IMPACT News 1.8.2023

IMPACT News 1.8.2023

Impact News with host Carol Angela Davis. The Commentary – Puerto Rico, racketeering and climate change. In the News: – Family of 17-year-old African American dismembered youth pleading for answers – A boss ‘joked’ about shooting Black people, so why was he fired?; – New U.S. postal stamp honoring late...

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Caribbean Economic Forum – Solving the Ageing Crisis in the Caribbean

Caribbean Economic Forum – Solving the Ageing Crisis in the Caribbean

Regional governments are being challenged by a predicament caused by a combination of longer life expectancies and declining birth rates. The July 2022 edition of the Central Bank of Barbados’ Caribbean Economic Forum brings together a panel of experts to look for a solution.   #JoinTheDiscussion on Thursday, July 7th...

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CMC Reports – Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon

CMC Reports – Dr. Hyginus “Gene” Leon

Statement as prepared for delivery by Dr. Hyginus ‘Gene’ Leon, President, Caribbean Development Bank at the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Board Of Governors. June 15, 2022 “Let me add my own personal welcome to the 52nd Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors and observe that after two years...

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CMC Reports – Dr. Ashni K. Singh

CMC Reports – Dr. Ashni K. Singh

Reply to the Address of Welcome by the Governor for Guyana the Honourable Dr. Ashni K. Singh, M.P. on behalf of the Borrowing Member Countries “Your Excellency Nigel John Dakin, Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands; the Honourable Charles Washington Misick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and...

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Caribbean Economic Forum – How Can Caribbean Central Banks Fight Inflation

Caribbean Economic Forum – How Can Caribbean Central Banks Fight Inflation

The COVID-19 pandemic and war against Ukraine have spiked prices and pushed inflation to record levels. High inflation threatens economic stability and sets back any Caribbean recovery. #JoinTheConversation as our distinguished panel: Cleviston Haynes, Governor of the Central of Barbados Richard Byles, Governor of the Central of Jamaica Marla Dukharan,...

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Caribbean Economic Forum – Adjusting to the Post COVID-19 Economy

Caribbean Economic Forum – Adjusting to the Post COVID-19 Economy

LET’S Reimagine how we rebuild stronger, fitter, healthier economies and societies, at the next Caribbean Economic Forum on Tuesday, September 22nd at 8:00 p.m. on CaribVision and on Facebook. Panelists: Dr. Peter Blair – Assistant Professor, Harvard University Dr. Wendell Samuel – Deputy Division Chief, International Monetary Fund’s West. Hemisphere...

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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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