$1bn US-backed loan eyesonsuriname / financial times Amsterdam, 23 October 2024– El Salvador has refinanced $1bn of its debt with a US government-backed loan from JPMorgan Chase linked to promises of river conservation, as President Nayib Bukele seeks to put the country on a stronger economic footing. The Central American nation said on Thursday that…
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From the U.K. to the Caribbean eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, October 14th 2024– A group of fifteen Caribbean governments have unanimously decided to demand an incredible £200 billion from the UK in compensation for its role in the slave trade, according to reports in the British media. It comes after the Prime Minister of Barbados told the…
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Fighting Crime eyesonproject Amsterdam, 15 May 2024 — Several dignitaries and heads of State of Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have signed the first-ever international treaty to regulate the trade of conventional weapons and promote peace by preventing the illicit trafficking of small arms and light weapons in the region. Crime and criminal activities on almost…
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The Dominican Republic’s forests are being cut down for grazing land – and it’s also having a serious effect on the water supply. Is planting new trees a natural solution to the crisis? by Lucy Sherriff / BBC Nothing, not even a drop, came out. Even the pipes, which usually gurgled in anticipation, stayed silent.…
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Unknown to many and surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, there is a beautiful and exotic nation called CUBA. Let’s discover the secrets of the capital: LA HABANA or HAVANA City. This is a new walking tour of the city narrated in 4K by Wanna Walk. What do you think of when you hear the name…
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In this video, we take a deep dive into the history and current state of Cuba’s economy. From its origins as a tropical paradise and economic powerhouse, to its struggles with food shortages and economic decline, we explore the key factors that have shaped the country’s economic trajectory. From colonization and corporate domination to the…
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eyesonsuriname Several Caribbean Community leaders arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday for what is being billed as the first summit meeting between the 15-nation bloc and one of the richest nations on the globe. Most of the leaders had assembled in Barbados on Tuesday for the flight to Riyadh including Chairman Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit of Dominica,…
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Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are on the frontlines of the impacts of climate change, the energy crisis, inflation, and food insecurity. Inflation has reached more than 6 percent, electricity costs for Caribbean citizens are double the average for US citizens, and climate change is expected to cost the region almost $22 billion annually by 2050.…
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Spotlight on Climate Change Environment at a Glance in Latin America and the Caribbean: Spotlight on climate change presents the progress made by countries in the region in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality and protecting natural habitats. It describes the level of exposure to climate-related hazards and some of the main policy instruments…
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Measures eyesonsuriname Amsterdam, August 11 2023–Climate change poses significant challenges for Suriname and the Caribbean, necessitating a combination of mitigation and adaptation strategies to combat its effects. Mitigation focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable practices, while adaptation addresses managing the consequences of climate change. Suriname and the Caribbean need all-of-the-above: climate-resilient infrastructure,…
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