Caribbean Development Bank

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Type: Organization

Name: Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)

Nationality: Barbados

First reported Jun 19 2013 - Updated Jun 19 2013 - 1 reports

Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States

OECS Secretariat to Sensitize Nevisians on Efficient Energy Usage

OECS Secretariat Representative Carol SmithShare ||In an effort to change the behavior patterns of the public as they relate to energy management, the OECS Secretariat will in the coming months roll out its public education and awareness campaign in ... [Published The St Kitts and Nevis Observer - Jun 19 2013]

Entities: Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, Caribbean Development Bank, Sensitizer, Sustainable Energy, Energy Policy

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 1 reports

ATR 72-600 Lands in Antigua

The arrival of the first new 68-seat LIAT ATR 72-600 aircraft at the VC Bird International Airport yesterday was hailed a “game changer” by LIAT Chief Executive Officer Ian Brunton.Brunton said by updating the fleet, the airline will be able to lower ... [Published Caribbean News Digital - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: Liat, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean Development Bank, Jean Holder

First reported Jun 15 2013 - Updated Jun 16 2013 - 2 reports

Saint Lucia: Caribbean Looks at Financial Approach to Combat Climate Change

Source: Inter Press ServiceCountry: Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jun 15 2013 (IPS) - ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Jun 16 2013]

Entities: Saint Lucia, Caribbean Development Bank, Global Warming/Climate Change, Warren Smith

First reported Jun 14 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 1 reports

International Monetary Fund

Grenada holds talks with IMF

Keith Mitchell, prime minister of Grenada.-FileThe Grenada government says it has held talks with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) "on the parameters for a possible new Fund programme".An official statement said that the IMF team ... [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 14 2013]

Entities: Grenada, International Monetary Fund, Keith Mitchell

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 14 2013 - 2 reports

Liat takes to the skies with new planes

The financially strapped regional airline, Liat, today announced that it had taken possession of an ATR 72-600 aircraft as it upgrades its aging fleet.The airline said the French-manufactured ATR is being leased from the Lessor Gecas (GE Capital Aviation ... [Published National Communications Network - Jun 14 2013]

Entities: Liat, Caribbean Development Bank, GE Capital Aviation Services

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

MP Says SLB Funds Should Be Directed To Critical Areas of Study

Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Dr. Dayton Campbell, is recommending that adjustments be made to the Student Loan Bureau (SLB) to focus on areas of study that are critical to nation development.“I believe the SLB should first concern itself ... [Published Government of Jamaica - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: Caribbean Development Bank, Education, Oversubscribed

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Caribbean Development Bank

Guyana launches National Road Safety Strategy Plan

Georgetown, GINA, June 12, 2013The Guyana National Road Safety Council (GNRSC) in collaboration with several stakeholders today launched the National Road Safety Strategy Plan 2013- 2020 at the Regency Hotel, Hadfield Street, Georgetown, that has as its ... [Published Government Information Agency Guyana - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: Road Safety, Guyana, Caribbean Development Bank

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Grenada and IMF discuss parameters for new fund programme

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada -- At the invitation of the government of Grenada, a team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited the island from May 28 to June 4 to hold policy discussions with the government on the parameters for a possible new fund ... [Published Caribbean News Now! - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: Grenada, International Monetary Fund, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, Caribbean Development Bank

First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Antigua and Barbuda: Climate Change Threatens Water and Food Security in Antigua

Source: Inter Press ServiceCountry: Antigua and Barbuda By Desmond Brown ST. JOHN'S, Antigua, Jun 12 2013 (IPS) - With their islands devoid of rivers or streams, farmers in Antigua and Barbuda have been building dams and ponds for centuries, harvesting ... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Jun 13 2013]

Entities: Antigua and Barbuda, Agriculture, Global Warming/Climate Change, Food Security, Hilson Baptiste

First reported May 30 2013 - Updated May 31 2013 - 5 reports

China's President to meet with Caribbean leaders

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC ) — China's President Xi Jingping arrives here today for a three-day visit during which time he will meet with Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders.The visit follows that of the United States Vice-President Joe Biden earlier ... [Published Jamaica Observer - May 31 2013]

Entities: Caribbean Community, China, Beijing, Bilateral

First reported May 27 2013 - Updated May 27 2013 - 2 reports

The CDB encourages member states to return to the economic principles of Sir Arthur Lewis

