Dr. Edward Greene, UN Secretary-General Special Envoy for HIV In The Caribbean World Aids Day Message On The Occasion Of 2015 World Aids Day
LET US RESOLVE TO MAKE THE CARIBBEAN FIRST TO ZERO
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Happy 40 Suriname – CARICOM
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Suriname on its 40th Anniversary of Independence, which it celebrates on 25 November 2015.
Remarks by The Secretary-general Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin Larocque on The Occasion of The Signing Ceremony Between The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat and The United States Agency for International Development
It is really a pleasure for me to participate in this Ceremony, which is a clear indication of the strong ties between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the United States.
CARICOM SG hosts students from Trinidad and Tobago Universities
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque on Tuesday hosted a group of tertiary students from Trinidad and Tobago who are participating in the project ‘Students Engaging the CSME through Field Promotion’.
CARICOM Secretariat hosts workshop on preventing genetic resources exploitation
The CARICOM Secretariat will host a workshop next week that is aimed at preventing the exploitation of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge within CARICOM Member States.
CARICOM and USAID sign US165 million agreement
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today signed agreements representing US$165 million development assistance support from the United States Government to the Eastern and Southern Caribbean.
Caribbean Environmental Experts Seek Solutions for Climate Change and Public Health Challenges
Castries, Saint Lucia - The Caribbean, mainly comprised of small island nations, is the world’s most tourist-dependent region, and one of the most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. Within recent times, the Region has experienced more frequent and severe storms and hurricanes, increases in mosquito-borne diseases, rises in sea level, prolonged periods of drought and salt water intrusion of coastal groundwater sources, which pose a significant threat to human health.
CARICOM condemns Paris terrorist attacks
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against innocent civilians in Paris.
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a message of condolence, also extended the Community’s deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives. The SG wished a speedy recovery to those who were wounded in the tragic events.
At least 129 people were reported dead and more than 350 wounded in the attacks across several parts of the French capital on Friday.
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COTED concludes in Georgetown
The two-day Meeting of the Forty-First Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) concluded on Friday in Georgetown, Guyana.
A special session with representatives of the Region’s private sector led the Meeting’s heavy agenda which also included deliberations on progress related to the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and external economic and trade matters. There were also discussions on health matters, particularly with regard to the effects of non communicable diseases on the Region’s workforce.
Combine security assets for citizens’ safety – SG LaRocque urges Security Ministers at CONSLE
Remarks by the Secretary-General Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque On the Occasion of the SIXTEENTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (CONSLE) TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO