GEORGETOWN, Guyana –Guyana’s economy remains resilient in the face of global economic tensions, and is on track for 47.2 percent growth in its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the end of this year, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

KINGSTON, Jamaica – A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to facilitate exploration of rail technology, as Jamaica continues its push to revive the local railway service as a sustainable transportation option.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – With the help of Export Barbados (BIDC), over USD $20,000 worth of products from six local manufacturers are being shipped to Ghana as the first step in cementing commercial ties with that West African nation and the wider African continent.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has given its support and endorsement for the bid by Saudi Arabia to host the World Expo 2030.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The Trinidad and Tobago government Friday announced an increase in fuel prices even as it acknowledged that it is cognizant of the effect it will have on consumers.

ROSEAU, Dominica – Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says his administration will soon announce measures aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens as a result of high fuel prices due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine that has resulted in increased price for oil on the global market.

WASHINGTON, DC- Prime Minister Andrew Holness says with the help and partnership of the United States, Jamaica can be transformed into an economic powerhouse within the next decade.

Miami, FL – In honor of Women’s History Month, M. Gill & Associates, Inc. and, M. Gill HER Foundation in collaboration with the Florida MBDA Export Center and the Miami MBDA Business Center, operated by M. Gill & Associates, held the 12th Annual Women Mean Business International (WMBI) Conference in the Kovens Center’s Grand Ballroom at Florida International University .It was one of the largest and most successful annual celebration of Women in Florida.

TEXAS – The US-based oil and gas company, ExxonMobil, Monday said it has made a final investment decision for the Yellowtail development offshore Guyana after receiving government and regulatory approvals.

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris says that his administration is currently exploring the possibility of wage and salary increases for workers in the twin island federation.

TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands – The customs duties on all imports in the British Virgin Islands that are above five percent, will be reduced for the next three months as of April 15.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) Monday announced that by the end of the year, Barbadians will be using new-look banknotes made of polymer.