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Barbados positions itself as a gateway for UK trade and investment, highlighting stable economy and infrastructure. UK Trade and Investment Mission to Barbados strengthens partnerships for lucrative opportunities.
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New IMF research highlights how violent crime and insecurity hinder prosperity in Latin America and the Caribbean. The study links crime to economic setbacks and emphasizes the macro-critical nature of the issue.
Dominica’s Prime Minister calls for Caribbean unity against climate change, systemic inequalities, and financial barriers. Urges collective action to combat region's defining crisis and highlights challenges in accessing global climate funds.
Efforts for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah intensify as US envoy plans talks in Lebanon. Israel escalates air attacks, targeting Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and south Lebanon.
Businesses in Barbados and the Caribbean are inadequately prepared for climate-related risks, as highlighted in ACCA's report on building resilience against climate disruptions in the region.
