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CARICOM approach needed to consumer protection, says Barbados minister
There is a need for greater co-operation and coordination of action of regional bodies with regard to the issue of protecting the health and safety of consumers.
Government signs $36M agreement with China
Antigua & Barbuda has signed a $200 million RNB or US $36 million agreement with the Chinese government, officials report.
CARIBBEAN-POVERTY- UNDP says poverty on the decline in the Caribbean
EL SALVADOR, Aug 27, CMC - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says poverty is on the decline in the Caribbean and Latin American.
SIDS leaders should attend conference, says PM
PRIME Minister Freundel Stuart says it is important that leaders of Small Island Developing States attend the upcoming Third International UN SIDS Conference in Samoa.
Compromise to secure food
In an era where food security is paramount, there has to be a compromise in how land is used in this island.
Dry spell could stretch to next season, says Met Office
THE Meteorological Service of Jamaica is forecasting that the drought that parts of the island have been experiencing could continue into the January to April dry season of 2015.
Solving the education challenge
TWO pieces of information published over the last couple of days or so highlight the challenges that some Caribbean countries are facing when it comes to financing higher education.
Tourism minister outlines development plans for the sector
Tourism Minister Asot Michael will be wrapping up talks with tourism stakeholders in Canada and the US this weekend.
CARICOM Consumer Warning System being rolled out
n online consumer-protection warning system now exists, in which 13 million consumers in the 14 Caricom member states can alert authorities to dangerous products on the market.
Cayman establishes regional HIV evaluation
Government officials are working with British and Dutch overseas Caribbean territories to strengthen the region’s response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.