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Jamaica spending millions to upgrade UWI lab to test for Zika virus
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday January 21, 2016 – The Jamaica Government is spending J$10 million (US$82,936) to upgrade and improve the Virology Laboratory at the University of the West Indies (UWI)
Barbados accepted into IAEA
As Barbados works to ensure that its radiological sources are secure and safe, Minister of Health John Boyce announced today that the country’s application for membership to the
Bahamas PM calls for greater collaboration for Regional economic growth
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Jan 20, CMC – Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie says the key to the Caribbean achieving economic growth and development will be its ability to “think strategically and collab
Sustainable environmental practices must characterise Region’s energy sectors – Guyana’s Natural Resources Minister
Georgetown, Guyana – (January 19, 2016) Minister of Natural Resources, Mr.
Monitor, report birth anomalies – PAHO advises on Zika virus
As the Zika virus spreads, PAHO advises countries to monitor and report birth anomalies and other suspected complications of the virus
CDB hosts ‘Conversation’ on gender socialisation
Gender stereotypes can be imposed on children from infancy, and therefore, the process of dispelling them must start in the early childhood years of development.
Saint Lucia’s energy transition strategy
The plan will determine how best to integrate the optimum mix of renewable energies into the national energy grid, at the least cost.
Jamaica to Host Historic Regional Security Conference
The Jamaica Defence Force will this year host the Caribbean Nations Security Conference (CANSEC) from the 26 to 29 January in Kingston, Jamaica. The annual conference, which is in its 14th ye
Developing climate smart agriculture in Grenada
ST.GEORGE’S GRENADA JANUARY 15, 2016- GIS: Government is partnering with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and people in action to establish self-sufficient commu
Guyana’s President announces measures to pursue “greater economic” independence
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, , CMC – Guyana’s President David Granger has announced the reconfiguation of an executive cabinet that will lead to a renewed national effort to rebuild the economy.
Minister plugs protection of vulnerable –at opening of two-day sensitisation on CSME
By Svetlana Marshall (Guyana Chronicle)
Guyana’s Labour and Employers organisations sit together on regional free movement
Representatives of Guyana’s private sector, employers organisations and trade unions came together Wednesday for a two day sensitisation workshop on Free Movement within the CARICOM Single Market a
Guyana among 12 emerging travel destinations for 2016
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Wednesday January 13, 2016 – Guyana is one of the 12 emerging destinations to visit this year, according to Business Insider UK.
Climate Change Has Saved the Planet. For Now. - A Brief History of Global Warming
Warm temperatures across North America last month had some bemoaning bare slopes and a brown Christmas. Shouldn't it be colder, many asked? In truth, much.
International community urged to support Haiti as it marks earthquake anniversary
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Tuesday January 12, 2016 – Haiti is today marking the sixth anniversary of the deadly earthquake that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, with United Nations Secreta
Guyana presses other CARICOM states to respect free movement and CSME privileges
Minister Volda Lawrence made the call while joining Guyanese stakeholders from the private sector, employer organizations and trade unions on Wednesday for the opening of a sensitization workshop o