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CDB Board Approves US$200 Million Guarantee to Expand Financing for Caribbean Development
The Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB, the Bank) Board of Directors has approved the advancement of a landmark First-Loss Portfolio Credit Guarantee with the Government of Canada, which the Prime Minister of Canada announced at the last G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis in June 2025. The US$200 million guarantee will significantly strengthen the Bank’s ability to deliver development financing across the…
Inflation Rises to 3.1% in April as Airfares and Recreation Costs Drive Prices Higher
Inflation in Antigua and Barbuda climbed to 3.1 percent in April 2026 compared with the same period last year, driven largely by higher transportation costs, particularly airline fares, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The April figures show that while overall inflation remains moderate, significant increases in the cost of…
“The Responsibility Rests With Us”: CDB President Issues Urgent Call to Reimagine Caribbean Climate Finance
The Caribbean faces a stark choice: transform how it finances resilience and development, or remain trapped in a cycle of debt, constrained growth, and escalating climate shocks. That was the pointed message from the President of the Caribbean Development Bank, Mr. Daniel M. Best, at IDB Invest Sustainability Week 2026, where he urged multilateral partners, private investors, and governments to…
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CDB and World Bank Activate Action Plan for Boosting Regional Resilience and Growth
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Antigua and Barbuda Preparing Legislative Reforms on Cybercrime, Harassment and Public Safety
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda says it is preparing a wide-ranging…
CDB High-Level Exchange to Tackle Loss & Damage, Climate Justice and Financing Gaps Facing SIDS
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host The Breakfast Exchange: A Climate…
Over One Million Cruise Passengers Expected in 2026
Antigua and Barbuda is projecting another record-breaking year for tourism, with the…
Antigua and Barbuda Targets Major Road and Housing Expansion
Government says it is pressing ahead with an ambitious national infrastructure programme…
Government Says Water Production to Reach 14 Million Gallons Daily by Year-End
Potable water production is expected to increase to 14 million gallons daily…
Government Outlines EC$300M UWI Expansion and Tuition-Free Vision
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has announced plans to invest EC$300…
Beginning a New Era in Development and Prosperity – 2026 Speech from the Throne
Delivered by Sir Rodney Williams Governor-General of Antigua and Barbuda Tuesday, 26…
Inflation Rises to 3.1% in April as Airfares and Recreation Costs Drive Prices Higher
Inflation in Antigua and Barbuda climbed to 3.1 percent in April 2026 compared with the same period last year, driven largely by higher transportation costs, particularly airline fares, according to…
