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Zika Virus Under Surveillance
The Ministry of Health is continuing to monitor the Zika virus, which was reported in the Caribbean region for the first time in June 2015.
Fisheries agency hosts CARICOM Secretary-General on Belize visit
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque met on Thursday with Executive Director of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) Mr.
SG meets new CARICOM Chairman, PM Barrow
CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque met the new Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Prime Minister Hon.
Guyana stands to be first country to receive assistance from CDF in second funding cycle
Guyana is likely to be the first member state to benefit from a new country assistance programme (CAP) under the CARICOM Development Fund’s (CDF) 2015-2020 funding cycle, since that country is alre
New Registrar General E-Services ‘Perfect Example’ of Public-Private Partnership Effectiveness
NASSAU, The Bahamas - Prime Minister Christie said he is a "firm believer" in the critical importance of Public Private Partnerships (“PPP”) and that the launch of the Registrar General's Departmen
Caribbean Looks to Aquaculture Food Security to Combat Climate Change
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec 10 2015 (IPS) - Jimmi Jones and wife Sandra Lee’s fish farm in Belize City is unique.
Barbados’ 50th Birthday launches on January 6th 2015
When the launch of Barbados’ 50th Anniversary Independence celebrations comes off this Wednesday, January 6, Barbadians can expect a line-up featuring the “who’s who” of local talent.
African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) moving from aid to development
Although it was established 40 years ago, the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) is still relevant today says secretary general Dr Patrick Ignatius Gomes.
PAHO says 2015 saw progress, challenges in health in the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, CMC – The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) says 2015 saw both progress and challenges in health in the Americas, including the Caribbean.
Electronic marking is making progress - CXC
The Caribbean Examinations Council started using electronic marking, also known as e-marking, during the May-June 2013 marking exercise. E-marking facilitates the assignment of electronic scr
2016 is Guyana’s time for renewal -President Granger
During the broadcast, the President said "this is a time for a national renaissance. The prospects are bright. The portents are propitious.
CARICOM congratulates Haiti
CARICOM has congratulated the Government and People of Haiti as they celebrate the country’s two hundred and twelfth independence anniversary on 1 January 2016.
The Community’s Strength is its collective force - CARICOM Chair
Outgoing Chairman of the Caribbean Community, the Rt.
Incoming-Chair prioritises benefits for people in 2016
With the firm resolution to strengthen CARICOM to provide greater benefits for its peoples, the Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize assumes chairmanship from 1 January 2016.
New Year’s Message from Chair (Incoming) of the Caribbean Community
“We will continue our quest to improve our standard of living
through providing a safe, viable and prosperous Caribbean Community.”
2015: A year of great importance
This past year has demonstrated in no uncertain terms the value of the Caribbean regional integration project to our Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the influence that our united front can
Caribbean’s ocean governance capacity to be boosted
Belize City, Belize, 29 December 2015 (CRFM)—The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the
CRFM and IOI sign 5-year MoU to build the Caribbean’s capacity in Ocean Governance
Belize City, Belize, 29 December 2015 (CRFM)—The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the International Ocean Institute (IOI) this month signed a new 5-year memorandum of understanding
CARICOM strengthens relations with NGOs in Guyana
Representatives of the Georgetown-based Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat recently visited East Berbice/Corentyne, Guyana, as
Edutainment
Edutainment is the term applied to a proven approach that combines mass communication of a positive and culturally relevant message with community outreach to address social issues in an effor