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Cooperation and Integration still important – European Union Ambassador
Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Eastern Caribbean Countries, OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM, Ambassador Mikael Barfod said Friday was a difficult day to work out what the Briti
CARICOM should have all Members States on board - DSG.
CARICOM Deputy Secretary General Dr. Manorma Soeknandan says that CARICOM should not go through the recent EU experience whereby the United Kingdom decided to leave that grouping.
Chairman of the CARICOM Commission on the Economy advises Member States to take advantage of…
Chairman of the CARICOM Commission on the Economy, Barbados Senator Darcy Boyce says it does CARICOM Member States no good when concessionary funds are allowed to go to waste. Mr.
UK’s exit from EU a threat to the Caribbean, warns region’s top academic
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sunday June 26, 2016 – Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Sir Hilary Beckles has warned the region to brace for the impact of the United Kingdom’s (UK) br
Good family health contributes to strong economy – Premier Ewing
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos - Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr.
CARICOM still relevant in region- Minister Greenidge
Stronger mechanisms, dialogue and greater awareness are among some of the efforts the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) needs to undertake to ensure its continued effectiveness.
PAHO says it has strong strategy to support countries affected by Zika
WASHINGTON, United States, Friday June 24, 2016 – The long-term outlook for the Americas resulting from the Zika virus outbreak is uncertain and the number of people affected is difficult to gauge,
CARICOM Deputy Secretary-General calls for increased implementation of a major Financing Agreement…
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Deputy Secretary General Dr.
CARPHA and TCI launch TCI CARE Tourism & Health Programme
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, June 22, 2016: In a determined response to ensuring the health and safety of its visitors and residents, the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in collaboration with t
Inaction on Climate Change could lead to enormous costs for the Caribbean
Unless bold steps are taken now to eliminate the risks from Climate Change “future generations are in big trouble and for the Caribbean the trouble is massive “.
CARICOM decriminalisation of marijuana report expected next month
Gonsalves: consulations may last another year
Community involvement key in eliminating zika-carrying mosquito
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 23, 2016 (SKNIS): Retired entomologist Dr.
Caribbean weighs in on BREXIT implications
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has begun responding to the news that Britain has voted to leave the
Positive Communication at Home Reduces Risk of Depression Among Youths
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, June 23, 2016: Young people between the ages of 15 – 19 years old who have a positive home environment are less likely to be depressed, even if they have experienc
Commonwealth ICT ministers endorse CTO’s four-year strategic plan at 2016 meeting
Outcomes of the biennial ministerial meeting held in London also include:
Energy-efficiency strategy coming for the Caribbean
THE CARIBBEAN is, within the next two or so years, to have an energy efficiency strategy that should serve the growth agenda of various islands.
Caribbean region must boost efforts to prepare for increased drought – UN report
Climate change is expected to increase the intensity and frequency of droughts in the Caribbean, so countries in the region must enhance their capabilities to deal with this and other extreme weath