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CARICOM SG meets US Global AIDS Coordinator
Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, Secretary-General of theCaribbean Community (CARICOM), on Wednesday held discussions with Ambassador Deborah Birx, M.D., U.S.
CARPHA Provides Support to Dominica in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika
In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has been providing support to the Commonwealth of Dominica particular in the area of surveillance. Dr.
CARICOM Ministers discuss collective position on UN Climate Change Convention
CARICOM Ministers with responsibility for Environment and Climate Change, earlier this week, convened a high level meeting in St Lucia, where the Region’s position on climate change, which will be
Montserrat Can Benefit from CARICOM Development Fund, Says Minister of Trade
CHRIST CHURCH, Barbados – Current chair of the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) and Honourable Ministry of Agriculture Claude Hogan, says Montserrat stands to benefit from
CDB reaffirms relationship with Guyana
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados— His Excellency Brigadier David Granger, President of Guyana and Dr.
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
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.
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,
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.
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
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
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 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
UN hosts campaign for International Youth Day
The engagement and participation of youth is essential to achieve sustainable human development.
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
Jamaica to host Youth Development Conference in September
The Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES) of the
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.
Law Students Across the Caribbean Join Together to Participate in World Day Against Trafficking In Persons
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.
Accreditation: a regional first for Antigua’s Environment Division
Antigua and Barbuda no longer has to go through a middle man to access financing from the Adap
Trinidad and Tobago outlines $2 billion climate plan
Trinidad and Tobago has become the first Caribbean nation to outline its contribution to a UN climate deal, proposing limited greenhouse gas cuts across three main sectors by 2030.