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Caribbean Nations Sign off on Cyber Crime Action Plan
Priority areas in the action plan include training, legislation, technical capacity and law enforcement.
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The Caribbean Consultative Working Group (CCWG) - Door is open for civil society in CARICOM processes
Devon Gardner, Programme Manager for CARICOM Energy, has said that civil society input is critical for the Ca
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Germany and CARICOM take the Cooperation in Energy to another Level
The Caribbean Renewable Energy Development Programme (CREDP) is handing over the baton to the Renewable and Energy Efficiency Technical Assistance project in March 2016.
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WHO declares Zika an International Public Health Emergency
The World Health Organization declared the spread of Zika and an associated birth defect an international public health emergency Monday, freeing funds to combat the disease.
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Sir Ronald Sanders with Haitian Senate President, Jocelerme Privet
OAS delegation welcomes constructive discussions in Haiti
The Special Mission of the Organisation of American States (OAS) to Haiti, headed by the Chair of the Permanent Council, Ambassador of Antigua and B
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CELAC adopts CARICOM’s call for reparations
The Community of Latin and American States CELAC Parliamentary group has adopted the Caribbean Community’s (CARICOM) call for reparations for native genocide and the enslavement of African people i
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CARPHA Stresses the Need for a Coordinated Regional Response to Zika
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. February 2, 2016.  On February 1st, 2016, Dr.
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Grenadian youth exposed to possibilities in Agribusiness
A group of youngsters from Grenada were recently involved in Youth in Agriculture Business Forum hosted by the Forum of the
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Jamaica Can Be Major Player In Animation Industry – Paulwell
Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says, Jamaica has the potential to be a major player in the multibillion dollar global animation industry,Garfield L.
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‘Don’t panic’ – CTO, CHTA compiles FAQs on zika, travel to Caribbean
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) and the Caribbean Hotel & T
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CARICOM Strengthens Consumer Protection in the CSME
As 2016 gets underway, the CARICOM Secretariat continues its drive toward a fully functioning single market with consumer protection training for CSME-participating Member States kicking off this m
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CARPHA Observes World Cancer Day
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. February 4, 2016.
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Presddent Granger, second from left, Minister of Agriculture, Guyana, Mr Noel Holder, with CARDI’s Executive Director, Mr. Barton Clarke and Technical Services Manager, Mr. Francis Asiedu at the Ministry of the Presidency on Thursday (Photo via
President Granger meets CARDI officials
President David Granger, in his capacity asCARICOM‘s Lead Head of Government with responsibility for Agriculture, on Thursday, met officials fr
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Haiti’s President Michel Joseph Martelly, in the presence of the members of the cabinet, members of Parliament and of the diplomatic corps, on Saturday signed the agreement with the presidents of the two houses of parliament to end the country&
President Martelly signs agreement to end political stalemate
 Haiti’s outgoing President Michel Martelly on Saturday reached an agreement with parliament to form a caretaker government when he leaves power ton Sunday.
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Industry Minister Donville Inniss says the Caribbean offers the best potential for export of Barbadian goods and services.  (Photo credit Caribbean360)
Barbados aims to boost exports to region and beyond
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Friday February 5, 2016 – Industry Minister Donville Inniss says Barbados needs to increase its export of goods and services to the rest of the world and the Caribbean re
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Principal Director of the Culture and Creative Industries Policy Division in the Ministry of Youth and Culture, Dr. Janice Lindsay, says a committee will prepare the documents needed so reggae can be listed.
Jamaica begins process to get reggae inscribed on UNESCO cultural heritage list
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday February 9, 2016 – Jamaica’s Ministry of Youth and Culture is moving to have reggae inscribed on the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UN
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Free Movement of Labour workshop underway in Belize
Belize City, 10th February, 2016 – Twenty Belizeans from the private sector, public sector and union representatives attended day one of a two-day workshop on the Free Movement of Labour in Belize
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Survey shows Caribbean tourism growth driving increases in employment and investments
CORAL GABLES, USA -- The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has released the results of its first annual industry performance and outlook survey, indicating a cautious, but positive per
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