Topic: Caribbean
CIBC Caribbean: Iran war to hit Caribbean economies in 2026
The outbreak of war in the Middle East disrupted the steady growth momentum that the region enjoyed in 2025, said a recent CIBC report.
Scientists anticipate record-breaking sargassum year for 2026
Scientists warn that the Caribbean could be heading toward another major, and potentially record-breaking year for sargassum.
Applications open at Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management
Applications are now open at the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management (SCHSBM), The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus for degree programmes beginning in August, as the school expands its academic offering to prepare students for leadership in sectors reshaping the global economy.
Cayman’s economy set to outperform Caribbean in 2026
Recent data from the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean shows that Cayman benefits from higher economic growth and lower debt than most of its neighbours.
US extends visa bond requirement to some Caribbean countries
Starting 21 Jan. 2026, some Caribbean nationals seeking to travel legally to the United States will face a significant new financial barrier.
US tightens travel rules for some Caribbean countries
US travel curbs on Antigua and Dominica spotlight scrutiny of Caribbean citizenship by investment programmes. Cayman remains largely insulated.
US amassing firepower in Caribbean, what it means for Cayman
The Compass takes a closer look at the biggest US military deployment in the Caribbean in three decades and asks what's behind it and what it means for Cayman and its regional partners.
Cayman on alert as US escalates Caribbean drug operations
A US strike on a Venezuela-linked boat has sparked regional concern, with Cayman watching for increased drug patrols in Caribbean waters.
CIBC relaunches ‘Unsung Heroes’ initiative across the Caribbean
CIBC is once again looking to acknowledge and reward the Caribbean men and women working quietly in their communities and making a difference in the lives of many.
Cayman’s voter turnout is among the world’s highest
The Cayman Islands consistently ranks among the world’s top performers in voter turnout, far outpacing most Caribbean nations and even the United States and Canada.
Reports calls to address long-standing regional economic challenges
Latin America and the Caribbean is the region most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and at risk of seeing the socio-economic gains of recent decades being reversed, a new report has warned.
Caribbean tourism is on the comeback trail
Caribbean tourism leaders are cautiously optimistic about the revival of the industry with preliminary data suggesting the region outperformed the rest of the world in the first half of 2021.
Jessop: Tourism industries must deliver greater benefits to all
Tourism now dominates most Caribbean economies, drawing huge numbers of visitors and wealth into the region. Despite this, many of those who work in or with the sector have yet to benefit fully from its success.
Jessop: A more integrated approach to the environment
Last week, the United Nations published a document which indicated that historically unprecedented levels of human activity were causing dramatic changes to the variety of plant and animal life in the world.
Jessop: CARIFORUM-UK EPA offers new opportunities
A few days ago, the British government published the text of the CARIFORUM-UK Economic Partnership Agreement (UK EPA) that will govern trade in goods and services with the Caribbean, assuming Britain leaves the European Union sometime later this year.
Medical student wins Butterfield scholarship
The Butterfield Group introduced three scholarships this year to be awarded to children of employees across three regions: Atlantic, Caribbean and Europe. Caymanian student Austyn Burkholder, daughter of Caroline Lackey of Butterfield Trust Cayman Ltd., was awarded the Caribbean scholarship.
Margolis: Trump opens doors for China in Latin America
Since November 8, free traders around the world have been in a lather, not least in Latin America. After all, U.S. president-elect Donald Trump had stumped to scrap regional trade deals, build a wall on the border with Mexico and deport undocumented immigrants, up to 3 million of them right away.
UPDATED (1pm): Matthew strengthens into hurricane
The big storm spinning through the Eastern Caribbean was officially named Matthew Wednesday morning as winds topped 60 miles per hour and it continued to move west, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. As of Wednesday afternoon, Tropical Storm Matthew was about 25 miles southwest of St. Lucia and moving west at 20 mph.
Foreign direct investment to Caribbean fell 17 percent in 2015
Foreign direct investment in the Caribbean declined 17 percent to $5.97 billion last year.
Asia’s economic climb presents scant threat to Caribbean tourism
Frank Bentayou
“Concern in Caribbean is unfounded.”
That’s the pithy first line of an email Stewart Chiron sent during a mid-trip pause in Dallas last week...
Forum: Region needs cash-transfer rules
A forum with government and private sector representatives from around the region last week called for a Caribbean-wide effort to deal with U.S. banks “de-risking” and pulling out of doing business with cash transfer companies and other financial institutions around the region.
