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ECLAC Reaffirms Need to Create New Instruments and Spaces for Cooperation at BAPA+40 Conference

March 21, 2019

The organization’s delegation, headed by its Executive Secretary Alicia Bárcena, is participating in the 2nd High-level United Nations Conference on South-South Cooperation, being held in Buenos Aires. (March 20, 2019) “The modalities of international cooperation must adapt to the new global context and facilitate countries’ development processes with new instruments that are indispensable if we want […]

Her Majesty The Queen Recognises Vincentian Volunteer with Commonwealth Points of Light Award

March 20, 2019

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as Head of the Commonwealth, has recognised Patricia Cumberbatch, representing St Vincent and the Grenadines, as the 89th Commonwealth Point of Light. The award is in honour of her exceptional voluntary service campaigning and supporting disabled people. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has today, on behalf of the […]

Salada encourages Jamaicans to Rise Up, Run for the Fun and Donate to the Cause

March 19, 2019

Kingston, Jamaica: Salada Foods Jamaica Limited in partnership with Running Events Jamaica Limited will launch Jamaica’s first road race loyalty card aptly titled Rise Up and Run. The loyalty card, the first of this magnitude for Salada, is designed to encourage Jamaicans to rise up, run for the fun and donate to the cause announced Salada at the recent […]

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Sean Paul Ignites the fuego on Contra La Pared Single with J Balvin

March 19, 2019

Music Video receives 6 million views 3 days Grammy award winning Dancehall legend, Sean Paul, revered as one of the most consistent hit makers in pop music, teams up with Latin superstar J Balvinfor the release of his electrifying new single Contra La Pared (Against The Wall) via Island Records. The new single follows on the heels of Sean’s recent smash Mad Love ft. […]

St. Kitt and Nevis Signs EC$15M Renewable Energy Programme with EU

March 4, 2019

St. Kitts and Nevis has signed a Sector Budget Support Programme with the European Union for 5 million euros (EC$15.437M) aimed at supporting the country in advancing towards energy self-sufficiency from local renewable energy sources. The overall objective of the programme is to develop a sustainable energy sector through the increased integration of renewable energy […]

Statement on Escalating Tensions in Venezuela

March 4, 2019

STATEMENT ON ESCALATING TENSIONS IN VENEZUELA ISSUED BY THE THIRTIETH INTER-SESSIONAL MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT OF THE CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply concerned by the recent further escalation of tensions in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the ensuing increase in hardship and suffering of the population exacerbated […]

CARILEC’s New Website to Deliver the Best Digital Experience

February 27, 2019

CASTRIES, St. Lucia, February 27th, 2019 – The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) announced today the launch of its new website, www.carilec.org . Key features of the new website include a more modern and engaging user friendly experience with a Live Chat feature, an interactive live news update, an interactive photo-gallery, a live event […]

PM Holness Encourages Heads to Deliver on Commitments Made During his Tenure

February 27, 2019

(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Outgoing Chairman of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of Government, Hon. Andrew Holness, is encouraging his fellow leaders to deliver on the bold steps and strong joint recommitment to the regional process that they made during his tenure. Mr. Holness, who is also Prime Minister of Jamaica, was speaking on Tuesday morning at […]

CTO Foundation Expands Programme with Industry-Specific Scholarships for Caribbean Nationals

February 26, 2019

New categories have been added providing greater options to those wishing to pursue further studies. Applications close on Friday 19 April, 2019 BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (25 Feb. 2019) – In an effort to provide more opportunities for Caribbean nationals pursuing higher education and careers in the tourism industry, the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Scholarship Foundation has […]

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