Tag: 2024-09-12

Belize Senators Advance Caribbean Digital Economy at Miami Workshop

Digital transformation in the Caribbean took a significant step forward as Senators Carolyn Trench-Sandiford and Isabel Bennett-Moody participated in a key workshop in Miami focused on digital economies. The event, titled  “The Role of Parliaments in Transforming Digital Economies in the Caribbean,” took place on September 7 and 8, 2024. 

The workshop gathered lawmakers and senators from 13 CARICOM countries and the US Congress to discuss how parliaments can drive digital change. 

The sessions covered how to create and support policies that enhance digital growth. The workshop provided a platform for sharing useful strategies and ideas.

All travel expenses for Trench-Sandiford and Bennett-Moody were covered by the event organisers. 

DFC and NIME Team Up to Support Women-Own Businesses in Belize

Women entrepreneurs in Belize are set to gain significant support as the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Belize International Network for Women in Business (NIME) announce a new partnership aimed at advancing women-owned businesses and driving economic growth in Belize.

The partnership is designed to align DFC’s goal of becoming the “Bank for Women” with NIME’s mission to support women-led enterprises. In an official press release, it states that DFC will provide financial resources and business development support to NIME members. “We are proud to partner with NIME to support the growth and success of women-led businesses in Belize… By providing the necessary tools and support to women entrepreneurs, we aim to create lasting, positive impacts in both their personal and professional lives,” stated DFC. 

NIME echoed this sentiment: “Our aim is to continue to establish synergies with institutions like DFC who understand the importance of investment in women-owned businesses and the support needed for our women entrepreneurs at the micro, small, and medium levels.”

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