IOM Chief Highlights Record Disaster Displacement and Calls for Resilience Funding
Hurricane Beryl devastated Union Island in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, showing why resilience is vital. Photo: IOM 2024/Gema Cortés The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is urging greater investment…
CDB President Encourages MDBs to Advance Trust, Equity, and Inclusion in AI and Data Governance at Global Privacy Symposium
The The President of the Caribbean Development Bank(CDB, the Bank), Mr. Daniel Best has highlighted the critical role of privacy and data governance in shaping equitable and resilient development outcomes.…
Consumer Prices Rise by 1.2% in Latest Review
The Statistics Division within the Ministry of Finance and Corporate Governance has reported a 1.2 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the twelve months ending July 2025,…
Reading Month 2025 Launched
The Ministry of Education, Sports and Creative Industries has launched its annual Reading Month observance for October, highlighting the importance of literacy and the power of books in shaping a…
Cabinet Reaffirms Policy on Government Vehicle Purchases
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda, chaired by Prime Minister Gaston Browne, has reiterated its 2023 policy governing government motor vehicle purchases and procurement procedures for car dealerships on the…
Suspended Import Duties on Some Essential Food Items
Government has approved the suspension of import duties on a range of essential food items, following a recommendation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Barbuda Affairs. The measure,…
Antigua & Barbuda Moves to Establish Regional Logistics Hub
The Cabinet of Antigua and Barbuda has approved a proposal to deepen collaboration with international logistics partners Southern Air and Seven Air, as part of a wider strategy to position…
Antigua & Barbuda named Caribbean’s Leading Meetings and Conference Destination
In a first for the destination, Antigua and Barbuda has been named as theCaribbean’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination 2025 at the World Travel Awards Caribbean and North America Gala Ceremony.…
CARICOM Advisory Group advancing Regional Migration Policy Framework
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, with support from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), recently held a two-day meeting to advance regional migration policies. Representatives from CARICOM, development partners, civil…
CDB Support Powers More Reliable, Sustainable Electricity Systems in Suriname
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB / the Bank), in partnership with the Government of Suriname and N.V. EnergieBedrijven Suriname (EBS), has marked a major milestone in Suriname’s ongoing power sector…
