BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Women-led micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (WMSMEs) across the Caribbean are to benefit from a new initiative aimed at preparing them to respond as well as recover from climate-related shocks.

UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) says migrants sent an estimated US$728.6 billion home to families in low and middle-income countries, including the Caribbean last year, nearly double the amount recorded a decade earlier.

HAMILTON, Bermuda - The Bermuda government says the economy has expanded by an estimated 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of this year building on “good momentum and strong growth” in 2025.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Guyana’s petroleum sector is expected to generate revenue totalling US$6.5 billion for this year, as the sector generated significant economic returns in the first half of 2026, with crude oil exports surpassing US$15 billion, according to the 2026 Mid-Year Report.

PORT OF SPAN, Trinidad – The Trinidad and Tobago government Tuesday said it is prepared to absorb the multi-million-dollar debt as a result of its deliberate decision to provide a fuel subsidy to consumers amid an increase in the international price for the commodity.

CHARLESTOWN, Nevis – The Bank of Nevis Limited says it has been advised by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) to take all necessary measures after the financial institution informed customers of at least two cybersecurity developments that have been identified by law enforcement partners.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyana economy grew by 33.3 per cent during the first half of this year with strong performances being recorded across the various sectors, President Irfaan Ali said on Monday.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The St. Lucia's government says while it will continue to provide subsidies on petroleum products to cushion the impact of higher international prices on consumers, it has had no choice but to adjust the retail price for these products.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Government is moving to give local farmers first preference in supplying the tourism sector as it seeks to strengthen domestic participation in the industry and reduce reliance on imported food.

ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Prime Minister Gaston Browne says SpaceX is expected to become a major sponsor of the Commonwealth Business Forum, while company founder Elon Musk could attend the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held here.  

PARAMARIBO, Suriname – The state-owned N.V. Grassalco is emerging as the front runner to provide Barbados with the supply of silica sand and stone to ease that country’s shortage in domestic supplies.

ST. JOHN’S, Antigua - Prime Minister Gaston Browne has criticised the local banking sector for not making “enough loans available” so as to stimulate the domestic economy.