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Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC, Baroness Scotland of Asthal    Secretary-General Designate of the Commonwealth of Nations
Caribbean leadership on climate change hailed by incoming Secretary-General
“Coming together in unity has been one of the strengths of the Caribbean region” – Patricia Scotland QC
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West Indies men will follow the women on the field of play for the World T20 Final against England.
Chairman of CARICOM’s cricket sub-committee extends best wishes to Teams Windies
Grenada’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the CARICOM Subcommittee on Cricket Governance, Dr.
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Windies Team
CARICOM Cricket governance sub-committee Chairman congratulates victorious Windies teams
Prime Minister of Grenada and Chairman of the CARICOM Subcommittee on Cricket Governance, Dr.
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Samples to be tested at the National Virology Reference Laboratory at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI).
Jamaica lab approved as WHO Zika testing facility
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Monday April 4, 2016 – Jamaica is equipped to conduct Zika virus testing on behalf of other countries, if so assigned by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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West Indies T20 achievement is testament to Region’s rich talent – PM Browne
Chairman of the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Hon.
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Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Gaston Browne
PM Browne heads delegation to US/CARICOM correspondent banking talks
Preventing the loss of Correspondent Banking Relations (CBR) remains a top agenda item for the government of Antigua and Barbuda and the rest of the Region as a delegation peruses the matter during
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The participants of the recent Global Fund forum.
Global Fund convenes forum to help countries sustain projects
-dubbed ‘enlightening and rewarding’ by Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings
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Dominica
Dominica to host national workshop on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica will stage a two day national worksh
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Regional fisheries experts meet today on emerging challenges
Belize City, Wednesday, 6 April 2015 (CRFM)–Fisheries experts from across the Caribbean region are traveling to Guyana this week for the 14th Meeting of the Caribbean Fisheries Forum — the primary
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PAHO Director, Dr. Carissa Etienne (Photo via PAHO)
Here’s what to do about diabetes – 4th leading cause of death in America
Think of 10 people close to you—family members, friends and coworkers.
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Programme Manager, Health Sector Development at the CARICOM Secretariat , Dr. Rudolph Cummings
Time to act against NCDs such as diabetes
In recognition of World health Day being observed today, Programme Manager, Health Sector Development at the CARICOM Secretariat , Dr.
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Hon. Noel Holder, Minister of Agriculture, Guyana, delivering the feature address, also in frame are Mr. Milton Haughton, Executive Director, CRFM Secretariat and Mr. Justin Rennie, Outgoing Chairman, Caribbean Fisheries Forum
Consider key role of aquaculture – Guyana Agriculture Minister
Minister of Agriculture of Guyana, Mr.
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Participants at the Disaster Risk Reduction Development Partners Meeting held at the Radisson Hotel, Barbados on April 7, 2016. CDEMA’s Head, Ronald Jackson, is fourth from left.
New project to create resilience culture in the Caribbean
BRIDGETON, Barbados (CDEMA) – The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the
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The Palestinian issue is predicted to dominate the agenda of the OIC Summit.  Read more: http://www.caribbean360.com/news/suriname-guyana-participate-islamic-summit-turkey#ixzz45dRJcMYQ
Suriname and Guyana participate in Islamic Summit in Turkey
ISTANBUL, Turkey, Monday April 11, 2016 – Suriname and Guyana, the Western Hemisphere’s only two members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), are taking part in this week’s 13th S
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Region gets US$3 billion to support renewable energy efforts
NASSAU, Bahamas, Tuesday April 12, 2016 – Japan and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) are partnering to invest US$3 billion in Latin America and the Caribbean to support renewable ener
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Prime Minister Freundel Stuart (left centre) engages in a discussion with 19 first to third year students of the University of the West Indies following a meeting at his official residence Ilaro Court recently. Also pictured are Barbados’ Ambas
CSME exchange students meet Barbados’ Prime Minister
A group of university students from Barbados is now in Jamaica gaining first hand experience on the practical operations of  the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).
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CXC moving to Electronic Testing
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) electronic testing is coming soon! Electronic testing will allow learners to take their CXC examinations on a computer or electronic device.
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Officials from CDB and the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture, Suriname at the launch of the E-TVET Project. From left to right: Dr. Idamay Denny, Portfolio Manager, CDB; Natasia Bennanon, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Science a
CDB provides funds for major education project in Suriname
Suriname, Apr 13, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank is providing (US$21.9 million to Suriname to support the Dutch-speaking
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Officials chat during the stakeholder consultation on the establishment of the CCIMU in Jamaica on April 12, 2016. From left are: Edward Greene, Division Chief, Technical Cooperation Division, CDB; Pamela Coke-Hamilton, Executive Director, Caribbean
Stakeholders set path for establishment of Regional creative industries body
Kingston, JAMAICA, April 13, 2016,  – The Caribbean is renowned worldwide for its creative culture, including music, folklore, crafts, festivals and carnivals.
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From Left: Mr Dereck Springer, Director PANCAP Coordinating Unit, Dr Yafflo Ouattara, UNAIDS Country Coordinator, Haiti, Dr Edward Greene, UN Special Envoy for HIV in the Caribbean, His Excellency Jocelerme Privert, President, Haiti, Dr Cesar Nunez,
Caribbean Leaders to support bold recommendations to end AIDS epidemic at UN High Level meeting
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana)   The new Governments in Jamaica and Haiti which together account for approximately 71 percent  of People living with HIV/
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