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Jamaica Finalizing $50 Million “Growth and Competitiveness” Project
Jamaica’s government is currently in the midst of finalizing a $50 million “growth and competitiveness” project with the World Bank, according to Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister Anthon
The region signs on to plan to manage the Flying Fish
BELIZE, MAY 24 - A historic Flying Fish Fisheries Policy has been endorsed by the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism’s (CRFM) Ministerial Council.
Using IP to Enhance Business
The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) launched its latest initiative on the subject of intellectual property (IP): a series of private sector IP clinics which will take place
Citizens need statistics to hold governments accountable – PM Mitchell tells High Level Forum
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Citizens of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) need appropriate statistics to hold their “governments and all serious stakeholders, acco
Data revolution must be powered by ICT – Prime Minister Mitchell
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Information and Communication technology (ICT) has to be the tool that powers the data revolution that will be used for the sustainable
Remarks by Mr. McDonald Thomas, Operations Officer Caribbean Development Bank at the High-Level…
I bring you greetings from the management and staff of the Caribbean Development Bank and convey the President’s best wishes for a very successful Forum and associated side meetings.
Region’s youth set to become CSME-savvy
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Over twenty-five CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) from across the region are expected to participate in a CARIC
Keynote Address by Dr. the Rt. Hon. Keith C. Mitchell Prime Minister of Grenada At the Second High…
I am delighted to warmly welcome everyone to the Isle of Spice and especially to this important Forum.
Opening remarks by Dr. Philomen Harrison Project Director, Regional Statistics Second High Level…
On behalf of the Deputy Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Manorma Soeknandan, I am happy to deliver these Opening Remarks on the occasion of the Second High Level
Welcome Remarks By Mike J. Sylvester, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry Of Finance And Energy…
It is indeed an honour and privilege for me to chair this morning’s opening ceremony and to offer very brief welcoming remarks at this very important highlevel forum on statistics.
Cybercrime in focus at ICT talks
A meeting of Caribbean Commonwealth officials with responsibility for ICT will bring the region’s eGovernance and cybercrime issues squarely into focus.
Caribbean Development Bank returns to ‘stable’ outlook following ratings review
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados -- The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has welcomed Standard and Poor’s revision of its outlook from "negative" to “stable” and affirmation of its “AA/A-1+” status on long a
Regional commissioners and military chiefs discuss crime and security
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad -- The CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security convened the 18th joint meeting of the standing committees of commissioners of police and military chiefs (CPMC
Spotlight on importance of statistics to Regional development
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Regional policy-makers and other high level officials will gather in St.
Communiqué Issued at The Conclusion of The Seventeenth Meeting of The Council for Foreign And…
The Seventeenth Meeting of the Council for Foreign and Community Relations (COFCOR) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) took place in Georgetown, Guyana, on 20-21 May 2014, under the chairmanshi
CARICOM Council of Ministers to deliberate on third draft of Five-year Strategic Plan
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the Community Council of Ministers of the Caribbean Community will deliberate on t
Haiti: World Bank Approves $58 Million Grant For Agriculture
The World Bank has approved a $58 million grant targeting improved access to local markets and services for agriculture in Haiti.
Barbados to Develop “Blueprint” For Science, Technology Education
Barbados’ government says it is planning to develop a “blueprint” to reform its Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) teaching across its education system.
Caribbean Classrooms of the Future Initiative Launched in Trinidad and Tobago with the OAS, Virtual…
A series of technologically advanced classrooms, designed to benefit thousands of students and educators in schools across the Caribbean, is being launched following a commitment from internation
GWP-C Spearheads the Launch of New Tools and Resources for the Caribbean Water Sector
As part of the two-day Meeting of Regional Partners in Water and Wastewater, the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C), the United Nations Environment Programme, Caribbean Regional Coordinatin












