Kingston, Jamaica, June 14, 2026, 17:04 (EST)
- IFC is looking to put as much as US$15 million into the CCRF Debt Sub-Fund. It’s the group’s first debt fund investment in the Caribbean.
- The fund is aiming for US$75 million, with the potential to go as high as US$125 million. It’s looking to put money into mid-sized companies and resilience-focused projects.
- The financing targets 13 countries in the Caribbean, with a focus on seven main sectors.
IFC is putting up to US$15 million into the Caribbean Community Resilience Fund Debt Sub-Fund. Sygnus runs the fund, set up alongside the CARICOM Development Fund. The move targets more long-term capital for the Caribbean. IFC called this its first debt fund deal in the region.
CCRF Debt Sub-Fund is looking to raise US$75 million and could boost that target to US$125 million. IFC said it’s committing up to US$5 million in the senior tranche and as much as US$10 million into the mezzanine piece. IFC also said as much as 70% of the capital will go to loans for medium-sized businesses. The rest is set for resilience and sustainability projects.
Funds are moving to Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. Target sectors are energy, water, agriculture, housing, transportation, financial services, and ICT.
Sygnus Co-Founder, President and CEO Berisford Grey said, “Building a more resilient and sustainable Caribbean is central to Sygnus’ mission.” The company called the investment a key milestone for the CCRF platform and private-sector financing in the region. IFC
IFC’s latest deal lands while small Caribbean countries struggle with limited credit. The group says domestic credit stands at just 32.8% of GDP, and there’s a funding gap above US$22 billion. That’s lifting calls for more flexible capital to back businesses and jobs.
CARICOM Development Fund is rolling out the CCRF, a new blended-finance fund set up for climate resilience and economic stability. Sygnus Capital Limited takes on management. The program includes US$7.5 million for technical help, with the goal to support enterprises working on resilience projects.
Regional organizations are seeking more private money for climate adaptation. According to IDB Invest, the CCRF fund is looking at medium-sized companies and projects tied to economic resilience and climate measures. Sectors include renewables, transport, ICT, finance, agriculture, and sustainable housing.
Laois Ladies set for IFC relegation battle as Wexford bag five goals
Wexford, Ireland, June 14, 2026, 23:04 (Irish Standard Time)
- Wexford got past Laois 5-12 to 2-14 in Group 3 of the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship.
- Wexford goes to the quarter-finals. Laois ends up bottom of the group.
- Wexford’s Amy Wilson finished with two goals. Emily Lacey put up 1-10 for Laois.
Wexford booked a spot in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship quarter-finals, pushing past Laois 5-12 to 2-14 in Group 3 at Chadwicks Wexford Park. GAA.ie and The Irish Times reported Wexford’s win in Sunday’s Intermediate Championship results, confirming their place in the last eight.
Laois lost, so the contest became a fight to avoid relegation, not a shot at moving on. Laois LGFA referred to the upcoming Wexford clash as crucial after both squads played Clare. According to LaoisToday, Laois were aware a draw or win would keep them up, but a loss would put them into a relegation semi-final.
Laois went down early to Wexford but got back in it with scores from Emily Lacey, Fiona Dooley, Mia Branagan and Sarah Larkin. Branagan also found the net. Wexford came back, with Ciara Banville, Orlaith Byrne, and Ciara Bridges each scoring goals to close the gap by half-time. Laois held a lead at the break, 1-12 to 3-3.
Wexford pulled ahead after halftime. Aoife Cullen hit two points to even it up, then Amy Wilson added a fourth goal for Wexford. Wilson netted again in the 45th minute, putting Laois out of reach. Lacey managed a late goal for Laois but Wexford’s margin stood.
Wilson scored 2-0 for Wexford and Cullen put up 0-10, landing a goal and three frees. Laois answered with 1-10 from Lacey, and Branagan finished on 1-1. Laura Marie Maher, Dooley and Larkin had a point each.
Clare lead Group 3 in the LGFA with six points, with Wexford just behind on three. Laois remain at the bottom after two defeats and have yet to get on the board. Wexford now go through, but Laois face a fight to stay up. Close matches and goals conceded have put them under pressure.
