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CARICOM and USAID sign US165 million agreement
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) today signed agreements representing US$165 million development assistance support from the Unit
Govt, regional leaders meet to discuss strategy Sargassum still ‘grave problem’
As the sense of urgency continues to grow regarding the Caribbean region’s response to the appearance of the sargassum seaweed which litters the nation’s beaches, the Government is very concerned t
Barbados on its way to launching its first climate services partnership
Barbados has launched its first effort to map its capacity to produce and use climate information for risk-informed decision-making across its climate-sensitive sectors to combat the challeng
Jamaica delivers on promise to Dominica after Erika
Jamaica, on Wednesday (November 4), shipped off close to $50 million worth of bridge infrastructure and materials to tropical storm-ravaged Dominica, fulfilling a pledge that was made nearly two mo
PM Skerrit appeals for Regional health scheme
A fresh appeal has been made to heads of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for the implementation of a regional health scheme as the region faces a rise in Chronic Non Communicabl
Increasing Regional Trade With Cuba
The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has supported the largest contingent of Caribbean firms to participate at the 33rd edition of the Havana International Trade Fair (FI
Trade Ministers join cross-sectoral action to ensure healthy Community
The role of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) in boosting the health of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was among matters
Caribbean Environmental Experts Seek Solutions for Climate Change and Public Health Challenges
Castries, Saint Lucia - The Caribbean, mainly comprised of small island nations, is the world’s most tourist-dependent region, and one of the most vulnerable to the negative impacts of cl
Most Remarkable Teen Awardees challenged to encourage development of at-risk youth
Twenty-five outstanding teens in the St. Kitts and Nevis were encouraged to identify and work along with at-risk youth to assist them in overcoming challenges.
Trade Ministers join cross-sectoral action to ensure healthy Community
The role of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) in boosting the health of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was among matters that were brought before the Council which met in Ge
UWI hosts 3rd annual Cyber Security Conference
THE Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication, University of the West Indies will be hosting the third annual Cyber Security Conference under the theme "Data Protection, Financial Services and
CARICOM, regional leaders condemn Paris terrorist attacks
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against innocent civilians in Paris, while individual regional leaders have also taken a similar position.
UN wants greater action to stem diabetes in Caribbean
UNITED NATIONS, (CMC) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the people of the Caribbean must take steps towards a healthy lifestyle while governments create conditions to stem the global epidemi
Guyana has something to celebrate- remarkable progress made in tackling HIV/AIDS - UN envoy
Georgetown, GINA, November 14, 2015