WASHINGTON, DC – Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) is projected to have economic growth of 2.2 per cent this year, broadly in line with the rate of 2.4 per cent recorded in 2025, according to the World Bank Group’s Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Update.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago (CBTT) Monday released its latest Strategic Plan for the period 2026/27 to 2030/31 which it says sets a clear direction for fulfilling the bank’s mandate in an increasingly dynamic and complex environment.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana - The Guyana Development Bank began operations here with the Irfaan Ali government saying that it is a key commitment to expanding access to financing for entrepreneurs and small businesses across the country.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Prime Minister Gaston Browne says the Antigua and Barbuda government has received the first seven million (EC) dollars from a bank financing arrangement that will ultimately total EC$167 million.

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – Suriname's government says it will not hesitate to take firm action against any importer attempting to bring agricultural crops into the country without the necessary permits.

PORT OF SPAN, Trinidad - Trinidad and Tobago’s Energy and Energy Industries Minister, Dr Roodal Moonilal, has described as “unfortunate the decision of the Canadian-based fertiliser giant, Nutrien Ltd to shut down its Trinidad Nitrogen operations at the Point Lisas Facility here following an extensive review of strategic alternatives and engagement with relevant stakeholders.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - President of the Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Daniel Best, Tuesday said Caribbean countries are building economies that are more productive, resilient and competitive creating opportunities while responding to climate change, technological transformation and an increasingly complex global environment.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Caribbean has been described as a region that is booming, with vibrant, innovative business and entrepreneurs and should use the Caribbean Investment Forum (CIF) to deal with the challenges facing its untapped potential.

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has launched a new US$500,000 initiative to support women-led businesses in developing innovative clean energy solutions and accelerating the Caribbean’s transition to a sustainable energy future.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica-based JN Money Wednesday said it has established a short-term loan facility designed specifically for Jamaican seasonal farmworkers in Canada providing access to financing when their earnings are processed late.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has unanimously decided to increase the rate offered to deposit-taking institutions (DTIs) on their current account balances by 50 basis points (bps) to six per cent.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – Prime Minister Phillip J Pierre Monday said that a technical mission from the countries of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) with a Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme will visit Europe next month as they seek to prevent Europe from ending the free visa access to holders of their passports.