1.6630199
The Dictators’ Bank: How Central America’s Main Development Bank Enabled Corruption and Authoritarianism - OCCRP
occrp.org/en/the-dictators-bank/the-dictators-bank-how-central-americas-main-development-bank-enabled-corruption-and-authoritarianism
Quick Glance: The Dictator's Bank: Uncovering Corruption and Abuse at Central America's Main Development Bank - OCCRP
- The Central American Bank for Economic Integration was intended to empower the region but is now under scrutiny for questionable lending practices.
- CABEI's funding of major infrastructure projects has been linked to scandal and misuse by alleged conspirators.
- Internal audits reveal the bank's negligence in heeding warning signs when investing in projects, including funding controversial hydroelectric dams.
- Recent policy-based loans have raised concerns of potential misuse, such as diverting funds meant for small businesses to support ill-fated national currency plans.
Ilan Goldfajn launches into IDB reform after bringing peace and quiet to a tense organization
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-12-15/ilan-goldfajn-launches-into-idb-reform-after-bringing-peace-and-quiet-to-a-tense-organization.html
Showcase offered plan for democratizing AI: By Antonio Dey An Artificial Intelligence-4D Showcase, which was geared at addressing the digital disparities in ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/12/13/news/guyana/showcase-offered-plan-for-democratizing-ai/
IDB approves US$50m funding to deal with food insecurity issues in Haiti: WASHINGTON, (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$50 million ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-approves-us50m-funding-to-deal-with-food-insecurity-issues-in-haiti/
Barbados 'debt-for-climate' swap backed by $300 mln EIB, IADB guarantee - statement
reuters.com/sustainability/sustainable-finance-reporting/barbados-debt-for-climate-swap-backed-by-300-mln-eib-iadb-guarantee-statement-2023-11-10/
US, IDB move closer to launch Americas Partnership Fund for Nature in the Caribbean
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/us-idb-move-closer-to-launch-americas-partnership-fund-for-nature-in-the-caribbean/
US to offer economic benefits for countries hosting migrants, shore up supply chains
reuters.com/world/us/us-offer-economic-benefits-countries-hosting-migrants-shore-up-supply-chains-2023-11-02/
IDB and CDB sign new plan to address development challenges in the Caribbean: DUBAI, CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Barbados-based ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-and-cdb-sign-new-plan-to-address-development-challenges-in-the-caribbean/
Biden Jabs at China’s ‘Debt-Trap Diplomacy’ at Americas Summit: President Joe Biden pledged billions in support to help build up infrastructure throughout the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-03/biden-jabs-at-china-s-debt-trap-diplomacy-at-americas-summit
Finance Minister commends IDB for continued commitment to Guyana: Finance Minister Dr Ashni Singh yesterday welcomed the new Inter-American Development Bank’s ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/12/02/news/guyana/finance-minister-commends-idb-for-continued-commitment-to-guyana/
Yellen supports 'significant' capital increase for IDB's private sector arm: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday said the United States will work ...
reuters.com/markets/yellen-supports-significant-capital-increase-idbs-private-sector-arm-2023-11-03/
Six new tourism offerings unveiled in South Rupununi: On Friday, the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA), as part of the South Rupununi Circuit Development Project ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/11/26/news/guyana/six-new-tourism-offerings-unveiled-in-south-rupununi/
The world reacts: Lula snubs Milei, U.S. Ambassador & IDB president greet him: The president-elect also received words of praise from Donald Trump ...
buenosairesherald.com/world/international-relations/international-reactions-lula-snubs-milei-u-s-ambassador-idb-president-greet-him
Exclusive: IDB chief says lending could reach $112 bln with private arm: Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn said the financial ...
reuters.com/business/finance/idb-lending-capacity-can-expand-112-bln-after-capital-raise-president-2023-10-11/
Financial coverage for disaster management in place, says Mckenzie: KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Government has put in place the necessary financial coverage for ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/financial-coverage-for-disaster-management-in-place-says-mckenzie/
World Bank, multilateral development banks jointly seek to boost lending power: The World Bank on Friday said it is bolstering collaboration with nine ...
