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Adolescent Pregnancy is not just a Health issue - UNFPA
UNFPA Sub-regional Office for the Caribbean has embarked on a sexual and reproductive health information programme, to increase awareness about the health and development challenges posed by adoles
Caribbean specialists acquire new expertise for adding value to cassava
A meeting supported by IICA, the European Union, and Colombia’s Presidential Agency for International Cooperation enabled specialists engaged in promoting the crop to learn about new forms
No arbitrary legalisation of ganja, says AG
Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs Basil Williams on Wednesday said while he is in support of non-custodial sentences for persons found in possession of small amounts of marijuana, coun
CTO launches Travel Trends Report 2015 at World Travel Market
LONDON, UK – The Caribbean Tourism Organiation (CTO) today launched its UK and European Travel Industry Trends & Insight Report 2015, p
Caribbean to get support from UNESCO to meet Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) will be providing support to Caribbean countries to enable them
Conformity Assessment Bodies
Conformity Assessment Bodies across CARIFORUM States were encouraged on Monday to work together to build a stronger network to improve the quality and ease of regional and international trade.
Youth Month 2015 Observed Under The Theme “give Youth A Voice, Inspire Greatness”
Youth Month 2015 is celebrated during November under the theme “Give Youth a Voice and Inspire Greatness.”
Climate change could cost Caribbean millions annually
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – Caribbean countries have been warned that if left unchecked, climate-related natural disasters, especially hurricane and drought, could result in losses estimated at US$
CARICOM panel recommends WICB be dissolved
The Independent Review Panel of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Sub-Committee on Cricket Governance has recommended that the West Indies Cricket Board (WI
CTA, IICA agree to create concrete agriculture linkages
(caribnewsdesk) Work on providing Caribbean peoples and businesses more nutritious foods and linking agriculture with tourism was Friday taken a step further with the inking of an agreement between
Worldwatch Creates First Ever Sustainable Caribbean Roadmap
The Worldwatch Institute has released the first ever sustainable energy roadmap for the Caribbean to achieve 48% renewable energy generation by 2027.
St. Kitts and Nevis students gain first-hand experiences through CSME
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (SKNIS): Nineteen tertiary students from the Federation of St.
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Weigh in on their role in society
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors in the Federation have weighed in on their role in society, as well as youth issues in St.
Guyana gets US$350,000 under CBSI
Guyana has received an additional US$350, 000 under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), to support its law enforcement and narcotics control interventions.
Caribbean Region Needs To Focus On The Well-being Of Its Citizens, Says Minister Of National Security
The safety and security of citizens is of grave importance and there is a call for countries in the region to shift from traditional concepts of state security to a broader multi-dimensional concep
Jamaica Energy Ministry promoting culture of conservation among youth
The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is promoting energy conservation and efficiency among the nation’s youth through its annually staged
Caribbean gets first Tourism and Hospitality investment guide
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in association with the Caribb
UN Targets “Hidden Source” for Development Funding
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 5 2015 (IPS) - The United Nations has estimated a hefty funding requirement of over 3.5 trillion to 5.0 trillion dollars per year for the implementation of its ambitious post-20
Zika Virus Reaches the Caribbean Community
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, November 12, 2015. On November 09, 2015, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) confirmed five (5) case of Zika virus in a territory
CARICOM opportunities to come through education, says Barbados ambassador
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados’ ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Robert Morris, is of the view that however the nation evolves, it will be based on the efforts and contribu