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CXC to complete e-test phase in by 2018
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced that it will be introducing electronic testing (e-testing) in January 2017 beginning with
Possible human trials of Zika vaccine by September
TEXAS, United States, Thursday May 19, 2016 – Scientists have for the first time cloned the Zika virus, an important development towards fast-tracking a vaccine against the disease.
CDB study proposes new policies to tackle regional poverty and inequality
A study commissioned by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is proposing a wide raft of policy changes at the institutional and government levels to tackle high rates of poverty and inequali
Commonwealth Committee supports peaceful solution to Belize-Guatemala border dispute
LONDON, CMC – The Commonwealth Ministerial Committee on Belize is calling for a peaceful and final resolution of the longstanding disagreements concerning the border between Beliz
Dominica Foreign Minister wants integration of Cuba in international community
As Dominica observes 20 years of diplomatic relations with Cuba, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Francine Baron, has called for further integration of Cuba into the international communi
St. Kitts and Nevis leads regional charge towards vector control
Basseterre, St. Kitts – St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Health, the Hon.
Open Data Conference a success
The fifth annual Developing the Caribbean Conference and Codesprint (DevCa) was held from May 5-6 and explored how the Caribbean could utilise data
CDB boosts climate adaptation and capacity building projects
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) increased its capacity-building work in the Region in 2015 focusing on climate adaptation, renewable energy, public sanitation, environmental awareness and sust
Suriname energy sector gets US$50M CDB loan
The Energy Sector in Suriname is set to benefit from a loan valued at US$50M approved by the Caribbean Development B
Caribbean Community Institution helps deliver climate resilient crops
In plain view of the mountainous terrain of Belize’s most southern district, Toledo, farmers of Trio Village have been facing a changing environment.
CARICOM taking steps to Institutionalise a Gender Sensitive Results-Oriented Culture across the…
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), in June 2016, will initiate the implementation of a “Gender Sensitive Results-Based Management (RBM) System” to build a results-
CDB-funded workshop promotes better results in Regional Development
Achieving measurable results with transparency and accountability in development projects was the focus of discussions when the Caribbean Dev
Development of marijuana industry urgent – Jamaica Finance Minister
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Audley Shaw, says Jamaica must move with urgency to develop a medical marijuana industry.
Geothermal energy getting increasing attention in Eastern Caribbean
While appearing on the Government’s weekly radio and television programme “Working for You” on Wednesday, May 11, Dr.
Minister Liburd leads CARICOM, OECS delegations to Guadeloupe geothermal plant
Basseterre, St. Kitts – St.
‘His was a good innings well played’ – CARICOM SG eulogises Cozier
The body of work on cricket left behind by iconic cricket journalist, Tony Cozier, represented a running commentary and a history of the game in the Region for more than fifty years,
Launch of Human Resource Development Commission proof leaders improving CARICOM’s education system…
CARICOM Youth Ambassador from Barbados, Zuwena Perry believes that CARICOM leaders have shown evidence of their commitment to improving the Region’s education system.
CARICOM Secretariat and CDB collaborate to launch Human Resource Development Commission
The CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Development Bank have partnered to launch a Human Resource Development Strategy for the Region.