DOWNHILL FROM 2016: Grand Bahama growth “stunted” after back-to-back hurricanes, notes IDB report

“GB in particular shows a stagnating growth trend compared to NP, the Family Islands and The Bahamas as a whole” NASSAU, BAHAMAS — An Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) report has suggested that recovery efforts on Grand Bahama following Hurricanes Matthew, Irma and Dorian have not been enough to allow the island to return to its […]

UK continues to help Caribbean islands rebuild after hurricanes

ROSEAU, Dominica — Following the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, the UK government said it remains committed to helping Caribbean islands to build back better. To date, the British government has provided £185 million (US$258 million) in aid to Caribbean, Commonwealth partner countries and UK Overseas Territories. This includes £35 […]