The Caribbean region is poised for a robust economic performance in 2025, with several nations expected to surpass the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) average growth rate of 2.1%, according to the World Bank's latest forecasts. Guyana's Oil-Driven Surge Leading the pack is Guyana, with a projected GDP growth of 10%, fueled by its burgeoning offshore oil production. The country's rapid economic...
Barbadian brilliance lit up the red carpet at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City, with homegrown and Caribbean-rooted stars turning fashion’s biggest night into a celebration of island pride, Black excellence, and high-style heritage. This year’s theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” spotlighted the influence of Black dandyism — and Caribbean talent brought that legacy to life with bold...
They may be bidding on island vacations, but travelers participating in a unique Caribbean auction are also helping shape the future of the region’s hospitality industry. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has launched its annual Spring Caribbean Travel Auction, offering luxury hotel stays across the region—from beachfront escapes to five-star resorts. But...
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) will host its 55th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Brasília, Brazil from June 9 to 12, 2025. The gathering will bring together regional leaders, global development partners, and policy experts to advance strategies aimed at building institutional resilience, economic strength, and inclusive growth across its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs). Held under...
In 2025, sustainable travel has moved from trend to standard, transforming the very definition of luxury. Today’s elite travelers are choosing experiences that combine indulgence with environmental integrity—from green resorts in the Caribbean to breathtaking eco-friendly train journeys through Canada’s scenic wilderness. The message is clear: luxury is no longer just about what you consume, but how...
The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) is calling on Caribbean nations to take a unified and forward-thinking approach to high-skilled migration, emphasizing its dual role as both a challenge and a potential catalyst for sustainable development. This appeal came from PIOJ Director-General Dr. Wayne Henry, in remarks delivered on his behalf by Easton Williams, Director of Social Policy, Planning, and...
Barbados and other CARICOM nations have successfully secured an exemption from a proposed United States tariff plan that threatened to drive up the cost of goods and disrupt shipping to the region. Following weeks of unified lobbying by CARICOM governments, private sector leaders, and regional stakeholders, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has ruled that the Caribbean will not be subject...
Barbadian chess players International Master (IM) Orlando Husbands and Women’s FIDE Master (WFM) Hannah Wilson have etched their names in the history books, becoming the first players from the English-speaking Caribbean to qualify for the FIDE World Cup under its current format. Their historic qualification comes after impressive performances at the Subzone 2.3.3 Open and Women’s Chess...
The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has greenlit a major new energy initiative—the Caribbean Resilient Renewable Energy Infrastructure Investment Facility—targeting Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Developed in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and regional governments, the initiative aims to drive the transition to clean, reliable, and...
Barbados’ recent credit rating upgrade by Moody’s is expected to lower borrowing costs, attract more investment, and create room for greater public spending—all positive signs for the island’s economic trajectory, according to leading economist Professor Justin Robinson. Moody’s decision to lift the country’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings from B3 to B2, while maintaining a...