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CDEMA Hosts the Damage Assessment Needs Analysis (DANA) Orientation/Training in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

February 17, 2022

Bridgetown, Barbados February 17, 2022 – The Preparedness and Response Division (PRD) of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), through its Regional Training Centre (RTC), commenced a three-day Damage and Needs Assessment (DANA) Orientation/Training workshop for the St. Vincent & The Grenadines National Emergency Management Organisation (SVG NEMO) on February 15th, 2022. The training […]

PAHO Delivers 100 Million COVAX Vaccine Doses to Latin America and the Caribbean

February 16, 2022

Milestone reached today with delivery of 1.5 million total doses, donated by Spain to Ecuador The number of doses of COVID-19 vaccine delivered by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to Latin America and the Caribbean reached 100 million today, thanks to the efforts of the organization’s Revolving Fund, the procurement and delivery partner of COVAX […]

CARICOM Statement on the Situation Along the Ukrainian Border

February 15, 2022

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is deeply concerned by the on-going developments along the Ukraine border and calls on all parties involved to act responsibly and with self-restraint and responsibility to avoid destabilisation in that region. CARICOM calls on all actors to intensify diplomatic efforts to settle differences peacefully and calls for the respect of Ukraine’s […]

OECS Netball Returns in February

February 14, 2022

Article by OECS Sports Contributor Terry Finisterre Monday, February 14, 2022 — Six territories will participate in the return of international netball to the eastern Caribbean this month. The Commonwealth of Dominica is set to host the second iteration of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States / Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (OECS / ECCB) International Netball […]

OECS Heads of Government Meet President of Argentina

February 10, 2022

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 — A delegation from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, led by the Chairman of the OECS Authority and Prime Minister of Grenada the Right Honourable Dr. Keith Mitchell met with the President of Argentina Dr. Alberto Fernandez in Barbados on Tuesday 8th February 2022. The meeting formed part of an official […]

OECS Ambassador in Geneva Welcomes WHO and Commonwealth Commitment to Strengthening Health Cooperation

February 9, 2022

Wednesday, February 9, 2022 — His Excellency Ambassador Colin Murdoch, the Permanent Observer of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to the United Nations Office and other International Organisations in Geneva, has commended the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Commonwealth Secretariat for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation on health, including […]

Rock Connect Partners With IFC to Support Greater Connectivity in Jamaica

February 9, 2022

KINGSTON, JAMAICA. – Rock Connect, Jamaica’s third licensed telecommunications provider, has signed an agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), private sector arm of the World Bank Group, to provide market expertise to support the buildout of Rock Connect’s network and expedite provision of broadband to Jamaica’s unserved and underserved communities. Leveraging its global expertise, IFC […]

Republic Bank Brings “The Art of Banking” To Inspire And Reward Caribbean Artists

February 8, 2022

Monday February 7th, 2022: Republic Bank Limited (RBL) today launched “The Art of Banking”, as part of its innovative market engagement to build both awareness and relationships. This campaign asks the artists of the Caribbean over the age of eighteen, to give their best interpretation of several of the banks’ products and services. Artists from all over […]

CDB Starts Process of Updating Energy Sector Policy and Strategy

February 7, 2022

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The guidelines which direct the energy investments and approach of the Caribbean Development Bank are in for a refresh to meet the evolving needs of the energy sector. On January 31, CDB brought together stakeholders from its Borrowing Member Countries (BMCs) for a regional consultation workshop to give their input and perspectives on […]

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