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Jamaica spending millions to upgrade UWI lab to test for Zika virus
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday January 21, 2016 – The Jamaica Government is spending J$10 million (US$82,936) to upgrade and improve the Virology Laboratory at the University of the West Indies (UWI)
CARICOM and Italy strengthen ties
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Italy continued on the path of stronger relations on Wednesday as the new Italian Ambassador to the Community presented his credentials at the Secretariat’s Ge
Barbados accepted into IAEA
As Barbados works to ensure that its radiological sources are secure and safe, Minister of Health John Boyce announced today that the country’s application for membership to the
Grenada’s Labour Minister to Address Private Sector and Workers
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) A two-day sensitization workshop hosted by the CARICOM Secretariat on Free Movement wit
Bahamas PM calls for greater collaboration for Regional economic growth
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan 20, CMC – Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie says the key to the Caribbean achieving economic growth and development will be its ability to “think strategically and collab
Sustainable environmental practices must characterise Region’s energy sectors – Guyana’s Natural…
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 19, 2016) Minister of Natural Resources, Mr.
Regional Procurement Regime Consultations Continue
The CARICOM Secretariat continues its series of national consultations in Member States to advance the implementation of the Community Procurement Regime within the CARICOM Single Market and Econom
CARICOM integration process strong, says Belize Foreign Minister
The collective actions and accomplishments of integration, to date, are proof that the regional integration process is strong and inexorably deepening.
Monitor, report birth anomalies – PAHO advises on Zika virus
As the Zika virus spreads, PAHO advises countries to monitor and report birth anomalies and other suspected complications of the virus
CDB hosts ‘Conversation’ on gender socialisation
Gender stereotypes can be imposed on children from infancy, and therefore, the process of dispelling them must start in the early childhood years of development.
Speech at the launch of the 2015 Human Development Report
I am delighted to welcome you to the launch of the 2015 Human Development Report.
The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Historically there has been an imbalance in opportunity, value and expectation between women and men.
Saint Lucia’s energy transition strategy
The plan will determine how best to integrate the optimum mix of renewable energies into the national energy grid, at the least cost.
Finance, sustainable development, foreign policy matters expected to be among highlights at Inter-…
The Region’s Ministers responsible for Community Affairs (Community Council of Ministers) met on Friday to review pressing matters to go before next month’s Inter-Sessional Meeting of CARICOM Heads
Jamaica to Host Historic Regional Security Conference
The Jamaica Defence Force will this year host the Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) from the 26 to 29 January in Kingston, Jamaica. The annual conference, which is in its 14th ye
Opening Statement by the Hon. Dean Oliver Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize At the Opening…
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana)
Opening Statement by the Hon. Dean Oliver Barrow,
Developing climate smart agriculture in Grenada
ST.GEORGE’S GRENADA JANUARY 15, 2016- GIS: Government is partnering with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and people in action to establish self-sufficient commu
CARICOM reform moving apace: SG
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is proceeding apace with implementing the Community Strategic Plan 2015-2019, including the preparation of a Strategic Business Plan for the Secretaria