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Karim: T&T could be ‘growth zone catalyst’ for CARICOM
Tertiary Education Minister Fazal Karim says he believes that Trinidad and Tobago, with its hydrocarbon resources and financial prowess, could be a ‘pivot’ or ‘growth zone catalyst’ for the develop
Caribbean producers optimistic about new opportunities
The Third CARIFORUM-EU Business Forum opened in Montego Bay, Jamaica on Wednesday with calls for Caribbean countries to seize new opportunities offered by globalisation and improved ac
Generational shift threatens global progress against HIV
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OAS and GECOM sign Observer Mission agreement for elections
The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) have signed an agreement on the Electoral Observation Process of the 2015 General and Regional Elections.
Ganja Law comes into effect this Wednesday
KINGSTON, April 14, 2015 - The recently amended Dangerous Drugs Act commonly referred to as The Ganja Law which makes possession of two or less ounces of ganja a ticketable offence, will come
Martinique to Host Caribbean Conference on Climate Change
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique, April 15 2015 – In the context of the World Climate Conference in December in Paris, the French Region Martinique has organised a Caribbean conference on climate change.
Phillips hails CARICOM confab with G-20
Washington DC, April 14, 2015 - Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr.
Int’l reparations conference ends on high note
NEW YORK, USA (CMC) — An international conference on reparations has ended here with a call for Caribbean governments to proceed urgently with the recommendation that the slave-owning and slave-tra
Jamaica interaction with President Obama a ‘momentous occasion’ for youth
If you have ever had the pleasure of witnessing unforgettable history unfold, or experienced the sheer excitement of being on the brink of an experience you’ve only read in books or seen in a film,
Health High On The Summit Of The Americas Agenda For St. Kitts-nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 13, 2015 (SKNIS): The continued upgrade of the Health Sector in St.
CARICOM SG updates Montserrat’s new Cabinet on regional developments
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque met on Monday with the Premier of Montserrat Hon.
CARICOM SG updates Montserrat’s new Cabinet on regional developments
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque met with Montserrat’s two CARICOM Youth Ambassadors during his visit to the island on Monday to brief Premier Donaldson Romeo and his Cabinet on
Guyana rolls out EU-funded Agriculture Policy Programme-youth, women, small farmers among beneficiaries
As part of component three of the Agriculture Policy Programme (AAP), which aims to develop enterprises, through improved market linkages, the Ministry of Agriculture, in partnership with The
OAS Launches Small Business Development Center Network in Barbados
The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Government of Barbados have announced the launch of the Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC) on the Caribbean island as part of the CAR
Caribbean Court of Justice celebrates 10 years
PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad, Monday April 13, 2015, CMC – By far its most celebrated case involved a Jamaican national, whose country is still going through the legislative process as to whether or not
CARICOM says new US$70M initiative could spur youth entrepreneurship
- Guyana looks to boost ICT sector
Jamaica to host conference on STEM, TVET
THE second International Con-ference on TVET in the Caribbean will be held May 13-15, 2015 at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
OAS Assistant Secretary General Discusses Migration, Education, Technology and Internet Access during Seventh Summit of the Americas
The Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, discussed migration, education and technology and internet access with leaders from the International Or
Several agreements reached as historic Summit of the Americas ends
The historic Organization of American States Seventh Summit of the Americas, April 10- 12, 2015 has concluded with Prime Minister of The Bahamas and Chairman of CARICOM the Rt. Hon.
It’s On! Viv Richards Stadium Ready!
Northsound, Antigua, April 13, 2015: “It’s On – Viv Richards Stadium is ready,” were the words of Sports Minister the Hon.