The United Nations System in Trinidad and Tobago (UNTT) welcomes the resurgence of the debate on child marriage and reaffirms its support for all efforts to end this practice. Child marriage – defined by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) as a formal or informal marital union engaged in by a person under age […]
The European Union Delegation in Barbados is going green. The organisation recently acquired an electric vehicle as part of its fleet. Ambassador Daniela Tramacere said: “As one of the leading institutions championing the cause of green energy in the world the EU was delighted to enhance its fleet with a vehicle that helps to protect […]
A major international deal has been signed, the likes of which, could propel the Soca music genre to higher heights, sooner than may have been expected. Ultra Music- the North American electronic music record label, which comprises Ultra Records, Ultra Music Publishing and Empire Artist Management, is about to work its magic with a Caribbean […]
BRIDGETOWN, Jan. 13, 2017 – Representatives of four key Caribbean regional agencies successfully completed an intensive two-day simulation exercise dubbed ‘Synergy 2017’. The exercise was held on January 11th and 12th 2017 and hosted at the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) based in Barbados. The scenario involved the outbreak of a mysterious virus […]
~Luxury Included® Resort Undergoes Renovations and Re-Launches as Sandals South Coast ~ MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica, – December 12, 2016 – Sandals Resorts announces the re-launch of its award-winning resort in Jamaica, Sandals South Coast. Formerly known as Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa, the totally reimagined Luxury Included® resort unveils recent renovations that embrace and […]
Over 40 lawyers from 13 Caribbean countries have answered a call to provide Pro Bono legal services to inadequately served populations which are especially vulnerable to human rights abuses and are most vulnerable to HIV. The lawyers participated in a workshop in Trinidad from December 1-2, hosted by the Faculty of Law, The UWI, Rights […]
Barbados, December 07, 2016 – In a true demonstration of regional partnership, two CARICOM institutions have taken an important step to formalize their relationship towards enhancing sustainable development across the region. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Caribbean Centre for Development Administration (CARICAD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to demonstrate their […]
– The former Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Jeremy M. Collymore was recently honoured by the Barbados Government for his outstanding contribution and leadership in Disaster Management at the national, regional and global levels. Collymore was honoured with the Barbados Service Star at the Awards of National Honours, on the […]
Bridgetown, BARBADOS, December 6, 2016. The West India Biscuit Company Limited (WIBISCO), widely known for their baked goods such as biscuits and cookies, copped the Caribbean Exporter of the Year Award last night at the 2nd Caribbean Exporter of the Year Awards. The Awards event held this year at the Hilton, Barbados Resort on the […]
