Caribbean Biodiversity Fund Approves US$12 Million for Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change in 10 Caribbean Countries

Caribbean Biodiversity Fund Approves US$12 Million for Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change in 10 Caribbean Countries

The Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF) congratulates 11 organizations for their successful funding applications made under the CBF Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Facility’s 1st Call for Proposals. Grants totalling US$12 Million and ranging in size from US$ 260,000 to US$2 million will be provided for the implementation of EbA solutions within the marine and coastal zones of […]

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 REPUBLIC BANK OPENS ITS DOORS IN DOMINICA

REPUBLIC BANK OPENS ITS DOORS IN DOMINICA

Today, Republic Bank (EC) Limited opened the doors of its branch in Dominica, following the acquisition of the operations of the Bank of Nova Scotia by Republic Financial Holdings Ltd. The transaction has received all required regulatory approvals from the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. “We are tremendously […]

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 Caribbean Tourism Month 2019

Caribbean Tourism Month 2019

As a member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Dominica joins the rest of the Caribbean in celebrating Caribbean Tourism Month, throughout November. The main objectives of Caribbean Tourism Month are: To raise awareness among Caribbean people of the importance of tourism in the Caribbean, To enhance the profile of the Caribbean tourism sector in […]

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 Asa Bantan Donates Gardening Tools to Newtown Primary

Asa Bantan Donates Gardening Tools to Newtown Primary

The Newtown Primary School is the latest beneficiary of the generosity of Dominica’s international bouyon superstar Asa Bantan (Edwards). Asa, who is also referred to as the Bouyon Boss, yesterday continued his philanthropic work by donating a variety of gardening tools to the thriving agriculture program at Newtown Primary School. The items include rakes, spades, […]

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 Caribbean Bankers Trained in AML and Correspondent Banking

Caribbean Bankers Trained in AML and Correspondent Banking

Sint Maarten: 19 participants from nine Caribbean jurisdictions took part in a certified one-day training programme designed to improve their understanding of risk and compliance on Tuesday, 29 October 2019, in Philipsburg, Sint Maarten. The registrants, including chief executive officers, chief financial officers, compliance heads, and senior executives, were enrolled in the Anti-Money Laundering for […]

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