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St. Kitts steps up efforts to harness geothermal energy
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, Friday July 17, 2015 – The St. Kitts and Nevis government says it has ramped up its pursuit of geothermal energy as it seeks to expand renewable energy alternatives.
International Development Partners Invest In Caribbean Disaster Risk Management
Bridgetown, Barbados, July 16th, 2015 (CDB) - The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has joined forces with the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development of Canada and the Department for I
CDEMA participates in Rotary Clubs of Barbados, UNDP Model UN Programme
Bridgetown, Barbados (CDEMA) – The Deputy Executive Director (DED) of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Ms.
Agriculture Ministry Endorses H2K Organic Stimulants
The Ministry of Agriculture is endorsing the use of the Health 2000 (H2K) AGRO line of organic stimulants in Jamaica in an effort to boost soil health and crop productivity.
Agriculture Minister Reiterates Importance of Food Security
Agriculture Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, has again underscored the importance of food safety, as the Government seeks to reduce the imbalance between imports and exports.
Caribbean Cannot Waste Its Democracy—Owen Arthur
Former Barbadian Prime Minister, Owen Arthur, has strongly commended Jamaica’s social partnership thrust, saying the Caribbean cannot afford to “waste its democracy” like some other nat
Global warming is ticking time bomb for the Caribbean, expert says
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique, Wednesday July 22, 2015, IPS – A leading geothermal expert warns that the small island states in the Caribbean face “a ticking time bomb” due to the effects of glob
Building Geographical Indications for the Caribbean’s Origin-Linked Products
The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) opened the two-day sub-regional workshop on branding and the use of geographical
Carifesta XII ready and waiting Four Haitian cities in the spotlight
Boukman Eksperyans, one of Haiti's best known music bands, had guests on their feet as Carifesta XII was launched in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince last Tuesday.
Region’s premier tourism conference to focus on growth through innovation
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – A theme has been announced for the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO)’s State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Curaçao from 21-23 October.
PAHO/WHO issues warning as study shows high rates of harmful alcohol consumption in Caribbean
WASHINGTON, United States, Wednesday July 22, 2015 – Three CARICOM nations have been identified as having the highest rates of harmful alcohol consumption in the Americas, and the Pan American
More than five million people registered to vote in Haiti
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Jul 21, CMC – More than 5.8 million people have been registered to vote in the elections to be held in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country later this ye
Caribbean Sex Workers Trained in Advocacy for Health Care Rights
Thirty (30) sex workers from six Caribbean countries are now equipped to better advocate for their right to appropriate health care and to help their peers to do the same.
‘ANIMATED IDEAS’ Bootcamp
For the first time in Animae Caribe Festivals fifteen-year history, region-wide participation will be achieved.
Sharing of ideas can boost regional education standards – Education Minister
A call was made by Minister of Education Dr. Rupert Roopnaraine, for more efficient sharing of information and ideas on the challenges facing the education systems across the Caribbean.
Premier Rufus Ewing and Minister of Border Control Attends Pre-JMC In Bermuda
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Thursday July 23, 2015
CDB approves financing for solar photovoltaic plant in Anguilla
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Thursday July 23, 2015 – The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a US$2.34 million loan to finance the installation and commissioning of a 1 Megawatt Solar Pholtovol
Caribbean Development Bank Strengthens Haiti’s Efforts to Improve Access to Sanitation Services
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – On July 16, 2015, the Caribbean Development Bank’s Board of Directors approved USD211,000 in financing to help strengthen Haiti’s technical capacity to improve its population
CARPHA visit covers tourism and health
CARPHA continues to advocate collaboration between health and tourism sectors to jointly address the critical link between tourism and health.
Caribbean Fights to Protect High-Value, Declining Species
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jul 6 2015 (IPS) - Threats from climate change, declining reefs, overfishing and possible loss of several commercial species are driving the rollout of new policy measures t