Certification through CBT comes to the Caribbean

With the introduction of a new system of computer-based testing (CBT), Internal Auditors seeking the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification with the Institute of Internal Auditors can now do so year-round. The 4-part certification includes testing on Internal Audit’s role in Governance, Risk and Control, Conducting the Internal Audit engagement,

1st National Bank Associates with CFSC

At the launching of 1st National Bank St Lucia Limited December 13, 2005, Sir K Dwight Venner Governor of the Caribbean Central Bank in his address said: “It is the supreme irony of our times that more and more West Indians are inter-marrying and an increasing number share workplace experiences on a daily basis,

Scotia Bank, Grenada has new Head

A Kittitian banker with extensive regional and international experience is Scotiabank’s new Country Head in Grenada.
Robert Frederick, a 36-year veteran in banking fresh from a five-year stint as Scotiabank’s Country Manager in Dominica, was recently appointed as Country Manager, Grenada following the retirement of Bill Robinson.

Bread Line for Small Business Persons

Faced with challenges that if not effectively dealt with will see a number of small business persons joining the bread line, the St. Lucia Industrial and Small Business Association (SLISBA) Wednesday pledged to assist small business persons understand the environment in which they operate and do away with excesses. Hilton Jn Baptiste, the Association’s President,

About The PMP Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is professional credential recognition, managed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The PMI is a global organization, headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA, which supports practitioners with project management credentials that objectively assess experience, education and practical knowledge.

CMMB Market WRAP

Equity trading slowed down on the Eastern Caribbean Stock Exchange as Dominica Electricity Services and ECFH traded a total of 275 stocks, both holding firm on their previous market prices. In bond news, the Government of Antigua & Barbuda will auction EC$17million of 91 day T Bills on February 5th. In related news,

Sandals Resorts To Enjoy Unlimited C&W Talk Time

The Caribbean’s leading full-service telecommunications service provider has equipped the Caribbean’s leading hotel chain with the ability to stay in touch throughout the region. A signature deal between Cable & Wireless Jamaica (C&WJ) and Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has seen C&W providing Sandals with a regional mobile closed user group service.

SMALL BUSINESS CORNER

SLISBA’s Press Launch on Wednesday 30th, July, 2008 was a success. Hon. Rufus Bousquet, Minister for Trade, Industry, Commerce, Consumer Affairs & Investment in endorsing Small Business Month – August 2008 called upon the nation to recognize SLISBA for the work it is doing. President Hilton Jn Baptiste in his remarks alluded to the declining oil prices,