reuters.com/markets/world-bank-multilateral-development-banks-jointly-seek-boost-lending-power-2023-10-13/
Romania sets up investment and development bank: Romania's government approved on November 16 the founding documents for the Investment and Development Bank ...
romania-insider.com/romania-investment-development-bank-2024
Guyanese firms to unveil AI innovations at AI-4D showcase - Guyana Chronicle: IN a landmark event for Guyana's technology sector, V75 Inc ...
guyanachronicle.com/2023/11/16/guyanese-firms-to-unveil-ai-innovations-at-ai-4d-showcase/
Five of 30 core homes handed over to WBD families - Guyana Chronicle: TO ensure that all Guyanese have the opportunity to acquire their own homes and live a more ...
guyanachronicle.com/2023/11/15/five-of-30-core-homes-handed-over-to-wbd-families/
The steady movement of women into managerial positions in corporate Jamaica is proof that women are great bosses, but there are concerns that some women are ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20231114/growth-jobs-women-entrepreneurs-encouraged-expand-their-businesses #GLNRToday
Earth Needs an Amazon Bioeconomy | by Robert Muggah, Tatiana Schor and Ilona Szabó - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/unified-amazon-bioeconomy-needed-to-save-the-planet-by-robert-muggah-et-al-2023-11
Tinubu meets IDB management in Saudi, negotiates multi-billion dollar funding: President Bola Tinubu has advanced negotiations concerning a multi-billion dollar ...
punchng.com/tinubu-meets-idb-management-in-saudi-negotiates-multi-billion-dollar-funding/
Despite its great potential, the development of tourist haven Montego Bay has been hampered by the reluctance of successive political administrations at the ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20231112/whither-goest-mobay #GLNRToday
China’s AIIB faces hot Canadian fire: Multilateralism – the willingness of sovereigns, despite different political systems and competing interests ...
asiatimes.com/2023/11/chinas-aiib-faces-hot-canadian-fire/
MSME Business Roadshow stops in Kingston on November 21: KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce will be hosting the fourth ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/msme-business-roadshow-stops-in-kingston-on-november-21/
IDB report suggests Latin America, Caribbean region can boost economies by integrating migrants
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/idb-report-suggests-latin-america-caribbean-region-can-boost-economies-by-integrating-migrants/
IDB launches data-sharing pilot for Caribbean water utilities - Guyana Chronicle: THE Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has unveiled a preliminary version of ...
guyanachronicle.com/2023/10/18/idb-launches-data-sharing-pilot-for-caribbean-water-utilities/
Immigration overshadows Biden visit with Latin American leaders : Foreign officials are questioning Joe Biden’s commitment to the region as his signature ...
politico.com/news/2023/11/03/immigration-overshadows-biden-visit-with-latin-american-leaders-00125136
Treasury Secretary Yellen calls for more US-Latin America trade, in part to lessen Chinese influence
english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2023-11-02/treasury-secretary-yellen-calls-for-more-us-latin-america-trade-in-part-to-lessen-chinese-influence.html
Yellen’s “Friend-shoring” Vision for US-Latin America Ties: U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen spoke at the Inter-American Development Bank ...
riotimesonline.com/yellens-friend-shoring-vision-for-us-latin-america-ties/
Gov’t, IDB discuss completing outstanding projects - Stabroek News: Minister of Housing and Water, Collin Croal and Chief Executive Officer of the Central ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/10/31/news/guyana/govt-idb-discuss-completing-outstanding-projects/
Six new primary schools to be built under IDB US$90M loan: The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a US$90 million loan to contribute to human ...
stabroeknews.com/2023/10/19/news/guyana/six-new-primary-schools-to-be-built-under-idb-us90m-loan/
Major multilateral partner support to bolster Jamaica’s climate change resilience
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/major-multilateral-partner-support-to-bolster-jamaicas-climate-change-resilience/
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