Caribbean Economic Forum – Reviving Caribbean Tourism

Caribbean Economic Forum – Reviving Caribbean Tourism

COVID-19 halted the flow of visitors to the Caribbean, disrupted lives and caused severe uncertainty. In the next Caribbean Economic Forum we ask how do we ‘revive Caribbean tourism?’ Panelists: Hon. Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism – Jamaica Sue Springer, Dir. Corporate  and Government Relations the Caribbean Council in the...

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Zoomed In with Rachelle Mayers S1-10

Zoomed In with Rachelle Mayers S1-10

In Part 2 of this episode outgoing Executive Director of CDEMA Ronald Jackson talks about Mother Earth, our risks, his new career appointment and what the Caribbean can do to increase our readiness. This is the final episode in the first season of the series.

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Caribbean Economic Forum – COVID and Economic Policy

Caribbean Economic Forum – COVID and Economic Policy

COVID AND ECONOMIC POLICY. PROTECTING JOBS, BUSINESSES, AND THE ECONOMY. For the first time, four regional central bank Governors will take part in a joint public event that will see them discuss how the Caribbean can rebound after #COVID19. Watch the event live, Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 8:00 p.m....

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Zoomed In with Rachelle Mayers S1-09

Zoomed In with Rachelle Mayers S1-09

On this episode of Zoomed In we speak with former Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Ronald Jackson. We discuss the climate change agenda, the readiness of the region for the upcoming Hurricane season and how COVID-19 would impact planning and response that may lie ahead....

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Zoomed In with Rachelle Mayers S1-08

Zoomed In with Rachelle Mayers S1-08

Our discussion with controversial Social Media Personality Jordan English continues as he talks about the Barbados entertainment industry, his goals, the food drive, “Cheeks” and more! New episode on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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Zoomed In with Rachelle Mayers S1-07

Zoomed In with Rachelle Mayers S1-07

In this episode, we talk to Barbadian entrepreneur, filmmaker and social media personality, Jordan English. We discuss his career, his controversial content online and his charity work to help families in need during COVID-19. Viewer discretion may be advised. New episode on Wednesday at 4 p.m.

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JSE to Develop Pooled Funds for Driving Diaspora Investment

Jamaica Stock Exchange to Develop Pooled Funds for Driving Diaspora Investment in Productive Capital The COVID 19 pandemic has Jamaican and Caribbean diasporans rethinking how they can use remittances to drive the economic development of their home countries. While remittances contribute 15% of Jamaica’s GDP and is a significant source...

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CBU Webinar on COVID-19: The State of the Caribbean Tourism

CBU Webinar on COVID-19: The State of the Caribbean Tourism

The Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) hosted another Zoom webinar in its series on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on various sectors in the Caribbean. This month’s webinar titled ‘COVID-19 – The State of the Caribbean’s Tourism Sector’ with guests Joy Jibrilu, Director General, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and...

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