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CARICOM to mount Observation Mission for Haiti’s Elections

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will mount an Election Observation Mission in Haiti for the first round of the Presidential Elections and the second round of the Legislative Elections which will

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CDB hosts Public-Private Partnerships ‘Boot Camp’ workshops for 40 regional participants

In a bid to further provide practical support to regional governments who are seeking to implement Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is currently hosting the

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CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque welcomes new United States Ambassador to CARICOM H.E. Perry Holloway at the CARICOM Secretariat Headquarters, Georgetown, Guyana, Tuesday.
CARICOM-US cooperation hailed for tangible benefits

CARICOM-US deepening cooperation in security, health and energy was underscored Tuesday as Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque received new United States Ambassador to CARICOM Mr.

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CARICOM Region Prepares For WTO 10th Ministerial Conference

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS – In preparation for the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) 10th Ministerial Conference (MC10), Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States met to review the state of play

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Dr. William Warren Smith, President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and Luis Alberto Moreno of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) sign the agreement (Photo via CDB)
CDB signs agreement with IDB to secure USD 71.5M sustainable energy programme for Eastern Caribbean
MIAMI, FLORIDA October 20, 2015 – More funding has been put in place to facilitate the growth of the renewable energy sector in the Eastern Caribbean.
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UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon
Collaborate to ensure investments made in statistics – UN SG

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon is urging all partners and stakeholders to collaborate to ensure investments are made in the field of statistics towards the achievement of sustainable

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Solar Panels (Photo credit caribbean360.com)
IDB and CDB fund Sustainable Energy Facility for Eastern Caribbean

FLORIDA, United States, Tuesday October 20, 2015 – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have signed off on the Sustai

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Prime Minister Christie updating key personnel and media at post-Hurricane Joaquin Assessment Press Conference, October 14, 2015 at the Office of the Prime Minister. (BIS Photos/Peter Ramsay)
PM Says Government Committed to Organized Process of Hurricane Joaquin Restoration

NASSAU, The Bahamas -- Prime Minister and Minister of Finance the Hon.

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Erika relief properly managed – CDEMA Relief Specialist

A Relief Specialist from the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) has complimented the people of Dominica for their accountability and efficient management of post-Erika relief su

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Caricom
CDB approves USD 10 million policy based loan to Grenada
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – October 15, 2015 – The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank has approved the provision of a USD10 million loan to the Gover
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World Food Day: Building a movement to end hunger

(FAO, Rome, 16 October, 2015 ) – Leading figures in the global fight against hunger gathered at the Milan Expo to celebrate World Food Day, marking the 70th anniversary

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Prime Minister Freundel Stuart. (FP)
Continued support for CARICOM Institutions

Despite its current economic challenges, Government remains committed to its obligations as a financial contributor to CARICOM institutions.

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CARICOM SG extends condolences to Turkey

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana)     CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has expressed the Community’s solidarity with the Government

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Speakers and participants in the CTU Satellite Communications Workshop held in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad from September 14 to 18, 2015
CTU hosts regional satellite communications workshop in Trinidad

PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad -- An international workshop on satellite communications recently hosted by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) will strengthen the region’s ability to stay connect

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The new CXC Corporate Headquarters, Prince Road, Pine Plantation Road, St Michael, Barbados (CXC photo)
CXC inaugurates new headquarters

The Barbados-based Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) inaugurated its new headquarters in Barbados Wednesday with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chairman Freun

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President David Granger meets Indian Prime Minister Narindra Modi at the Waldorf Astoria, New York(Credit Newssourcegy.com)
India moves to strengthen business relations with Caribbean

India has begun courting Caribbean states to expand trade although the Asian country’s current trade volume with the Caribbean stands at mere US$1 billion.

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