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Minister plugs protection of vulnerable –at opening of two-day sensitisation on CSME
By Svetlana Marshall (Guyana Chronicle)
The best years of CARICOM lie ahead: new Belizean Envoy
Newly accredited Ambassador of Belize to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), H.E.
CARICOM accredits new Belizean envoy as Ambassadors meet
As the CARICOM Committee of Ambassadors meets in Georgetown, Guyana, Wednesday to engage on the Community Reform Process, CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque accepted the Letters of
Guyana’s Labour and Employers organisations sit together on regional free movement
Representatives of Guyana’s private sector, employers organisations and trade unions came together Wednesday for a two day sensitisation workshop on Free Movement within the CARICOM Single Market a
Guyana among 12 emerging travel destinations for 2016
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Wednesday January 13, 2016 – Guyana is one of the 12 emerging destinations to visit this year, according to Business Insider UK.
Climate Change Has Saved the Planet. For Now. - A Brief History of Global Warming
Warm temperatures across North America last month had some bemoaning bare slopes and a brown Christmas. Shouldn't it be colder, many asked? In truth, much.
International community urged to support Haiti as it marks earthquake anniversary
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Tuesday January 12, 2016 – Haiti is today marking the sixth anniversary of the deadly earthquake that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, with United Nations Secreta
Guyana presses other CARICOM states to respect free movement and CSME privileges
Minister Volda Lawrence made the call while joining Guyanese stakeholders from the private sector, employer organizations and trade unions on Wednesday for the opening of a sensitization workshop o
CARICOM Free Movement Sensitization to target Employers and Employees
The CARICOM Secretariat is hosting a two-day sensitization workshop on Free Movement within the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) starting Wednesday, January 13, 2016 in Guyana.
CDEMA to conduct post Hurricane Joaquin training in The Bahamas
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jan.
PAHO/WHO rep makes case for regional specialized health facilities
A representative of the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and World Health Organisation (WHO) said there is no need for the country and other small island nations to consider having their own
Barbados reports suspected cases of Zika and H1N1 viruses
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Monday January 11, 2016 – Health authorities in Barbados have reported eight suspected cases of the H1N1 and Zika viruses.
Dominica showing small business revival following Tropical Storm Erika
Many small businesses which suffered during Tropical Storm Erika have begun getting back on their feet thanks to the efforts of the Ministry of Commerce Enterprise and Small Business Development.
Timothy Antoine Appointed as ECCB Governor
The Monetary Council has appointed Mr Timothy Antoine as Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB).
Zika Virus Under Surveillance
The Ministry of Health is continuing to monitor the Zika virus, which was reported in the Caribbean region for the first time in June 2015.
Fisheries agency hosts CARICOM Secretary-General on Belize visit
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque met on Thursday with Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Mr.
SG meets new CARICOM Chairman, PM Barrow
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque met the new Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Hon.
Guyana stands to be first country to receive assistance from CDF in second funding cycle
Guyana is likely to be the first member state to benefit from a new country assistance programme (CAP) under the CARICOM Development Fund’s (CDF) 2015-2020 funding cycle, since that country is alre