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05/16/2026
UWI’s vision to be the hub of the Caribbean’s future
By The UWIKINGSTON, Jamaica – Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles described the 2024/2025 academic year as a turning point, marking a bold era of strategic consolidation and transformation that will propel The University of the West Indies (The UWI) into its next wave of growth.Presenting
05/16/2026
Government of Jamaica to combat farmers’ fertiliser price increases
By Vanessa JamesKINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Floyd Green, says the Ministry is taking a multifaceted approach to provide support to farmers amid rising fertiliser prices brought on by the conflict in the Middle East.Responding to questions at a Post Sectoral Eng
05/15/2026
Federal Reserve Board issues economic well-being of US households in 2025 report
WASHINGTON, USA – The Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday issued its Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2025 report, which examines the financial circumstances of US adults and their families. Overall, the report shows that financial well-being was consistent with recent years.Survey results ind
05/15/2026
CDB – FRLD prepare Caribbean countries for greater access to climate finance
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Caribbean countries are now better equipped to access millions in climate grant financing to help strengthen national resilience and drive locally-led responses to economic and non-economic losses and damages from climate-induced extreme and slow-onset events. This follows a r
05/15/2026
United Nations highlights 2025 results delivering impact across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
BRIDGETOWN, Bridgetown – The United Nations has launched its 2025 Annual Results Report for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, highlighting how coordinated UN action is delivering tangible results for people across the sub‑region delivering USD 73.7 million in support of governments’ development pr
05/14/2026
IMF – Barbados reaches staff-level precautionary stand-by arrangement
IMF staff and the Barbadian authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on a 36-month precautionary Stand-By Arrangement (SBA). The agreement—which is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board—will enable Barbados to access SDR 189 million (about US$ 260 million). The IMF Executive Board i
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