Media Release November 22, 2016 Compete Caribbean host regional dialogue on competitiveness The Compete Caribbean Regional Dialogue held at Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre on Tuesday November 22, provided an opportunity for donors and beneficiaries of the Program to reflect on its execution over the past six year, network and build a case for or against […]
Compete Caribbean Celebration & Stocktaking Event (Day Two) Read More »
Media Release November 21, 2016 Compete Caribbean celebrates end of Phase 1 Compete Caribbean today hosted a ceremony at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre for public and private stakeholders to celebrate its achievements and report on lessons learned from phase one of the program. This private sector development initiative provided technical assistance, grants and investment
Compete Caribbean Celebration & Stocktaking Event (Day One) Read More »
Be part of a media revolution in the Caribbean! Â FIRST CARIBBEAN MEDIATHON – Nov 22-23, 2016 2 DAYS IN BARBADOS – PUTTING IDEAS INTO ACTION THE CHALLENGE: How can Science, Technology and Innovation boost Caribbean Development? Calling creative and enthusiastic Caribbean journalists, communicators, designers and media students to propose ideas and co-create media projects. Participation
Protocols and draft legislation have been completed for a catch-and-release sport fishing project in the North Rupununi aimed at preserving the Arapaima, while promoting eco-tourism. The handing over of the documents to Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Sydney Allicock yesterday at the Cara Lodge marked the culmination of the first phase of the Catch-and-release Arapaima
Draft law completed for catch-and-release fishing in North Rupununi Read More »
17th Annual SALISES Conference “Revolution, Socio-economic Change and Freedoms” Commemorating 50 Years of Independence in Barbados and Guyana; and the Bicentennial of the 1816 Rebellion (Bussa Revolt, Barbados) MARCH 30 – APRIL 01, 2016 ANNOUNCEMENT & CALL FOR PAPERS – DEADLINE EXTENDED – OCTOBER 31, 2015
Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies Read More »
St. Kitts & Nevis is now producing eco-friendly designer purses from recycled and reusable materials under the brand name of REECII. At REECII, they are obsessed with art. They think differently and it shows in everything they do. Their products are designed to challenge the status quo. All pieces are handmade with love and beautifully
Eco-Friendly Designer Purses Made in St. Kitts and Nevis Read More »
Seven years ago, the Dominican Republic enacted a law to promote and protect competition; which is expected to lead to increased economic efficiency in that country as well as to set an example for improved consumer welfare in the Caribbean. “Semana de la Competencia” (Competition Week) was hosted by the National Commission for the Protection
Dominican Republic Spearheading Improved Consumer Welfare in the Region Read More »
Historically, the Caribbean islands were known for producing and exporting very valuable commodities like bananas, sugar, rice, coffee, and cocoa. But over the past two decades, agriculture in that part of our region has been in a state of decline. With limits on available land, relatively high costs of living, environmental issues, and other challenges,
A New and Sustainable Path for Caribbean Agriculture Read More »
The Compete Caribbean magazine is a snapshot of the Program’s activities across the region.
Kingston, Jamaica, October 28, 2014 – Jamaica is number one in the Caribbean on the ease of doing business as determined by the World Bank’s Doing Business Report 2015.
Compete Caribbean Contributes to Jamaica’s 27 Place Jump in World Bank Rankings Read More »
