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CDEMA Receives Donation From the Caribbean Credit Union Movement to Support Logistical Operations in Response to COVID-19

May 5, 2020

Through a tangible demonstration of commitment towards the fight against COVID-19 in the region, the Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions (CCCU), the apex regional association for Credit Unions through its Foundation donated US$ 25,000 towards CDEMA’s regional logistical operations for the COVID-19 response to its member countries. “Many of our credit union members are frontline personnel in […]

Elizabeth Riley appointed Executive Director (Acting) of CDEMA

May 1, 2020

Barbados, May 1, 2020 (CDEMA) – The Chairman of the Council of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), the Honorable Ralph Higgs, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Elizabeth Riley as Executive Director (Acting) of the Agency with effect from May 1, 2020. Ms. Riley joined the team at the CDEMA Coordinating Unit in […]

The CARICOM Security Mechanism – Working Assiduously to Mitigate Threats Caused by the COVID 19 Pandemic

April 9, 2020

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Council for Security and Law Enforcement (CONSLE) met for an emergency meeting on 8 April 2020 to discuss matters of security, particularly those related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the upcoming hurricane season, the latter approximately six weeks away. The Meeting was chaired by Senator the […]

CDEMA and the UN Convene Caribbean Partner Donor Group Meeting Amid COVID-19 Crisis

April 3, 2020

Bridgetown, Barbados, April 3, 2020 (CDEMA): As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold in the region, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the United Nations Resident Coordinators’ Offices in the Caribbean convened the 2nd meeting of the Caribbean Partner Donor Group on Thursday April 2, 2020. The virtual meeting had representatives from 18 regional […]

Spatial Innovision Donates Drone to CDEMA for Hurricane Response

December 12, 2019

December 11th, 2019 (CDEMA): Given the region’s high vulnerability to natural and technological hazards, the need for smart tools and technologies to support regional preparedness and response for disasters remains a key priority for the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and its partners. In response to this critical need, Spatial Innovision Limited, the Caribbean’s leading geospatial solutions […]

Four Countries in the Caribbean Undertake National Safe School Policy Consultations

May 21, 2019

Roseau, Dominica, May 20, 2019 – Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Lucia and St. Kitts and Nevis have commenced consultations toward the development of a National Safe School Policy. The Consultations are being held over a two week period, from May 13 – 24, 2019. The National Safe School Policy will provide the context for the […]

CDEMA’s Legacy Project Successfully Implemented in Antigua and Barbuda post Hurricane Irma

June 1, 2018

Barbados, May 31, 2018 (CDEMA) – In the Aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which significantly impacted the islands of the Caribbean in September 2017, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) launched the “CDEMA Legacy Project”. The aim of this project is to support the recovery and reconstruction efforts in Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, […]

CARICOM Chairman Assures CDEMA’s Immediate Support to Victims of Hurricane Irma

September 7, 2017

As the Northern Caribbean region continues to grapple with the effects of Hurricane Irma, Prime Minister of Grenada and Chairman of the Caribbean Community, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has been in constant communication with the CARICOM Secretary General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, and the Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), […]

United Nations Deploying Aid and Personnel to Irma-affected Caribbean territories

September 7, 2017

Bridgetown, Barbados – September 6, 2017: The United Nations System is deploying staff and assistance to meet the needs of vulnerable Caribbean citizens in the path of record-breaking Hurricane Irma. Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have unique economic, environmental and social vulnerabilities that are exacerbated in severe natural crises. “Hurricane Irma is an unprecedented […]

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