Despite Tighter External Conditions, Latin America and the Caribbean Hold Steady
From The World Bank Remittances and Foreign Direct Investment provide more reliable flows Growth continues, albeit slow: 2.3% in 2014 Without productivity reforms the region could see social progress stall WASHINGTON – As international investors shift their focus back to…
Anti-gay laws undermine fight against HIV/AIDS in Caribbean – experts
By Anastasia Moloney BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Anti-gay laws and cultural attitudes are preventing the most vulnerable people accessing HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programmes in parts of the Caribbean, UNAIDS and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and…
IDB provided US$2.8bn for Latin America, Caribbean climate change projects
From Caribbean360 The Inter-American Development Bank says it committed US$2.8 billion for projects that address climate change, sustainable energy and environmental sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean last year. WASHINGTON D.C., CMC – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) says…
Chile #1 Top 10 most competitive countries: Latin America and the Caribbean
By Beñat Bilbao-Osorio From forumblog.org As a region, Latin America and the Caribbean has proven relatively resistant to the global downturn of recent years, but could boost competitiveness by pushing through overdue reforms. The region should focus on improving its…
Iconic InterContinental San Juan completes US $22.25M renovation
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–(BUSINESS WIRE)– InterContinental(R) Hotels Group (IHG) (LON:IHG), (NYSE:IHG), (ADRs), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the completion of a US $22.25 million renovation of the iconic, Morris Lapidus-designed InterContinental San Juan, one of the…
Odebrecht purchasing 3500 BlackBerry 10 smartphones for operations in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil – BlackBerry Limited (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB), a world leader in mobile communications, and Odebrecht, a Brazilian organization with global presence with more than 190,000 employees and 41,5 billion dollars in revenues in 2012, announced today that…
HBO announces its March movie premieres in the Caribbean
Miami, FL –HBO Latin America brings 5 movies to its Caribbean lineup every Saturday at 21:00hrs AST* during the month of March, so you can enjoy the greatest blockbuster hits, from suspense to comedy and sci-fi to family fun. HBO…
Delta is honoured for its Commitment to Latin American Markets
Latin Trade Magazine recognizes with two awards the value of the airline’s enhanced services and strong long-term alliances with regional partners. ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Delta Air Lines DAL -0.19% has been honoured with two top distinctions by…
Rihanna and Shakira slammed for promoting lesbianism, smoking
From Caribbean360 A politician is calling for a ban on the music video “Can’t Remember to Forget You” for its “immoral and vulgar content.” BOGOTA, Colombia – A politician in Shakira’s native Colombia has slammed the sultry singer for “promoting…
Latin American and Caribbean countries call for stand-alone goal in strong pre-CSW declaration
From UN Women At the conclusion of the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Consultations ahead of the 58th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW58), held 6-7 February in Mexico City, Ministers and senior Government representatives from 27 countries…
