CDB’s 56th Annual Meeting to seek solutions for uncertain times

Published on March 23, 2026

Top-level Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) leadership, senior regional government officials, and global development finance decision-makers will convene in The Bahamas from June 1–5, 2026, for the 56th Annual Meeting of the CDB’s Board of Governors.

Against a backdrop of global volatility, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty, deliberations will centre on the theme “Forging the Caribbean’s Future: Strategic Solutions for Uncertain Times.”

The announcement was made today during an official media launch held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel Baha Mar in Nassau.

Speaking at the event, Senator The Honourable Michael B. Halkitis, CDB Governor for The Bahamas and Chair of the Board of Governors, said, “Today’s gathering marks more than the start of preparations for an important meeting. It represents the beginning of a renewed conversation about the future of the Caribbean”.

CDB President, Mr. Daniel M. Best said the five-day gathering will be an opportunity to translate regional challenges into actionable solutions.

“The Annual Meeting provides a strategic moment for the Caribbean, an opportunity for our leaders, governments, development institutions, private sector, youth, and international partners to come together to identify practical solutions that can help the Region navigate uncertainty while unlocking the opportunities that lie ahead,” the Bank President explained.