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Coordination key to pushing sustainable energy agenda – CARICOM SG
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque said co-ordination was the key to moving the sustainable energy agenda forward in the Region.
Ebola: UN health agency urges better global preparedness against future outbreaks
25 January 2015 – The Ebola outbreak is “clearly” in retreat throughout the affected countries of West Africa but the continuing emergency response shows the need for urgent changes so that “never
Agriculture Ministry Targets Banana Export Trade
KINGSTON, January 25, 2015 -As banana exports increase, the Ministry of Agriculture is moving to ensure that there is steady supply of high quality fruit for the overseas market by utilizing&
Federation represented at Washington DC Summit on Energy
BASSETERRE/WASHINGTON (JANUARY 27TH 2015 (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis is being represented by a three-person delegation at the invitation from United States Vice President the Hon.
Energy Summit – Panels discuss key issues
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders joined United States Vice President Joseph Biden in Washington for Monday’s Caribbean Energy Summit.
Dominica looks to France for help with banana industry
By the Caribbean Journal staff As the Eastern Caribbean continues its battle against the Black Sigatoka disease harming its banana crops, Dominica is looking abroad for help.
Golding tables ganja amendments in Senate
Minister of Justice, Senator Mark Golding, tabled the landmark Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill which contains proposed changes to laws affecting the use of ganja, in the Senate on Friday.
CARICOM to continue lobby for end to Cuba trade embargo – Nicholson
KINGSTON, January 23, 2015- Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator A.J.
China, Grenada “Renew Commitment”
By the Caribbean Journal staff China and Grenada have “renewed their commitment” toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, the government of Grenada announced this week.
CARICOM Leaders and US in Energy Summit in Washington
During their one-day stay in Washington, the CARICOM Heads of Government will also engage in a follow up meeting with the Vice President to gauge progress on the issues agreed to during their meeti
OAS Launches Small Business Development Center Model in Jamaica
The Organization of American States (OAS) today launched the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Model in Jamaica, in a ceremony that took place in Kingston.
US$1b energy fund for CARICOM
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has proposed a US$1 billion “Caribbean Energy Thematic Fund” for Caricom member states to address regional energy security.
Final push to launch U.N. negotiations on High Seas Treaty
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 20 2015 (IPS) - The United Nations will make its third – and perhaps final – attempt at reaching an agreement to launch negotiations for an international biodiversity treat
Former Barbados Prime Minister addresses integration challenges
Former Prime Minister of Barbados Owen Arthur says while the decision in 1989 to transform CARICOMeconomies into
CARICOM SG holds wide-ranging talks with Martinique delegation
Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, met on Wednesday 21 January 2015 with a delegation from Martinique, which is one of five Caribbean territorie
Jamaica to decide on CCJ membership in April
CANANEWS - The Jamaica Parliament will decide on April 28 whether or not Jamaica should join the Trinidad-based Caribbean Court of Appeal as its final court replacing the London-based Privy C
Gov’t Looking at Developing Pharmaceuticals from Fish Trimmings
KINGSTON, January 21, 2015 - The Government is looking to partner with Japan to explore the development of pharmaceutical items from fish trimmings.