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Guyana, Jamaica retain positions on Regional Population and Development Conference
Guyana and Jamaica were re-elected as Presiding Officers of t
Crisis related to Dominicans of Haitian Descent and Haitian Migrants in The Dominican Republic
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) continues to advocate for a resolution to the crisis which makes approximately 250,000 Dominicans of Haitian descent and Haitian mi
Moko Disease Threatens Suriname Banana Sector
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, Oct 06 2015 – The banana industry in Suriname is currently facing a serious threat from the so-called Moko disease, which has affected nearly a quarter of the country’s 2,000
UNFPA Implements Strategic Framework Targeting Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health
A sexual and reproductive health information programme, to teach parents how to talk to their children about sex, is among several strategies proposed by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Grenada declares special day for Dominica
Having experienced the pains and devastation of Hurricane Ivan in 2004, the island of Grenada is expressing solidarity with Dominica as it too grapples with the aftermath of Tropical Storm Erika an
CTO gets first hand look at Montserrat’s tourism potential
Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) paid a visit to Montserrat on Friday October 9th, 2015.
UNFPA implements strategic framework targeting adolescent sexual reproductive health
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) – A sexual and reproductive health information programme, to teach parents how to talk to their children about sex, is among several strategies proposed by the United Nation
Mere acknowledgement insufficient – PJ Patterson to British PM on Slavery
“You have refused to apologize. Yet your Government has apologized to everyone else for horrid crimes. Are we not worthy of an apology or less deserving?
International experts head to Belize for regional tech conference
BELIZE CITY, Belize -- A full line-up of international tech experts will gather in Belize from November 2 to 6, when Belize City plays host to a historic regional ICT development conference.
Food self-sufficiency identified as Region’s primary agriculture thrust – CARICOM ASG
Progress towards food self-sufficiency and the achievement of economic and technical efficiency in food production were the primary objectives a senior
New day dawns for agriculture
Policy-makers and other stakeholders in the Region’s agriculture sector have been challenged to quickly move forward with renewed resolve to ensure increased productivity and competitiveness in the
CARICOM finalises Youth Development Action Plan (CYDAP)
The CARICOM Youth Development Action Plan (CYDAP) is currently being finalised by a Technical Wo
Strategic Response Necessary For Aids In The Caribbean To End By 2030
Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 07, 2015 (SKNIS): A strategic response to HIV/AIDS is necessary in order for St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean to end AIDS by 2030.
Call for more political dialogue between CARICOM and EU
The need for greater political dialogue and co-operation between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the European Union was emphasised as the new EU Ambassador to CARICOM presented his credential
No Plan B for Climate Change
Climate Change and sustainable development “are vital issues for the planet” according to Belgian Ambassador Guy Sevrin.
CCLEC Pernamant Secretary addresses the Caribbean Postal Union’s Council of Ministers at the 18th…
The Permanent Secretary (PS) of CCLEC, Mr Paul Hilaire, addressed the Council of Ministers of the Caribbean Postal Union Meeting held in the BVI from the 14-18 September 2015 under the theme “The f
From fish sausages to starfruit cake: how female entrepreneurs are pioneering agribusinesses
A Brussels Briefing on ‘Women entrepreneurs – key players in ACP agribusiness development’ took place on Thursday 17 September 2015 at the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP)