Small Island Developing States accelerate action to tackle biggest killers
Barbados, 18 January 2023 — The Government of Barbados, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization are holding a high-level technical meeting on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health with Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The discussion focusses…
Sandrea Maynard named new UWI Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Affairs
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Monday, January 16, 2023—In furtherance of its strategic agenda and vision as a global university rooted in the Caribbean, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), announces the appointment of its new Pro…
World Bank: US $100 M for Barbados’ Green and Resilient Recovery
Bridgetown, Barbados, January 11, 2023 — The World Bank approved yesterday $100 million in financing to support Barbados’ low carbon economic development and resilience to climate change. “I cannot underscore enough the necessity of support, such as this, to middle income…
CIBC FirstCaribbean announces the expansion of the role of Executive Director Gillian Charles-Gollop as it is increasing focus on sustainable financing
Bridgetown, Barbados. 11 January 2023. CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced the expansion of the role of Executive Director, Gillian Charles-Gollop now responsible for the bank’s Corporate Banking portfolio across its regional footprint to include Sustainable Financing. The bank’s Chief Commercial Officer…
CIBC FirstCaribbean announces the retirement of Dan Wright Managing Director, Wealth Management
Bridgetown, Barbados, 6 January 2023 — CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced the retirement of Mr. Dan Wright, Managing Director, Wealth Management, with effect from 28th February 2023. Mr. Wright joined CIBC FirstCaribbean in December 2012, as Director, Private Wealth Management, and…
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – JANUARY 7, 2023
“In 2023 we will continue to push ourselves to anticipate the needs of our guests and to exceed expectations whenever we can … we are extremely excited for the future of Spice as we pursue a singular goal of presenting…
Outright International welcomes the repeal of Buggery and Gross Indecency Laws in Barbados
New York, New York — December 14, 2022 – Outright International welcomes the repeal of Barbados’ buggery and gross indecency laws. The oral decision was handed down on December 12th by the Supreme Court of Judicature of Barbados and will be…
Barbados should lead new SIDS Entrepreneurship Ecosystem – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (DECEMBER 5, 2022)
“Whoever has ears, let them hear.” – Matthew 11:15 On November 21, Zimbabwean billionaire businessman and philanthropist Strive Masiyiwa delivered the Barbados Central Bank’s 47th Sir Winston Scott annual memorial lecture. It has been reported that he believes Barbados can…
CIBC FirstCaribbean affirms its commitment to inclusion and diversity by hosting a workshop on deaf awareness for members of the business community
Bridgetown, Barbados. 9th November 2022. “I use my eyes to hear you”. Those were the words of guest speaker, Lionel Smith as he gave the feature address at a workshop designed to give business houses in Barbados a glimpse into…
CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW FULL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE NAME OF RETIRING FIRST FEMALE CEO
Bridgetown, Barbados 28 October 2022. CIBC FirstCaribbean has announced four new one-off scholarships for female finance students in honour of retiring Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Colette Delaney, the first woman to head the regional bank. In making the announcement recently,…
