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By Tony Deyal Even though “Bajan Pride” is a flour, I am full of it. The only thing I am not full of in Barbados is Banks, which although not my cup of tea or any other kind of beverage for that matter, I can grin and beer it with the best. When I go to Barbados I always have a sense of homecoming. Yesterday, this column, which started in the Barbados Nation in 1993, celebrated its 30th Birthday. Even […]
PARIS, France – Government ministers responsible for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurship have endorsed a new OECD declaration aimed at boosting policies for new and small businesses, empowering them to reach their full potential as part of broader efforts to build a more resilient, green and digital world economy. SMEs remain under pressure due to the combined effects of economic uncertainty stemming from Russia’s continuing war of aggression against Ukraine, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
– Province holding rent increase guideline at 2.5 percent in 2024 TORONTO, Canada – The Ontario government is continuing to strengthen protections for tenants by holding the rent increase guideline for 2024 at 2.5 percent, well below the average inflation rate of 5.9 percent. The rent increase guideline is the maximum amount a landlord can increase rent during the year for most tenants without the approval of the Landlord and Tenant Board. The guideline is based on Ontario’s Consumer Price […]
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – Commonwealth Secretary-General, Patricia Scotland KC, will attend the Conference of the heads of government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Port-of-Spain from 3 to 5 July 2023 as a special guest. This year marks 50 years since the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas in Trinidad and Tobago in 1973, which led to the establishment of the Caribbean Community. The next week’s meeting will officially launch CARICOM’s 50th-anniversary celebrations. Speaking ahead of her visit, the Commonwealth […]
– Tourism leaders from across the Americas committed to a more ethical, inclusive tourism as the sector bounces back to drive economic recovery across the region. The 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas brought together high-level delegations from 20 countries. QUINTO, Ecuador – The meeting saw participants work together around shared priorities, with a focus on jobs and education, boosting investment in the sector and advancing sustainability and climate action efforts. The Americas: Strong demand drives tourism recovery According to […]
Following Tropical Storm Bret and Cindy inundating the Caribbean this month alone, islands in the region remain on full alert for any strong tropical systems that may cause potential damage to their respective infrastructure and livelihood. Emergency shelters, for example, are on standby for future storm watch and warnings. In Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, several coastal communities on the northeastern side of the mainland were affected by the storm surge caused by Bret, and several residents evacuated to emergency […]
Until June 30, residents of Dominica can apply for the government’s program in hurricane preparedness, which aims to strengthen homes and protect families during the hurricane season. Dominica’s Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is leading the Hurricane Preparedness Initiative in Dominica, which in turn will provide residents with essential supplies to make their homes a safer place during storms and hurricanes. The ministry’s chief, Melissa Skerrit, announced the initiative on her Facebook page at the beginning of the month. […]
GWI reaffirms its long-standing commitment to break down systemic barriers as the Supreme Court’s decision knocks down critical DEI efforts NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Girls Who Invest (GWI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing diverse talent within investment management, speaks out against the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn its long-held precedent upholding race-based affirmative action in higher education admissions. The decision reverses decades of progress toward equity, inclusion, and opportunity long fought for by historically excluded communities. Although the focus of this […]
Institutions are under-invested by an average of 98 basis points as compared to target allocations, which should accelerate the pace of sector investments over the next several years The Americas region is furthest behind, currently 152 basis points under-invested with expectations to raise targets in 2024 Three-year average returns across institutions stood at 10.7%, exceeding target return levels by 141 basis points Interest rates and market volatility were cited as top concerns for infrastructure investing Infrastructure opportunities in North America […]