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CARICOM Foreign Ministers, Secretary-General and US Deputy Secretary of State following their meeting in New York
Greater visibility for CARICOM’s interests as strategic position strengthens
This strategic position of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in the globe is strengthening as the internati
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Statement by Prime Minister Rowley: Government Leading Rescue and Relief Mission
I have been receiving timely updates from the relevant Government agencies responsible for spearheading the ongoing rescue operations as well as those coordinating relief efforts in the communities
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Water in some areas in Trinidad and Tobago was waist high (Photo via CNC3)
Trinidad and Tobago asks regional catastrophe facility for financial help
The Ministry of Finance has requested the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) to urgently disburse funds under our catastrophe insurance policy.
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Photo via US State Department)
United States, Belize Sign Open Skies Air Transport Agreement
(US Department of State Press Release)Today the United States and Belize signed a new Air Transport Agreement.
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Dr. Devon Gardner articulates point during group activity on priorities for the Caribbean Energy Knowledge Hub
New Energy Information Portal to Boost Investments, Improve Decision-making within Caribbean Energy Sector
News of an impending natural gas price hike across Europe, and deepening volatility surrounding Middle Eastern Oil, has within the past week been met with a more promising refrain from a Region tra
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CRFM Ministerial Council meeting during Caribbean Week of Agriculture, which concluded on Friday
Fisheries Ministers approve climate change protocol for CRFM Member States
(CRFM Press Release)—A Protocol on Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management in Fisheries and Aquaculture was approved for 
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Govts paying up – UWI
(Barbados Today) 12 October, 2018 – A CARICOM leader’s “shuttl
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Her Excellency Soraya Cano Franco, Panama's Ambassador to CARICOM(l) and CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque
Panama stands ready for closer cooperation with CARICOM
(Caribbean Community Secretariat) As Panama derives growth based on policies aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and oriented towards attracting foreign direct investment that
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Minister David Osborne, Chair of CRFM Ministerial Council
Caribbean Fisheries Ministers to consider climate change protocol at 8th Special Meeting in Barbados
(Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Press Release)—Fisheries ministers from Member States of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) are expected to deliberate upon a new Protocol on
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International Day of the Girl Child 2018: A Skilled Girlforce Need of the Hour
International Day of the Girl Child 2018 is being observed today i.e.
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CARICOM Secretary-General discusses stronger cooperation with Head of IICA
Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque met with Director General of the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) Manuel Otero, Thursday morning for discussions on st
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The injured sleep in a tent near Port-de-Paix, Haiti (Photo by Reuters via BBC)
CARICOM saddened by loss of life after earthquake in Haiti
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply saddened by the loss of life following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on
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Haiti struck by deadly earthquake
(BBC) At least 10 people have been killed by an earthquake that struck off the north of Haiti, officials say.
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NAO Representatives of CARIFORUM States, regional organizations being trained to implement EDF-funded projects
Representatives of National Authorizing Offices of CARIFORUM States and regional organizations/institutions involved in EDF-funded programmes are currently in Guyana for a training programme for pr
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Jamaica Makes First Shipment Of Medical Marijuana To Canada
(Jamaica Gleaner) Jamaica has made its first sh
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