As companies struggle to survive amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, a host of Caribbean technology businesses are poised to benefit from a major boost which will spur their further growth and…
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Latest IssueOctober 2020Opening Lines
Expedia Group Reveals How a New World’s View is Changing Travelers’ Booking Considerations
by BVC October 19, 2020Over the course of 2020, Expedia Group has tracked the ever-changing consumer sentiment towards travel in today’s COVID-19 environment. As the industry sees early signs of recovery, the world’s travel… -
Latest IssueOctober 2020Opening Lines
Barbados Wins Destination of the Year for Being a Cruise Safe Haven
by BVC October 19, 2020Of the three finalists in the Destination of the Year category of the 2020 Seatrade Cruise Awards, Barbados came out on top, winning the stellar award. Congratulating the winners in… -
July 2020Latest IssueOpening Lines
14 Entrepreneurs to Start the OECS-Caribbean Export Coaching Programme
by BVC July 15, 2020The OECS-Caribbean Export Development Agency's Technical Assistance and Coaching Programme launched on July 8, 2020 with the aim of strengthening the entrepreneurial and leadership skills of 14 selected young entrepreneurs from six countries… -
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Jamaica Set to Open First Creative Hub in Downtown Kingston
by BVC July 15, 2020DBJ and TEF funded Joint Venture stimulates Creative Entrepreneurship Kingston Jamaica – The first Creative Hub in Jamaica will open its doors on Monday July 27, 2020 in Downtown… -
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Caribbean unveils initiatives to support reopening tourism
by BVC July 15, 2020Health and Tourism Partnership Addresses COVID-19 Risks to Travelers and Employees MIAMI (July 4, 2020) – The Caribbean’s health and tourism authorities’ COVID-19 Caribbean Tourism Task Force announced a new… -
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ECCB Reports Record Profits for Financial Year 2019-2020
by BVC July 15, 2020Basseterre, St Kitts and Nevis, 30 June 2020 – The 2019/2020 financial year, which ended on 31 March 2020, was a record-breaking year for the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) as… -
July 2020Latest IssueOpening Lines
Droughts, Hurricanes, Pandemic, and Hope: Current realities impacting Caribbean Agriculture
by BVC July 15, 2020Op-ed by the Hon. Saboto Caesar, Minister of Agriculture in St. Vincent and the Grenadines A united approach to regional agriculture is the only way the agriculture sector in the… -
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OECS Border Officials Trained in Cross Border Displacement
by BVC July 15, 2020Over 160 officials benefited from the one-month training course that focused on human mobility in disaster and climate change scenarios July 2, 2020 — More than 160 border officials across nine… -
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Regional Electric Mobility Actors Charge To ‘Get Started’
by BVC July 15, 2020(Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Press Release, 25 June, 2020 |Bridgetown, Barbados) – Stakeholders in the energy and transportation sectors were charged not to wait until a comprehensive plan… -
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Airbnb announces partnerships with governments and tourism agencies to promote domestic tourism and economic growth
by BVC July 15, 2020Nassau, Bahamas. The travel industry, including Airbnb, has been significantly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. While there will continue to be great uncertainty, Airbnb booking data shows that travel is beginning… -
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RBC Royal Bank named Latin American & Caribbean Retail Bank of the Year by Retail Banker International
by BVC July 15, 2020TORONTO (CANADA) – RBC Royal Bank (RY on TSX and NYSE) has been named as the Latin American & Caribbean Retail Bank of the Year by Retail Banker International (RBI).… -
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C&W Communications Expands Its B2B Operations in the Cayman Islands
by BVC July 15, 2020Company acquires IT Outsource increasing Managed Services capabilities Ability to offer customers a true end-to-end B2B solution by leveraging existing connectivity services MIAMI -- C&W Communications, operator of the Flow,… -
Latest IssueMarch 2020Opening Lines
Caribbean’s First Peer-to-Peer Car Rental Platform Launched
by BVC March 16, 2020The emerging peer-to-peer car rental sector is projected to grow at 10 per cent annually, and it has finally reached the Caribbean. The region’s first peer-to-peer car rental platform, Rent… -
Latest IssueMarch 2020Opening Lines
CARICOM Development Fund to be Restructured
by BVC March 16, 2020So serious are the issues facing the region that its leaders have decided to restructure the CARICOM Development Fund (CDF) to enable it to raise additional monies from individuals, companies,…
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