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In Haiti, UNICEF looks for professionals to ‘nurture transition period’
UNICEF, along with many internation
2015 presents historic opportunity to improve people’s lives – UN Assembly President
14 January 2015 – The next several months will present a historic opportunity to agree on an “inspiring” agenda that will directly improve the lives of people around the world, United Nations Gener
CDEMA Head meets President Ramotar
Guyana’s role in the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) was the topic of discussion when President Donald Ramotar and Head of
OAS approves declaration for timely holding of elections in Haiti
The Organisation of American States (OAS) on Wednesday approved a Declaration for the swift holding of elections in Haiti, days after last ditch negotiations for a new electoral law collapsed and p
Big Pink Garbage Truck Saving Lives in The Bahamas
Caribbean news. Last October, Bahamas Waste unveiled their big pink truck to raise awareness of cancer and during this special unveiling, Hon.
CONCACAF Unveils First Edition of Diversity Handbook
News America Now, MIAMI, Florida, Thursday, January 15, 2015 – In the continued effort to embrace and promote diversity as a key value of football, the Confederation of North, Central America and C
Youth on Youth Violence in the Caribbean: CARICOM/Spain Pilot Project to reduce risk factors
A Pilot Project to reduce youth on youth violence, particularly in schools, currently underway, is increasingly receiving positive feedback and buy-in from target audiences and st
CPDC launches regional campaign against poverty and inequality
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Jan 14, CMC – The Barbados-based Caribbean Policy Development Center (CPDC) says it will launch its Action/2015 Caribbean campaign on Thursday as part of the larger global Act
Saint Lucia’s LGBT Community Seeks Acceptance
Advocates say 2015’s goal is to increase public acceptance for minorities under the theme "education, tolerance and love."
St. Lucians observe Nobel Laureate week
Governor General Dame Pearlette Louisy called on Saint Lucians to pursue excellence in all their endeavors as our Nobel laureates have done.
Bahamas to raise Boko Haram assaults at CARICOM summit
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – The Bahamas says it intends to place on the agenda of the next Caribbean Community (CARICOM) heads of government meeting, the attacks by the Boko Haram militant Islamist gro
St. Kitts and Nevis hailed for giant leap in renewable energy
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS, JANUARY 14TH 2015 (CUOPM) – The Federation’s construction of a second solar farm is not only getting region attention, but is also making international headlines.
Diplomatic Academy to examine the rise of China and its impact on the Caribbean
KINGSTON, Jamaica -- What does the rise of China’s economy and active diplomacy mean for the Caribbean?
‘Extreme measures’ needed to see Ebola shot development through
(Reuters) - Developing and bringing to market effective Ebola vaccines requires extreme measures and unprecedented international cooperation, global health experts said on Monday.
Jamaica has highest proportion of women managers globally – study
GENEVA, Switzerland, Tuesday January 13, 2015, CMC – A new study by the International Labour Organization (ILO) has found that Jamaica has the highest proportion of women managers, globally, ahead
St Vincent embarks on renewable energy path
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent, Monday January 12, 2015, IPS – For decades, the fertile slopes of La Soufriere volcano, which occupies the northern third of this 344-kilometre-square island, has p
