rized / Tackling crime from a public health perspective – Symposium to be convened in Trinidad and Tobago in April Tackling crime from a public health perspective – Symposium to be convened in Trinidad and Tobago in April

Across the Region the screaming headlines make for sombre reading and reflection on the cheap value now placed on life; on the irrationality of the use of guns at the drop of a hat; at the ease with which guns have become more accessible to almost anyone with nefarious intentions.Loss of life from g...
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US states, CARICOM countries back Mexico’s appeal in arms lawsuit

MEXICO CITY,  (Reuters) – Sixteen U.S. states and a handful of Caribbean governments yesterday expressed support for Mexico’s appeal in a civil lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers.The states, which all have Democratic attorneys general, as well as the District of Columbia, filed an amicus cu...
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Corruption contributing to illegal gun problem in Caribbean

(LoopNews) The issue of illegal guns entering borders of Caribbean countries and its related violence were among the topics discussed at the Regional Security System (RSS) Council of Ministers Meeting on Wednesday, where Member States were told that the issue of corruption must also be treated ...
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CARICOM had strong team at ocean biodiversity treaty negotiations

CARICOM’s strong negotiating team for the just-agreed Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction treaty (BBNJ) comprised representatives of the Region’s Permanent Missions to the United Nations and capital base experts supported by scientific and legal experts drawn from the regional ...
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Treaty launches new chapter for equity in world’s ocean

March 4, 2023 marked a historic moment for the world’s oceans. After a marathon of intense, sometimes overnight negotiations, Member States of the United Nations agreed on the provisions of the ocean biodiversity treaty on the conservation and sustainable use of marine Biodiversity of areas Beyond N...
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Heads seeking collaborative approach on regional transportation

CARICOM Heads of Government will explore working with companies servicing the Caribbean to find a solution to the current transportation woes facing the Community. “We’re looking at what kind of construct we can bring into play, recognising that there are existing companies that are servicing our...
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