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WTO extends programme to help Caribbean trade
GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) -- The World Trade Organisation (WTO) says the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), a multi-donor programme that helps the poorest countries, including in the Caribb
Latin America and Caribbean growth to pick up slightly in 2015
Latin America and the Caribbean's economic growth might recover modestly to 2.2 percent in 2015, up from 1.3 percent in 2014, its lowest rate since last decade's global financial crisis.
Jamaicans agree on CCJ as final court of appeal - Don Anderson poll
KINGSTON, Jamaica January 7, 2015- As the Parliament continues its debate on whether Jamaica should establish the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) as its final court of appeal, almost half&nbs
Push for small ruminants
The production of small ruminants is poised to take off in the region and the Inter-American Institute for Co-operation on Agriculture’s Representative to Barbados and Management Co-ordinator for t
HIV programmes must be relatable to disabled
HIV programmes must be accessible and meet the needs of people with disabilities.
New political head of CARICOM PM Christie to meet with President of China
The Prime Minster Perry Christie became the Chair of CARICOM, the Caribbean Community, on 1st January. The Foreign Affairs Ministry congratulates the Prime Minister on this occasion as a signa
The state of regional cricket
As 2015 begins, those of us who still have the best interests of West Indies cricket at heat should be wishing at least for a change in its fortunes.
2014 a year of progress, challenges for PAHO
The Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) says 2014 was marked by progress as well as significant challenges for public health in the Americas, inclu
Cuba an integral part of CTO’s diversity
This week’s announcement of a change in diplomatic relations between Cuba and the United States is a welcome opportunity to increase tourist arrivals to the Caribbean.
Jamaica customs goes electronic: introduces asycuda world system
The Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) has now begun to implement the use of its recently acquired Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA), a web-based system designed to transform the ag
Trinidad Receives $40 Million CDB Loan for Energy Policy Changes
By the Caribbean Journal staff
Barbados & Cuba Discuss Sports & Culture
Barbados and Cuba are seeking to deepen their collaboration in sports and culture.
Mighty Sparrow – Person of the Year for NY Magazine
NEW YORK, Dec. 28, CMC – A United States-based publication has named calypsonian Slinger Francisco, popularly known as The Mighty Sparrow, as its “Person of the Year.”