EU Signs Declaration on Sustainable Energy with CARIFORUM

The signing of a Joint Declaration on Sustainable Energy between the European Union, the European Investment Bank and CARIFORUM on reinforced co-operation in the field of sustainable energy was one of the highlights of the recently concluded EU-Caribbean Sustainable Energy Conference which was held ...
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PM Outlines Action Plan For Aid To Haiti And Bahamas

The Honourable Prime Minister and Chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, on Friday, outlined a plan of action to be taken by member states in aid of Haiti and the Bahamas. The Honourable Prime Minister held a press conference on Friday, October 14th, to report on his ...
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Unlock the youth potential – Services Sector stakeholders urged

Our youth have fresh perspectives, the energy and the willingness to learn and all that is needed to unlock their potential, is the chance to do so, from the people who have the power to provide opportunities. We need to highlight all professions, and showcase their importance to the development of ...
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CDB Approves USD24.1 mn Education Project in Saint Lucia

The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved USD23.4 million (mn) in financing for a project, which aims to strengthen Saint Lucia’s education system to better address the needs of diverse learners. The Saint Lucia Education Quality Improvement Project (EQuIP) w...
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Guyana to benefit from US $18,000 PANCAP project

Member states of the Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV/AIDS (PANCAP) like Guyana, stand to benefit from a US $18,000 health project aimed at pushing early antiretroviral therapy for persons living with HIV.   The 18-month PEPFAR (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief)-USAID fun...
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Seeking growth in Services: Stakeholders open symposium Monday

A wide cross section of stakeholders in the Region’s services sector began a three day symposium in Antigua and Barbuda Monday, aimed at developing strategies and action plans to boost investment, output, employment and trade in the sector. The event will focus on increasing business in sever...
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Delayed Haiti elections to go ahead November 20

Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Haiti, whose long-overdue presidential elections were further delayed when Hurricane Matthew ravaged the island nation killing hundreds and causing massive destruction, will finally vote on November 20, officials said Friday. Haitians had been due to head to the polls last we...
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