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CARICOM, regional leaders condemn Paris terrorist attacks
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against innocent civilians in Paris, while individual regional leaders have also taken a similar position.
UN wants greater action to stem diabetes in Caribbean
UNITED NATIONS, (CMC) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the people of the Caribbean must take steps towards a healthy lifestyle while governments create conditions to stem the global epidemi
Guyana has something to celebrate- remarkable progress made in tackling HIV/AIDS - UN envoy
Georgetown, GINA, November 14, 2015
Cuba Leading Eradication of HIV/AIDS, UN Says
The U.N. recognizes Cuba’s social model as a way to fight HIV/AIDS.
MDGs 2015 report highlights achievements and challenges for Belize
By Ingrid Fernandez Staff Reporter
Special UN Envoy on official mission in Guyana to discuss HIV response initiative
Georgetown, Guyana, (November 13, 2015)
Caribbean countries join to recommend actions to improve the adoption of Integrated Soil Management Practices
A webinar convened more than 50 stakeholders to discuss regional experiences in this subject
CCJ lauds launch of Suriname’s Code of Judical Conduct
Suriname on November 6 launched its Code of Judicial Conduct.
Jamaica to host international tech conference in April 2016
BELIZE CITY, Belize -- Montego Bay, Jamaica, will host the next regional gathering of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from April 19 to 24, 201
CARICOM opportunities to come through education, says Barbados ambassador
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (BGIS) -- Barbados’ ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Robert Morris, is of the view that however the nation evolves, it will be based on the efforts and contribu
Zika Virus Reaches the Caribbean Community
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, November 12, 2015. On November 09, 2015, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) confirmed five (5) case of Zika virus in a territory
UN Targets “Hidden Source” for Development Funding
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 5 2015 (IPS) - The United Nations has estimated a hefty funding requirement of over 3.5 trillion to 5.0 trillion dollars per year for the implementation of its ambitious post-20
Caribbean gets first Tourism and Hospitality investment guide
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in association with the Caribb
Jamaica Energy Ministry promoting culture of conservation among youth
The Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining is promoting energy conservation and efficiency among the nation’s youth through its annually staged
Caribbean Region Needs To Focus On The Well-being Of Its Citizens, Says Minister Of National Security
The safety and security of citizens is of grave importance and there is a call for countries in the region to shift from traditional concepts of state security to a broader multi-dimensional concep
Guyana gets US$350,000 under CBSI
Guyana has received an additional US$350, 000 under the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI), to support its law enforcement and narcotics control interventions.
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors Weigh in on their role in society
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors in the Federation have weighed in on their role in society, as well as youth issues in St.
St. Kitts and Nevis students gain first-hand experiences through CSME
Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis (SKNIS): Nineteen tertiary students from the Federation of St.
Worldwatch Creates First Ever Sustainable Caribbean Roadmap
The Worldwatch Institute has released the first ever sustainable energy roadmap for the Caribbean to achieve 48% renewable energy generation by 2027.
CTA, IICA agree to create concrete agriculture linkages
(caribnewsdesk) Work on providing Caribbean peoples and businesses more nutritious foods and linking agriculture with tourism was Friday taken a step further with the inking of an agreement between