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Barbados and the State of Palestine establish diplomatic relations at a ceremony in New York, following Barbados' decision to recognize Palestine. The Joint Communiqué was signed by ambassadors from both nations.
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Regional central banks are shifting towards a payment system less reliant on the US dollar, favoring local currencies. A pilot program based on the Pan African Payment System is set to launch soon.
Haiti's new 12-member cabinet, led by Prime Minister Garry Conille, prioritizes peace, security, and anti-corruption efforts. Key appointments include Carlos Hercules as Minister for Justice and Dominique Dupuy as Foreign Affairs Minister.
Pamela Coke-Hamilton of ITC discusses the potential for a reciprocal free trade agreement between Africa and the Caribbean at the Afreximbank Annual Meetings and ACTIF2024. Opportunities and challenges in trade relations highlighted.
Efforts to boost trade between the Caribbean and Africa could mirror successful vaccine cooperation. Afreximbank's COO sees potential for increased product exchange at upcoming meetings in the Bahamas.
