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IMF outlines climate financing obstacles in region
June 29, 2023
IMF outlines climate financing obstacles in region
As The Bahamas and the wider Caribbean petition for fairer access to climate financing, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in a new analysis said several factors, including high levels of government debt, data gaps, and a lack of effective carbon pricing, have contributed to lower climate financing in the region. Prime Minister Philip Davis, as ...
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June 23, 2023
'Security' and 'Progress' drive the Ministry of Works 2023-2024 Budget
“Security” and “progress” are the key drivers of the 2023-2024 Budget for the Ministry of Works and Utilities (MOWU). In his contribution to the House of Assembly Tuesday, June 20, 2023, the Hon. Alfred Sears, under whose purview the Ministry falls, said the MOWU bears a “heavy” responsibility to ensure its objectives enhance security for the population, and reflect progress.
Mastercard and The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
June 13, 2023
Mastercard and The Caribbean Association of Banks Inc Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Caribbean Association of Banks Inc (CAB), the representative body and recognized voice for banks and other financial institutions in the Caribbean.
Royal Caribbean Group Extends Collaboration to Capture Critical Ocean Conservation Data Onboard Ships
June 09, 2023
Royal Caribbean Group Extends Collaboration to Capture Critical Ocean Conservation Data Onboard Ships
Strengthening a decades-long commitment to ocean conservation and environmental research efforts, Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) today announced a four-year extension of its investment in OceanScope, an open-source data program that provides scientists with critical information to study climate and ocean conservation.
June 07, 2023
PM Davis says the 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference promises to be a platform for ‘engaging discussions, enlightening exchanges, and fruitful collaborations’
During his Welcome Address, at the 34th West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference, on June 5, 2023, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon. Philip Davis said that it promised to be a platform for “engaging discussions, enlightening exchanges, and fruitful collaborations”.
June 07, 2023
OECS Commission and Cloud Carib sign MoU to support digital transformation in the OECS
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Director General, Dr. Didacus Jules, and Cloud Carib Director, Public Sector, Mr. Eamonn Sheehy, met on April 25, 2023 to formally sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the OECS Commission and Cloud Carib.
Food security remains a pressing concern, says PM
June 07, 2023
Food security remains a pressing concern, says PM
Noting that food security remains a pressing concern for the nation, Prime Minister Philip Davis said there is a need for robust analysis, critical evaluation, and evidence-based policymaking to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of the agricultural sector in the region. Addressing the 34th Annual West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference, the prime minister highlighted his ...
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The 2023/2024 budget, pt. 2
June 07, 2023
The 2023/2024 budget, pt. 2
Part one of this two-part series encompassed an assessment of Prime Minister Philip Davis' recent budget communication, arguing that the numbers are positive but such must necessarily rest on confirmation of the 2022-2023 last quarter performance. Further it contemplates issues "beyond the numbers" which hold significance for the fiscal year ahead. Part two continues with ...
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June 07, 2023
BTC unveils new logo as company aims to become broadband leader
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Highlighting plans to leverage its fibre infrastructure and expand home coverage on New Providence to 90 percent in nine months, Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) unveiled a new logo at the Baha Mar Resort yesterday. The company during an all-team meeting unveiled its new corporate brand identity as executives spoke to the shift [...]
June 06, 2023
The 2023/2024 budget: positive with cautionary undertones
The PLP administration has delivered a budget which while leaving room for discussion and debate, on many fronts, has delineated numbers which are very positive and welcoming news from a fiscal and debt management perspective. The projections suggest that the country is on a path to seriously signal to the international markets a turnaround in ...
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