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Caribbean and Latin America launch regional alliance against organized crime
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Caribbean and Latin America launch regional alliance against organized crime

BRIDGETOWN — The Inter-American Development Bank today announced the launch of a regional security alliance against crime that brings together 16 governments across Latin America and the Caribbean as well…
Posted by John McCarthy December 12, 2024
Crime costs Caribbean and Latin America almost what region spends on education alone
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Crime costs Caribbean and Latin America almost what region spends on education alone

BRIDGETOWN — Violence and crime absorb almost 3.5% of the Caribbean and Latin America's economic output, depleting funds that could be used in education and assisting the vulnerable, a report…
Posted by John McCarthy November 11, 2024
Bahamas readies Caribbean’s next ‘debt-for-nature’ swap
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Bahamas readies Caribbean’s next ‘debt-for-nature’ swap

NASSAU — The Bahamas is to join a growing trend where countries promise better protection of precious ecosystems in return for having their debts reduced. Bahamas economy minister Michael Halkitis…
Posted by John McCarthy August 9, 2024
Caribbean, Latin American remittances to reach yearly record – IDB
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Caribbean, Latin American remittances to reach yearly record – IDB

NEW YORK (Reuters) — Money shipped to the Caribbean and Latin America as remittances could hit a record $156 billion this year, a 9.5% jump from the previous record, according…
Posted by John McCarthy November 16, 2023
World Bank, IDB to deepen cooperation on Caribbean, Amazon, digital access
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World Bank, IDB to deepen cooperation on Caribbean, Amazon, digital access

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — The World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank agreed on Thursday to deepen their cooperation on Western Hemisphere development efforts, including preserving the Amazon rainforest, Caribbean disaster resilience…
Posted by John McCarthy September 1, 2023
Caribbean Tourism Recovery Punctured By New Coronavirus Spike
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Caribbean Tourism Recovery Punctured By New Coronavirus Spike

KINGSTON — Just as tourism was beginning to show signs of recovery, the Caribbean has been hit by a new wave of coronavirus infections that is causing lockdowns and flight…
Posted by Bro Bot September 3, 2021
Economic Growth Picture For Caribbean Is Cloudy At Best After COVID-19 Outbreak
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Economic Growth Picture For Caribbean Is Cloudy At Best After COVID-19 Outbreak

SAN JUAN — The economic growth outlook for Central America and the Caribbean is restrained by multiple interrelated factors, mostly due to dependence on the external economic environment. As global growth is poised to…
Posted by VI Free Press May 14, 2021
IDB Mobilizes $1 Billion For COVID-19 Vaccine Financing In The Caribbean
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IDB Mobilizes $1 Billion For COVID-19 Vaccine Financing In The Caribbean

WASHINGTON — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced Wednesday that it will mobilize $1 billion to help Latin American and Caribbean countries acquire and distribute COVID-19 vaccines. The funds will…
Posted by VI Free Press December 17, 2020
IDB Study: Caribbean and Latin America Will Need 23 Million Health and Education Specialists By 2040
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IDB Study: Caribbean and Latin America Will Need 23 Million Health and Education Specialists By 2040

NASSAU – A new study released yesterday by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), revealed that the Caribbean and Latin America will need 23 million health and education professionals by 2040.…
Posted by John McCarthy January 30, 2019
UN Development Program Wants To Make Caribbean The World’s First ‘Climate-Smart Zone’
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UN Development Program Wants To Make Caribbean The World’s First ‘Climate-Smart Zone’

PARIS -- The U.N. Development Program (UNDP) announced its support to Caribbean leaders gathered today during the launch of a new public-private coalition to create the world's first "climate-smart zone" to…
Posted by John McCarthy December 13, 2017

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