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European Union and CDB Sign Off on £14 Million Climate Action Initiative
March 04, 2022, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – It is time for action. In an era of myriad challenges, including geopolitical crises, an ongoing pandemic and increasing climate change related risks, building resilience is critical for Caribbean states to survive and thrive. As the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the European Union (EU) signed off on Tuesday on […]
OECS Commission Hosts EU Delegation
Monday, February 21, 2022 — The OECS Commission welcomed a delegation from the European Union (EU), led by Ambassador to Barbados, Eastern Caribbean States, the OECS, CARICOM and Cariforum Malgorzata Wasilewska, on Thursday February 17th 2022. The delegation met with the Director General of the OECS Dr. Didacus Jules, Ambassador Colin Murdoch, members of the OECS […]
Ambassador of the European Union Presents Credentials to the Director General of the OECS
At a virtual ceremony held on December 3, 2021, H.E Malgorzata Wasilewska, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), presented her Letter of Credence to Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of the OECS. In presenting her Letter of Credence, Ambassador Wasilewska expressed delight in doing so, albeit virtually, due […]
Jamaica’s Agro-Processing Sector Being Enhanced by joint CDB, EU, JBDC Project
July 22, 2021, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Jamaica’s agri-entrepreneurs will get access to a range of manufacturing, training and marketing support under a new two-year project launched today which is being implemented by the Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC). The initiative, the Increasing the Export Capacity of Micro and Small Agro-Processors Using the Cluster Approach Project […]
The European Investment Bank Contributes USD 60 Million to the Government of Barbados’ National Pandemic Response
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is partnering with the Government of Barbados to provide EUR 50 million (USD 60 million) in long-term financing to support the country’s COVID-19 pandemic response and support new healthcare investments. The long-term financing will strengthen the national emergency response, as well as supporting pandemic preparedness and other interventions included in […]
The EU Deepens its Commitment to Supporting the use of Intellectual Property Rights in the Caribbean
The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has increased its support to the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation (CarIPI) project. CarIPI will increase its budget from 3.28 to 4 million Euros, to further aid regional enterprises in increasing their innovation and competitiveness. The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has agreed to add €750,000 […]
EU 9M for Caribbean Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation
The European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO) have partnered to support the countries in the Caribbean in their efforts in building resilience and adapting to the impacts of climate change. This assistance is being provided through a new grant agreement recently signed between the EU and the CMO on 1 June 2021, […]
CDB, EU Building Capacity in Jamaica to Improve Export Performance
March 20, 2021, BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Greater food safety is the goal of a new project recently launched in Jamaica by the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ). The two-year activity will seek to provide BSJ’s subsidiary the National Certification Body of Jamaica (NCBJ) with capacity building resources to assist and strengthen the country’s production of […]