Turkey gives US$2M more to Caricom development fund

The Caricom Development Fund (CDF) has received a second contribution of US$2 million from the Government of Turkey in less than a year.

A release from the CDF said that the funds which will contribute to the capital fund, will be allocated in consultation with the Turkish authorities to projects submitted by eligible Caricom member states.   CDF’s CEO, Ambassador Lorne McDonnough thanked the Turkish government for its contribution, noting that it confirmed Turkey’s confidence in the work being done by the CDF.

“Both contributions are the result of discussions over the last three years between the