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Prime Minister Andrew Holness (centre) is seen with (from left): Mr Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister and newly appointed Chairman of CARICOM Review Commission, Damien King, Economist, Professor Alvin Wint, and Andre Mariott-Blake, CARICOM Youth A
Jamaica’s PM launches CARICOM Review Commission

Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness on Tuessday launched the CARICOM Review Commission at Jamaica House. The Chairman of the Commission is Mr Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister.

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Secretary General of the Caribbean Community delivering remarks
Remarks by Secretary-General Caribbean Community and Caribbean Forum of ACP States at the Opening…

Thank you for inviting me to be here with you this morning to share a few thoughts. I believe that it is the first time I have interacted with you but I am confident it will not be the last.

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COY... Jamaica is the country in the Caribbean that produces the most statistics and on the most frequent basis (Photo credit: .jamaicaobserver )
Jamaica leads region in surveys, statistics

JAMAICA is leading the region in terms of the administration of surveys and statistics.

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Cooperation and Integration still important – European Union Ambassador

Head of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the Eastern Caribbean Countries, OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM, Ambassador Mikael Barfod said Friday was a difficult day to work out what the Briti

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Deputy Secretary General Dr. Manorma Soeknandan
CARICOM should have all Members States on board - DSG.

CARICOM Deputy Secretary General Dr. Manorma Soeknandan says that CARICOM should not go through the recent EU experience whereby the United Kingdom decided to leave that grouping.

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Chairman of the CARICOM Commission on the Economy, Barbados Senator Darcy Boyce
Chairman of the CARICOM Commission on the Economy advises Member States to take advantage of…

Chairman of the CARICOM Commission on the Economy, Barbados Senator Darcy Boyce says it does CARICOM Member States no good when concessionary funds are allowed to go to waste. Mr.

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Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Sir Hilary Beckles says Brexit will affect the Caribbean in every way.New-sir-hilary-beckles-on-brexit
UK’s exit from EU a threat to the Caribbean, warns region’s top academic

KINGSTON, Jamaica, Sunday June 26, 2016 – Vice-Chancellor of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Sir Hilary Beckles has warned the region to brace for the impact of the United Kingdom’s (UK) br

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Premier of Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr. Rufus Ewing and CARPHA Executive Director, Dr. James Hospedales greet each other at the Meeting (Photo via CARPHA )
Good family health contributes to strong economy – Premier Ewing

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos - Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Dr.

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Foreign Affairs Minister, Carl Greenidge (Photo credit: http://newssourcegy.com)
CARICOM still relevant in region- Minister Greenidge

Stronger mechanisms, dialogue and greater awareness are among some of the efforts the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) needs to undertake to ensure its continued effectiveness.

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Aedes aegypti mosquito
PAHO says it has strong strategy to support countries affected by Zika

WASHINGTON, United States, Friday June 24, 2016 – The long-term outlook for the Americas resulting from the Zika virus outbreak is uncertain and the number of people affected is difficult to gauge,

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From left: Mr Weseley Clerveaux, PS, Ministry of Health, Hon. Rhondalee Braithwaite-Knowless Attorney General, TCI, His Excellency Governor Peter Beckingham, Dr Shandey Malcolm, TCI THP Coordinator, Dr. Lisa Indar Head, Tourism and Health Programme,
CARPHA and TCI launch TCI CARE Tourism & Health Programme

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, June 22, 2016: In a determined response to ensuring the health and safety of its visitors and residents, the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in collaboration with t

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Dr. Edward Greene
Inaction on Climate Change could lead to enormous costs for the Caribbean

Unless bold steps are taken now to eliminate the risks from Climate Change “future generations are in big trouble and for the Caribbean the trouble is massive “.

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CARICOM decriminalisation of marijuana report expected next month

Gonsalves: consulations may last another year

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Community involvement key in eliminating zika-carrying mosquito

Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 23, 2016 (SKNIS): Retired entomologist Dr.

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Caribbean weighs in on BREXIT implications

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has begun responding to the news that Britain has voted to leave the

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Positive Communication at Home Reduces Risk of Depression Among Youths

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos, June 23, 2016: Young people between the ages of 15 – 19 years old who have a positive home environment are less likely to be depressed, even if they have experienc

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CTO's Secretary-General Shola Taylor, the Hon Dr Emmanuel Mallia, Minister for Competitiveness and Digital, Maritime and Services Economy, and Chairman of this year’s Commonwealth ICT Ministers Forum, and Commonwealth Secretary-General the
Commonwealth ICT ministers endorse CTO’s four-year strategic plan at 2016 meeting

Outcomes of the biennial ministerial meeting held in London also include:

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