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CDB, Agri Ministry in drive to boost aquaculture
THE Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) recently hosted a workshop for staff of the Ministry of Agriculture as it seeks to support the advancement of the aquaculture sector in Guyana.
CARICOM Chairman arrives in storm-hit Dominica – met by PM and SG
CARICOM Chairman, Prime Minister of Barbados Rt. Hon. Freundel Stuart arrived in Dominica this morning for a first hand assessment of the areas affected by Tropical Storm Erika.
REETA Project donates US$1,000 towards the CARICOM Secretariat Staff Association Back-to-School Supplies Drive for Dominica
The Staff Association of the Caribbean Community Secretariat‘s initiative to assist the students of Dominica was given a boost with the contribution of US$1,000 towards the Back-to-School Supplies
Caribbean Fishing Industry Moves to Close Food Safety Gaps, Expands Markets
The Caribbean region's ability to cash in on a potentially lucrative, international export trade in fish and seafood is being held back by huge gaps in measures to protect food safety and animal he
Belize donates to Dominica recovery programme
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize is pleased to inform that the Government of Belize will make a cash contribution in the sum of US$125,000 to the Government of Dominica for its relief effo
Barbados Lends Financial Support To Dominica
The Government of Barbados has pledged US $100,000 to bolster the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s relief efforts in Dominica.
Grenada, China Sign MOU on Air Transport Cooperation
China and Grenada signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on air transport cooperation on September 11, according to a statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)'s website.
Dominica gets maximum payout from CCRIF for flood damage
The CCRIF SPC, formerly the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, has made a payment of EC$6.5 million (US$2.4 million), the maximum payable under the policy, to the government of Dom
Adoption of healthful habits…improves quality of life, reduces future health costs: CARPHA on Caribbean Wellness Day
Recognizing the threat posed by NCDs, in the Declaration of Port of Spain, CARICOM Heads of Government outlined key strategies to prevent, control and reduce NCDs through the life cours
“Discourage the consumption of products with high sugar, trans fats and salt” - SG on Caribbean Wellness Day
As we observe this year’s commemoration under the theme “Love that Body – Eat Healthy, Live Longer”, we must encourage more Member States to adopt the measures
Americas region free of rubella
The Americas region, which includes the Caribbean, has become the first region in the world to be declared free of the endemic transmission of rubella.
PAHO Helps Dominica Cope with Health Impact of Tropical Storm Erika
PAHO/WHO is coordinating with health officials in Dominica to mitigate the impact of Tropical Storm Erika, which struck the island on August 26, causing widespread damage.
Climate ‘Ripe’ for Caribbean Investment, says PM Christie
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of The Bahamas the Rt. Hon.
Caribbean achieves key Millennium Development Goals – ECLAC
Two weeks before the 193 member-states of the United Nations approve the sustainable development agenda for 2030 in New York, the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLA
UN agriculture agencies to strengthen rural employment opportunities for Caribbean youth
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have joined forces to tackle the growing level of youth unemployment
New CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General makes familarisation visits
New CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General for Trade and Economic Integration (TEI) Mr. Joseph Cox visited key Institutions and Departments during a visit to Barbados. Mr.
Bahamas PM: Creative Industries Must Feed Into Main Economic Pillars
With 60 percent of the Bahamian population under the age of 30 and a propensity for our youth for the pursuit of excellence in sports, art, music and cultural endeavours, Prime Minister the Rt.
Making Caribbean Hospitals “Smart”
The United States Agency for International Development and The Nature Conservancy have launched a major new project aimed at protecting critical marine ecosystems in the Caribbean.