A new era in Caribbean telecommunications has been ushered in by liberalization in the late 1990s and early 2000s marking the emergence of many Caribbean countries from an era of monopoly control over the networks, broadband Internet, and cable

Caribbean Citizen-centric development and new economic frontiers: A conversation with the World Bank’s Director of the Caribbean, Tahseen Sayed

Sep 28th, 2020 32m

The blue economy and digital technology are emerging as strong pathways for economic and sustainable growth in the Caribbean. Both hold promise to diversify the economy, create jobs, and leapfrog development in the region. The World Bank is b

Cayman Islands: Leading the Caribbean in the financial and tech markets...A conversation with Charlie Kirkconnell, CEO, Cayman Enterprise City

Sep 13th, 2020 34m 24s

Nestled in the Caribbean Sea, are three islands known as the Cayman Islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman. A global financial center, Grand Cayman, the largest of the three, is approximately 76 square miles, and home to about 5

Caribbean Rule of Law and regulatory framework: An alternative for foreign investors during COVID disruption and beyond with Dustin Delany, Esq., Managing Partner, Dentons Caribbean

Aug 28th, 2020 37m 23s

At a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is testing the economic resiliency of the Caribbean, many are reimagining business and investment in the region. Caribbean economies are being creative in their offerings to foreign investors and compensati

Caribbean shipping: A key link in the global supply chain, a conversation with Juan Carlos Croston, President of the Caribbean Shipping Association

Aug 10th, 2020 28m 45s

Among the first news about the COVID-19 pandemic involved the shipping industry. Reports about passengers stranded at sea on cruise lines, cargo and cruise ships alike not being allowed to dock out of fear of infected passengers and crew membe

What’s Next for the Caribbean: Priorities Come to Roost, a conversation with Scott McDonald, Ph.D, Chief Economist, Smith’s Research & Gradings

Jul 27th, 2020 42m 15s

The shock of the pandemic to Caribbean economies across the board has been seismic and is occurring during a worldwide health crisis and global geopolitical shifts between east and west which have huge implications for the Caribbean. With the

Caribbean Jewry: A Diverse Community

Jul 13th, 2020 29m 41s

When one thinks of the Caribbean, typically he/she would think of a region of African descendants, and of course, European settlers who colonized the region in the late 15th century. The history of the Jews in Latin America began with Conversos

An Orthodox Rabbi’s Journey from Brooklyn to Jamaica

Jul 10th, 2020 27m 18s

The convergence of cultures and its influence on how we relate to one another have always been fascinating to me. For some time now, I’ve been on a personal journey to deepen my understanding of my own Jamaican culture, for example, the divers

Cultural Diplomacy and Channelling Bob Marley

Jun 29th, 2020 33m 12s

In a world where the international market for cultural goods is larger than the markets for steel, automobiles, or textiles, the Caribbean is developing market driven frameworks to exploit the region’s cultural and creative industries in recogn

Caribbean Regional Stock Exchanges: More than Beaches

Jun 15th, 2020 34m 6s

Though the Caribbean is well-known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant music, it has an emerging capital market that should not be ignored. As many as twelve national stock exchanges can be found in the region. In addition, the Caribbean is

Caribbean Economic Recovery Post Pandemic

Jun 1st, 2020 23m 47s

The pandemic has put to a test conventional economic structures across the globe, including in the Caribbean. It will not be business as usual going forward and for this edition, Dr. Stephen Metzger, Economics Professor at Fordham University s

Introducing Dr. Geneive Brown Metzger

May 20th, 2020 9m 34s

From immigrant to foreign diplomat—a Jamaican-born American shares her voice on what shaped her and why she is motivated to launch a podcast especially now, when the globe is under the biggest challenge of a century, the Coronavirus. She remin

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Introducing Diplomatically Speaking The Podcast

May 13th, 2020 2m 34s

Originally a radio show, Diplomatically Speaking The Podcast is hosted by Dr. Geneive Brown Metzger, former senior Caribbean diplomat. Diplomatically Speaking will feature conversations with leaders on the front line of U.S. and Caribbean inte

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