March 21, 2023

Dr. Gene Leon takes office as CDB President

By Camille TaylorHead, Corporate Communications, Caribbean Development Bank Wednesday, May 5, 2021 — BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon yesterday took office as President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), becoming the sixth chief executive of the regional multilateral institution. The seasoned economist will lead a team of more than 200 employees headquartered in Bridgetown, Barbados. He comes to […]

Concacaf appoints Nicholas Noble as Director of Communications

Following a comprehensive search, the Premier League’s Head of News and Corporate Communications will join the Confederation in September  Miami (Thursday, July 11, 2019) – The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf) has named Nicholas Noble as its Director of Communications. Noble will begin his role in September 2019 and will oversee areas […]

CDB President: Caribbean can “bounce back” by tackling vulnerabilities, building resilience

ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada, May 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), Dr. Wm. Warren Smith, is urging regional leaders and development partners to work collaboratively and proactively to address the Region’s vulnerabilities, and to support resilience-building in the energy, agriculture and air transport sectors. In his opening statement to the […]

5 reasons to kick start your morning with Matcha

Matcha is everywhere these days. It wasn’t too long ago, though, that modern food culture was barely remembering to put matcha on the map. And even now, although we can no longer escape matcha drinks in coffee shops, some may still be asking “what is matcha, anyway?” Here’s what you need to know about this […]

Discover the benefits of making homemade bread

Courtesy of KitchenAid Last week, we celebrated Baker’s Day and I don’t know anyone who can resist bread. Of course, it’s much quicker to stop by the supermarket and buy your favorite sweet or savory loaf. However, have you ever asked yourself: What are the benefits of baking bread from home? Here are a few: […]

10 things you should have in your dream home

There are hundreds of things that all independent women should have in their homes. Below, we share a list of must-haves for your beautiful home: 1.     Complete set of tableware Forget about using mismatching plates and glasses, or worse still, disposables! Invest in a beautiful tableware set that combines the colors of your home. We […]

5 Tips to becoming an expert in coffee tasting

Coffee is a magical word that evokes and inspires, unites and accompanies, adding an unmistakable flavor to each moment. Behind every cup of coffee that we drink, there is much more than green mountains, mules, herders and peaceful villages. There is a legacy of wise tradition that awakens and is revived with each sip. Not […]

Recipe of the week

Mini doughnuts to surprise your mom on Mother’s Day Mini doughnuts are one of the oldest desserts in the world. Surely your mother and your grandmother have enjoyed these delicacies together, since no one can resist the delicious smell of freshly baked goods. Throughout the years, this treat was found in North Africa and Spain, […]

Recipe of the week

The Color that Tastes Delicious Turmeric, a superfood Indian cuisine is renowned for the complex combination of spices giving many of its dishes a uniquely delicious flavor. But eating is a full sensory experience, of which taste plays only one part. Another is color. Ever noticed that beautiful, golden hue that seems ubiquitous in so […]

Recipe of the week – Halloween

Halloween is coming up… the spookiest time of the year! This celebration on October 31st has many iconic symbols such as costume parties, trick-o-treating and pumpkin carving. We’re inviting you to enjoy Halloween and to encourage you to decorate your home with your family. Make the most out of pumpkins by carving them: sketch make […]