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2015: ‘Enhancing our collective capacity to achieve economic stability and growth…’ – CARICOM…
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) We have come to the end of what has been an exacting year for most of our Member States and their citizens
Trinidad Receives $40 Million CDB Loan for Energy Policy Changes
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Michelle Henderson
When rhythm, melody and prose unite, there’s magic. A song can soothe the angry heart, bring joy to the saddest of souls and inspire a generation to succeed.
Barbados & Cuba Discuss Sports & Culture
Barbados and Cuba are seeking to deepen their collaboration in sports and culture.
Mighty Sparrow – Person of the Year for NY Magazine
NEW YORK, Dec. 28, CMC – A United States-based publication has named calypsonian Slinger Francisco, popularly known as The Mighty Sparrow, as its “Person of the Year.”
IMF extends interest waiver for low income countries
WASHINGTON, DC, USA — Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries are to benefit from an extension of interest waiver for low-income countries from the Washington based International Monetary Fun
New York pays tribute to the “Calypso Queen of the World”
NEW YORK, United States, Sunday December 28, 2014, CMC – Though she was barely able to walk because of gout, Calypso Rose was still able to woo her audience, as Brooklyn paid tribu
Haiti plays key role in restoration of Cuba-US relations
CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Office of the President of Haiti has indicated that President Michel Martelly made a
Jamaica Minister wants more international support for Caribbean
KINGSTON, December 21, 2014 -Finance and Planning Minister, Dr.
Message by Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (…
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) As we come to the end of 2014, it must be marked as a milestone year for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
What Future for the ACP-EU Partnership Post-2015?
BRUSSELS, Dec 12 2014 (IPS) - “There are still prospects for a meaningful ACP-EU partnership, capable of contributing and responding concretely and effectively to the objectives of promoting and at
With Austrian funding, UNIDO to help establish Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy…
(UNIDO, Vienna) The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Austrian Development Agency (ADA), the operational unit of Austrian Development Cooperation, today signed a 1.
Cayman islands relaxes immigration policy for business visitors
San Juan, Dec 19 (EFE).- The Cayman Islands government has approved amendments to its immigration policy to allow short-term business travelers to remain in the country for up to 10 working days wi
Climate Change Creates New Geography of Food
LIMA, Dec 12 2014 (IPS) - The magnitude of the climate changes brought about by global warming and the alterations in rainfall patterns are modifying the geography of food production in the tropics
Dominican Stakeholders strategize towards a National CSME Communication Plan
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, December 17, 2014 - The Dominica Ministry of Employment, Trade, Industry and Diaspora Affairs, in partnership with the CARICOM Secretariat, is developing a CSME Communicat
Jamaica welcomes US policy shift towards Cuba
Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller says the Government of Jamaica enthusiastically welcomes the joint announcement in Washington and Havana today of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations b
An Interview with Saint Lucia’s SERVICES Go Global Trainers
SGG Trainer Interview - Listen here!
The Saint Lucia Coalition of Service Industries (SLCSI) is embarking