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Law Students Across the Caribbean Join Together to Participate in World Day Against Trafficking In…
Students across law schools in the Caribbean joined hands to participate in a global online campaign to raise awareness on World Day Against Trafficking In Persons.
Draft National Youth Policy completed; to be sent to President, Education Minister
A draft National Youth Policy 2015 has been completed and a copy of it will soon be in the hands of President David Granger and Minister of Education Dr.
ECTEL says telecoms stakeholders need to find ways to increase broadband uptake in Caribbean
Telecommunications service providers, consumers, regulators and policymakers need to engage in constructive discussions to address the factors contributing to slow uptake of broadband in the Caribb
UN hosts campaign for International Youth Day
The engagement and participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable human development.
Caribbean Seeks to Provide Additional Support to Existing Investors
Targeting existing investors to reinvest in the Caribbean and creating linkages in the domestic economy between investors and local suppliers to drive investment growth were issues at the centre of
SG extends ‘hearty congratulations’ on Jamaica’s 53rd Independence anniversary
To mark the occasion, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, dispatched a congratulatory message to Prime Mini
Antigua and Barbuda moving to join CCJ
ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda says it is moving towards joining the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), as the island’s final court.
Caribbean countries reach agreement on draft document ahead of special UN summit
UNITED NATIONS (CMC) – The United Nations says all of its 193 members, including those in the Caribbean, have reached agreement on the draft outcome document that will constitute the
Caribbean countries take part in the Regional Colloquium of the Codex Alimentarius
Montevideo, Uruguay, August 4, 2015 (IICA). A Codex Alimentarius colloquium, a meeting in which 22 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries will endeavor to establish comm
Jamaica expanding cassava industry with help from Colombia
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Tuesday August 4, 2015 – Government is moving to expand the cassava industry through partnerships with the private sector and the University of the West Indies, with support
CARIFESTA- its symbolism, history, development
The Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) is an exhibition of the diverse cultures of the countries and islands that are washed by the Caribbean Sea.
Young voices are heard in sustainability conversation - Jetblue and sustainable tourism
One carrier has come up with a novel approach to the issue of sustainable tourism that involves science, students and scholarships.
UNAIDS holds final virtual consultation on its 2016-2021 Strategy
UNAIDS is holding a second and final virtual consultation to review its 2016-2021 Strategy.
Employers urged to support breast-feeding in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON (CMC) – The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) has called for more employers to support breast feeding mothers in the Americas,
Animated Ideas Bootcamp to be held in October
For the first time in Animae Caribe Festival’s fifteen-year history, region-wide participation will be achieved.
Caribbean formatting climate change strategy for Paris meeting
GROS ISLET, St Lucia — Government climate negotiators and civil society groups from the Caribbean who met with artistes and journalists here last week have discussed strategies to drum up local awa
CDB reaffirms relationship with Guyana
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados— His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of Guyana and Dr.
Simpson Miller Calls for International Support to Fight Crime in Jamaica and the Caribbean
NEW YORK, NY, July 31, 2015 - Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says Jamaica and other Caribbean countries need greater international support to fight global organised criminals and reduce crime
The Bahamas calls for reform of UN Security Council
UNITED NATIONS, CMC – The Bahamas government has called for a reform of the Security Council of the United Nations saying it was necessary to deal with the changing global environment.



















