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CARICOM Day

CARICOM Day

The establishment of CARICOM was a landmark achievement for the Caribbean nations, as it aimed to promote economic integration, cooperation, and the shared development of its member states. CARICOM Day serves as a public holiday in Guyana and is recognized in several other Caribbean countries, providing an opportunity to reflect on the region’s collective progress and the importance of regional unity.

On CARICOM Day, member states organise a variety of activities to celebrate the occasion. These include parades, educational campaigns, and cultural events that highlight CARICOM’s achievements and goals. The day is an opportunity for Caribbean citizens to come together and reaffirm their commitment to the regional integration process, which is crucial in addressing common challenges and fostering shared prosperity.

As the Caribbean Community continues to evolve and strengthen its ties, CARICOM Day remains a significant occasion that fosters a sense of community and shared purpose among the region’s nations.

Stocks edge up to record, gilt yields surge on finance minister uncertainty

Stocks edge up to record, gilt yields surge on finance minister uncertainty

Global stocks gained on Wednesday following a surprisingly soft reading on the U.S. labour market, which fueled hopes of a potential pivot by the Federal Reserve.

The ADP National Employment Report showed private payrolls dropped by 33,000 jobs in June, well below the expected 95,000 increase, after a downwardly revised 29,000 increase in May. This weaker-than-anticipated data raised expectations that the Fed may slow the pace of interest rate hikes.

On Wall Street, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices climbed, with Tesla shares bouncing back 4.7% after a 5.3% drop the previous day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, dipped slightly. Globally, MSCI’s all-country world index hit an intraday record high, while the pan-European STOXX 600 index also closed higher, led by gains in renewable energy and luxury stocks.

In the UK, government bond yields surged, with the 10-year gilt yield jumping 16.8 basis points to 4.621%, amid growing speculation about the future of the country’s finance minister. The British pound tumbled 0.84% against the U.S. dollar.

The dollar index, which measures the greenback against a basket of currencies, rose 0.19%, snapping a nine-day losing streak, as the euro slipped 0.1% against the dollar.

Investors were also monitoring developments on the trade front, with President Trump announcing a new deal with Vietnam, which could help alleviate some trade-related uncertainty.

Oil prices also rose, with U.S. crude jumping 3.09% to $67.48 per barrel and Brent crude surging 2.98% to $69.10 per barrel, as Iran suspended cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog.

Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/stocks-edge-up-to-record-gilt-yields-surge-on-finance-minister-uncertainty/ar-AA1HQK3y?ocid=BingNewsVerp

IGS 2025: St. Kitts and Nevis sets the global standard for sustainable investment and innovation

IGS 2025: St. Kitts and Nevis sets the global standard for sustainable investment and innovation

The second edition of the Investment Gateway Summit (IGS) 2025 in St. Kitts and Nevis has concluded with resounding success, reaffirming the nation’s bold vision to become the world’s first sustainable island state.

Under the theme “Investment to Impact: Our Journey to a Sustainable Island State,” the event brought together regional leaders, global investors, economic citizens, and other stakeholders to explore responsible investment, enhanced due diligence, digital innovation, and global partnerships.

In his keynote address, Prime Minister Hon. Dr Terrance Drew emphasised that St. Kitts and Nevis remains a trailblazer in the global Citizenship by Investment (CBI) landscape, framing investment as a collaborative tool for national transformation.

Delegates had the opportunity to tour major developments funded through the CBI program, which have played a crucial role in expanding tourism and infrastructure on both islands. IGS 2025 served as a platform to spotlight the country’s diversified investment strategies in renewable energy, digital services, and agriculture, central to achieving the government’s sustainability goals.

Read the original article here: https://dohanews.co/igs-2025-st-kitts-and-nevis-sets-the-global-standard-for-sustainable-investment-and-innovation/

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Growth and Opportunities in the Commonwealth

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Growth and Opportunities in the Commonwealth

ESG in full refers to “(E)nvironmental, (S)ocial and (G)overnance” principles. While no official definition of ESG exists, it is agreed to be a holistic management framework of standards for all business-centric stakeholders involved in the structuring of organisations to understand and measure how well their companies/institutions are performing to offset risks and harness opportunities related to environmental, social and governance indicators.

The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report

The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Progress Report

This progress report was released on 16 June 2022 by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Oceans and Natural Resources Section, with notable contributions from David Sheppard, the Director of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP); Matthew Goldie-Scot, the Managing Director of the humanitarian strategic consultancy firm Thuso; and, Nina Schoonman, Consultant at Thuso.

The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report

The Commonwealth Blue Charter: Ocean Action Report

In May 2022, Asia Investment Research, a research organisation jointly set up by the investment finance firm China Investment Research and Dezan & Shira Associates, issued a special Economics and Trade feature titled “Bangladesh Trade, Development & Economic...

Rethinking Gender Parity and FDI

Rethinking Gender Parity and FDI

Gender disparity is arguably one of the greatest impediments to global development. The FDI’s landscape is often an overlooked avenue in gender equality discourse. Yet, it propels tapping equally into the reservoir of capabilities.

Unveiling Rwanda at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2023: A Journey of Progress and Innovation

Unveiling Rwanda at the Inclusive Fintech Forum 2023: A Journey of Progress and Innovation

Hello Rwanda! Like always, it has always been my pleasure to visit here. I can truly say now that it is one of my favorite places in the world. I mean I’ve never been in love with a country more than this landlocked country bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.

23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023

23rd Commonwealth Law Conference 2023

Did you know the first Commonwealth Law Conference was held in London in 1955, and since then it has been held in various cities across the Commonwealth, including Singapore, Cape Town, Auckland, and Edinburgh. The most recent conference was held in Goa, India.