World Bank Caribbean

04/09/2026

Based in Barbados, Ms. Green will represent the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), working with governments and the private sector to advance job creation and sustainable development across the sub-region.

A Jamaican national, Ms. Green also brings a rare combination of multilateral and government experience.

03/09/2026

Across the Caribbean, hurricane season tests families, communities, and national budgets every single year. This short film travels to Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to hear how people prepare on the ground — securing roofs, storing water, looking out for elderly and vulnerable neighbours — and how their governments prepare on the balance sheet, through a financing tool called the Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (CAT DDO).

A CAT DDO is a contingent line of credit from the World Bank. The idea is simple: the financing is arranged before disaster strikes, so that the moment a government declares a national emergency, pre-approved funds can be released — in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' case, within 24 to 48 hours of an eligible shock being verified. That speed is the difference between scrambling for liquidity and moving straight to recovery.

Across the Caribbean, hurricane season tests families, communities,...

01/09/2026

🤩 The WBG Young Professionals Program offers a unique opportunity to build technical expertise, gain international experience, and contribute to projects that address the world’s most pressing development challenges. Hear from current young professionals and apply for the new call for applications!

⏳️ Application period: September 1-30
🙌 New cohort starts in Washington, DC in September 2027
ℹ️ https://bit.ly/46v14n2

☑️ ELIGIBILITY
➤ Minimum graduate-level degree or a higher qualification in a relevant field, completed before September start date.
➤ 2 to 6 years of professional experience in related work area.
➤ Applicants must hold the nationality of a World Bank Group member country, as demonstrated by an officially issued passport or equivalent document.
➤ An excellent command of spoken and written English is mandatory. Fluency in additional languages is considered an advantage and may strengthen your application.

31/08/2026

On Wednesday 26 August 2026, Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett met with the World Bank’s Division Director for the Caribbean, Dr Achim Fock at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters in Georgetown, Guyana 🇬🇾 .

Discussions centered on connectivity, food security, the movement of goods and people across the Region, strengthening agricultural productivity, and how AI might be integrated into all aspects of economic and social development.

28/08/2026

A partnership powering the clean-energy transition.

When development partners work together, countries benefit. In Grenada and Dominica, collaboration between the World Bank Group and the Caribbean Development Bank is helping advance renewable energy and unlock the region’s geothermal potential.

By combining financing, knowledge, and technical expertise, we're supporting countries in advancing their development priorities while making the best use of limited resources.

Learn more: https://www.caribank.org/newsroom/news-and-events/caribbean-development-bank-and-world-bank-activate-action-plan-boosting-regional-resilience-and?fbclid=IwY2xjawT-i05wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUd0QlpRNTFFaDdnellHUXJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCldEM4V7oQxTAvHB6WmdZ959HEpIvDbxLbz9SlmtH-026oZZTBNhws60oHo_aem_af9O6w27MrMmWCGWZmREpg

26/08/2026

25/08/2026

The World Bank Group is supporting the Caribbean to modernize utilities, reduce inefficiencies, and link financing to results.

Access is no longer enough. People expect safe, reliable water services on demand.

In many parts of the Caribbean, households now have access to piped...

24/08/2026

Walk into a primary school classroom in Barbados and you see all the right elements: eager and curious kids, dedicated teachers, and a culture that truly values education. Visit a place like the Oceana Innovation Hub and you are wowed by the innovative use of eco-friendly features that come together to create a learning environment supporting young people with high aspirations and potential.

This reality reflects a genuine and sustained commitment by the Government of Barbados to building human capital. The country allocates nearly 5 percent of GDP to education—a level comparable to high-income countries and well above the Latin America and Caribbean average. Even more importantly, education expenditures have been protected during crises, including episodes of fiscal austerity and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Walk into a primary school classroom in Barbados and you see all the right elements: eager and curious kids, dedicated teachers, and a culture that truly values education. Visit a place like the Oceana Innovation Hub and you are wowed by the innovative use of eco-friendly features that come togeth...

20/08/2026

Looking to build a career at the forefront of global development?

Join the upcoming World Bank Group Young Professionals Program Information Session to learn more about the World Bank Group's flagship leadership development program for exceptional professionals committed to tackling the world's most pressing development challenges.

The session will provide an inside look at the program, including the selection process, international rotations, training and mentorship opportunities, and the chance to work across the World Bank, IFC, and MIGA. Participants will also learn what distinguishes successful candidates and how to prepare a competitive application.

Whether your interests are in infrastructure, private sector development, climate, finance, health, or technology, the Young Professionals Program offers a unique opportunity to contribute to solutions that improve lives around the world.

Register here: https://www.worldbank.org/en/events/2026/09/01/world-bank-group-young-professional-program-information-session-1?fbclid=IwY2xjawT0CkdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUxNaUNueU5tR2dVU1BtWE5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQZ7IKuN5bAAKJinWvlMqmA8arzXA_7C1_4S5nfrA29oawe-3TW0q_GKVapk_aem_ZY1in178iGF3zv6TSaiqHw