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Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness (left) and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Dr. Keith Rowley at their joint press conference in Kingston on Monday.
Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago Prime Ministers continue talks - Bilateral Meeting Positive – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, said a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon.
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Jamaica’s Prime Minister Mr. Andrew Holness (right) and his Trinidad and Tobago counterpart Dr. Keith Rowley brief the media ahead of bilateral talks (photo via JIS)
Discussions between Jamaica and T&T to strengthen bonds – PM Holness
Bilateral discussions between Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are expected to result in robust initiatives that will lead to increased co-operation, and the promotion of improved tr
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Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley (centre) is being congratulated by Vice Chancellor, University of the West Indies (UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (right) following Dr. Rowley’s induction in t
Dr. Rowley Inducted into PM’s Park of Honour at UWI
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon.
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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addresses the Ministerial Segment of the ECOSOC High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. UN Photo/Manuel Elias
UN chief launches first report to track Sustainable Development Goals
19 July 2016 – Launching the first-ever Sustainable Development Goals report on the new global development agenda adopted last year, Secretary-General 
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Secretary-General Special Envoy for HIV in the Caribbean, Dr Edward Greene
Nine per cent rise in new HIV infections in Caribbean
This was the view of the United Nations Secretary-General Special Envoy for HIV in the Caribbean, Dr Edward Greene who was speaking from Durban, Sout
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Turks and Caicos Islands Governor Peter Beckingham (back row centre) with British overseas territories leaders
British overseas territories leaders meet in Turks and Caicos
PROVIDENCIALES, TCI -- Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Governor Peter Beckingham welcomed leaders from seven of the UK’s Overseas Territories for lunch at his official residence on Thursday.
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As much as US$20 million in investments have already been made to develop Dominica’s geothermal energy potential.
Dominica Takes Lead in Renewable Energy Use in CARICOM
ROSEAU, Dominica, Friday July 22, 2016 – With renewables accounting for 28 per cent of electricity generation, Dominica is the CARICOM member which consumes the largest proportion of its energy fro
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From left: Chairman of CROSQ, Mr. Jose Trejo; ISO Acting Secretary General, Mr. Kevin McKinley; Minister of Financial Services and Local Government, Mrs. Hope Strachan; Prime Minister Mr. Perry Christie; Minister of Trade, Montserrat, Mr. Claude Grah
New Bahamas Bureau An Opportunity to Increase Exports
With a primary focus on increasing exports out of The Bahamas, the Government there has just launched the newest standards organisation in the region – The Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (
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From fish waste to fish wealth
Belize City, Friday, (CRFM)—At a time when countries across the Caribbean region are faced with economic challenges, innovation in one of its prime sectors—the fisheries and aquaculture sector—can
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Photo by APP Program. (Photo Credit IICA)
Six Caribbean countries receive training on improved breed management and techniques for small ruminants
As a result of the training, farmers from the region will be able to put more money in their pockets and more affordable, local food on the plates of Caribbean residents.
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ILO signs MOU with CARICOM to provide assistance on a regional LMIS
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has signed a Memo
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Isabelle Laguerre Mevs
CDB helps Haitian entrepreneurs find the recipe for success
In Haiti, small-business owner Isabelle Laguerre Mevs has found the recipe for success. Her company turns local produce into condiments that are in demand across the island.
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A car powered by electricity on display in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Thursday
Electric vehicle road show underway in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Heritage Square in St Vincent and the Grenadines is the venue for the Electric Vehicle Road Show. The show began this morning and will conclude at 3.00 pm.
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Association of Caribbean States’ 7th Summit to Be Held in Cuba on June 4
SAN JUAN – In its efforts to promote the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean through “consultation, cooperation and concerted action,” the Association of Caribbean States will hold the
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