President of the Caribbean Development Bank Dr. Warren Smith has emphasized the need for the adoption of economic principles of its first president and fiscal maturity and responsibility of regional entities. The 43rd Board of Governors Meeting of the ... [Published Hot FM St Lucia - May 27 2013]

Entities: Caribbean Development Bank, Arthur Lewis, Warren Smith

First reported May 22 2013 - Updated May 22 2013 - 3 reports

St. Lucia PM wants new development strategy with international financial institutions

Prime Minister Kenny AnthonyCASTRIES, St. Lucia, May 22, CMC – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Wednesday began its 43rd Board of Governors meeting here with St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony calling on the international financial institutions ... [Published Antigua Observer - May 22 2013]

Entities: Kenny Anthony, Saint Lucia, World Bank Group, Caribbean Development Bank, International Monetary Fund

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...(IMF) report which found that in the past 60 years, Caribbean countries have been hit with 187 natural disasters, primarily cyclones and floods. "[The Caribbean is] the most vulnerable region in the world to natural hazards."

Caribbean Looks at Financial Approach to Combat Climate Change [Published Inter Press Service - Jun 15 2013]

The statement said that development partners had been briefed on the discussions "and their likely roles to support the government of Grenada as it moves ahead with its plans for economic revival and job creation"

Grenada holds talks with IMF [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 14 2013]

...and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) to educate farmers about rainwater harvesting and to create better opportunities for water use. "If we are serious about food security and reducing our food import bill, we have to do something about water."

Climate Change Threatens Water and Food Security in Antigua [Published Inter Press Service - Jun 12 2013]

"This is a testament to the government's commitment to disciplined, sound and sustainable economic policies and practices. That we are today seeing the green shoots of that commitment is also a credit to the people of this nation, from the technicians to man in the street, who all understood that 30 years of independence demanded nothing less of us. We have a way to go, but we are buoyed by the fact that the record speaks for itself, and we can move forward as a nation with renewed confidence" Minister Lovell said

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA GOVERNMENT : Minister Lovell lauds progress; reiterates govt's commitment [Published 4 Traders - Jun 10 2013]

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OECS Secretariat to Sensitize Nevisians on Effi... [Published The St Kitts and Nevis Observer - Jun 19 2013]
ATR 72-600 Lands in Antigua [Published Caribbean News Digital - Jun 17 2013]
Saint Lucia: Caribbean Looks at Financial Appro... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Jun 16 2013]
Caribbean Looks at Financial Approach to Combat... [Published Inter Press Service - Jun 15 2013]
Grenada holds talks with IMF [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 14 2013]
Letter: Canouan and E.T. Joshua airports were a... [Published Caribbean News Now! - Jun 14 2013]
Liat takes to the skies with new planes [Published National Communications Network - Jun 14 2013]
LIAT takes possession of first aircraft in US$1... [Published Caribbean360 - Jun 13 2013]
MP Says SLB Funds Should Be Directed To Critica... [Published Government of Jamaica - Jun 13 2013]
Guyana launches National Road Safety Strategy Plan [Published Government Information Agency Guyana - Jun 13 2013]
Grenada and IMF discuss parameters for new fund... [Published Caribbean News Now! - Jun 13 2013]
Antigua and Barbuda: Climate Change Threatens W... [Published ReliefWeb - Latest Updates - Jun 13 2013]
GRENADA-ECONOMY-Grenada hold talks with IMF [Published Antigua Observer - Jun 13 2013]
OECS promoting energy conservation [Published Winn FM - Jun 12 2013]
Climate Change Threatens Water and Food Securit... [Published Inter Press Service - Jun 12 2013]
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA GOVERNMENT : Minister Lovel... [Published 4 Traders - Jun 10 2013]
Unions welcome new planes for LIAT [Published Antigua Observer - Jun 09 2013]
Haitian president to launch Caribbean aid for t... [Published Caribbean News Now! - Jun 08 2013]
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Fitzgerald says COB budget cut won’t impact ser... [Published Nassau Guardian - Jun 05 2013]
CARICOM Leaders Urged to Support LIAT Re-fleeti... [Published Caribbean News Digital - Jun 05 2013]
Budget 2013/14: Prudence and national development [Published Nassau Guardian - Jun 04 2013]
Government must escape cycle of failing to plan [Published Jamaica Gleaner - Jun 04 2013]
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