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CARICOM Reparations Relay Launched in Barbados – Reparations Baton and Torch Will Travel Throughout the Region in 2016

The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has launched an International Reparations Relay & Rally Initiative in Barbados that in coming months will take a ‘reparations baton’ and ‘reparations torch’ from one CARICOM country to the other.

The baton and torch will be presented to the national reparations commissions across the region at youth rallies organized under the banner ‘Roots, Rock, Reggae, Reparations’ which will celebrate the principles and programmes of the Caribbean and global reparatory justice movements.

CCJ marks 11th anniversary

Port-of-Spain, CCJ – April 16, 2016, marked the eleventh year since the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) first opened its doors to the people of the Caribbean region.

The Court was inaugurated in Port-of-Spain in 2005, and has since been making strides in the advancement of the provision of judicial services to the Caribbean region.

CDB launches US$30.9M sea, river defence project in Guyana

In Guyana, over 90% of the country’s population lives along the coastal area, much of which lies below sea level. As such, the country faces significant risk of flooding, and the construction and rehabilitation of drainage, irrigation and sea defense systems is a priority for the Government.

Zika Virus confirmed as cause of rare microcephaly birth defect – CDC

The Zika virus has been confirmed to cause a rare birth defect called microcephaly and other severe problems of the brain, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Health officials across the globe have suspected for months a link between the virus and the birth defect, characterized by an abnormally small head and brain. Officials said today the evidence is overwhelming that exposure to virus in utero causes the birth defect.

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/AIDS in the Caribbean, have agreed to send high level representatives to the UN High Level Meeting (UN HLM) on HIV/AIDS on June 8-10, 2016 in New York.  This was revealed during a joint mission held 3-9 April to these countries by Dr. Edward Greene, United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for HIV in the Caribbean, Dr.

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. Despite making some progress in developing the cultural and creative sectors, the Region has lagged in translating its creativity into substantial economic gains.

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. This exciting, new initiative is in keeping with CXC’s commitment to observe global quality standards in the delivery of examination services and deliver enhanced learner experiences through the consistent use of technology.

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