The 2023 Case for a Central Bank startup Equity Fund – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (FEBRUARY 12, 2023)
“If you lend money to my people, to the poor among you, you are not to act as a creditor to him; you shall not charge him interest.” – Deuteronomy 23:19. The appalling global startup failure rate of 90 percent…
Integration workshop
Regional integration workshop for social sciences teachers By Angelica. A. O’Donoghue Assistant Director-General of Communications, Office of the Prime Minister Office of the Prime Minister, Antigua and Barbuda Wednesday, November 27, 2019 — ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA — On Thursday 21st November the Ministry…
Labour relations expert warns of fallout from attempts to block Scotia sale
By Antigua Observer A long serving CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Employers Federation said there would be serious consequences if the Government of Antigua and Barbuda continues to block the sale of the local assets and operations of Scotiabank…
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Introduction of Caribbean florin depends on an eventual decision of the countries
By Micah George From Extra CW WILLEMSTAD.- One goal in the strategic plan of the Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten is to begin preparations for the introduction of the new currency in this case the Caribbean florin for…
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Wake up call!
By Marie-Claire Williams From Barbados Today Ex-Governor urges region to go solar A leading regional economist says the Caribbean has been too slow in taking advantage of the renewable energy sector. Delivering the inaugural Confucius lecture at the Errol Barrow…
Barbados downgraded again
BY GEORGE ALLEYNE From Caribbean Life The financial news continues to be bad for Barbados as the island a few days ago suffered another international credit ratings downgrade, this time from the regional based agency, Caribbean Information and Credit Rating…
Cayman Islands: Five Continents adds experienced alternatives executive
Cayman based corporate governance firm, Five Continents Partners, has added a highly-experienced hedge fund Chief Operating Officer (COO) to its growing team. Richard Muckle has joined Five Continents Partners this month as a director. Although new to Five Continents, he…
Bitt reveals big plans for cross-Caribbean blockchain settlement network
By Pete Rizzo From CoinDesk For Barbados-based blockchain startup Bitt, creating a Caribbean-wide settlement network is a challenge that will be fraught with legal, technical and social challenges. However, thanks to a new partnership with Netki, one hurdle may have…
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A bridge to nowhere
By Tyrone Hodge From Caribbean News Now The righteous cares about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern.” ~ Proverbs 29:7 When one sees his country being put on the auction block, one has to step…
Bank Cainvest acquires business from Dartley Bank and Trust
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, Jan. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Cainvest Bank and Trust Ltd (“Bank Cainvest”) today announced it has acquired Dartley Securities Business from Dartley Bank and Trust Ltd. (“Dartley”). As part of the acquisition process, Dartley Securities Limited, a Securities…
