Year: 2014
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The EU Remains Committed
Head of the EU delegation to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, H.E. Amb. Mikael Barfod, says the European Union remains committed to working with Caribbean Governments and the regional private sector in building economic resilience. “The EU believes a favourable environment for doing business and the expansion of trade through regional and global integration are crucial in attracting and retaining…
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FAO invests in developing Caribbean cassava industry
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad — Addressing agricultural revitalization and the high food import bill are two of the major challenges facing the countries of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Over the past ten years, the food import bill has doubled to almost US$4 billion, with 11% being spent on just two commodities – corn and wheat. At the same time, land…
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Staff at CARICOM Secretariat show off array of gifts for Staff Talent celebrations 2014
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) Creativity and Innovation for a Better Tomorrow is the theme for this year’s Staff Talent Celebration at the CARICOM Secretariat. The Celebration got off to an official start when Secretary General of the Caribbean Community Ambassador Irwin LaRocque declared the week of activities open on Monday November 24 in a brief ceremony at the…
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Secretary General Insulza Calls on the Region to Redouble Efforts for Gender Equality
The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), José Miguel Insulza, called on the countries in the region to redouble their efforts to end gender-based violence and exploitation, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. “Despite significant progress, much remains to be done. The life, security and integrity of the majority…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Hon. Patrice Nisbett (left) with President Ma- Republic of China
BROWN HILL, NEVIS, NOVEMBER 24TH 2014 (CUOPM) – The Nevisian-born minister in the Federal Government says his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Labour and Immigration, gave him the opportunity to provide the strategic leadership required to effectively and efficiently implement Government's policies to transform the Federation for the benefit of every citizen and resident. Speaking at the…
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Foreign Affairs Policy document and opening of Embassy in Cuba among achievements
BROWN HILL, NEVIS, NOVEMBER 24TH 2014 (CUOPM) – The Nevisian-born minister in the Federal Government says his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Labour and Immigration, gave him the opportunity to provide the strategic leadership required to effectively and efficiently implement Government's policies to transform the Federation for the benefit of every citizen and resident. Speaking at the…
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IDB to support Bahamas efforts to improve fiscal effectiveness
WASHINGTON, USA — The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has approved a $33 million loan for The Bahamas to improve the management of its public finances and procurement, and to enhance its capacity to monitor progress and implementation of key government priorities. The Bahamas’ tourist-based economy has been growing steadily in recent years but its public finances have suffered since…
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CARICOM Secretariat staffers display gifts at Staff Talent 2014
Creativity and Innovation for a Better Tomorrow is the theme for this year’s Staff Talent Celebration at the CARICOM Secretariat. The staff talent activities got off to an official start when CARICOM Secretary-General, Ambassador Irwin LaRocque declared the week of activities open on Monday, November 24, in a brief ceremony held in the Secretariat’s large conference room. The ceremony was…
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A game-changing week on climate change
NEW YORK, United States, Friday November 21, 2014, IPS – In recent days, two major developments have injected new life into international action on climate change. At the G20 summit in Australia, the United States pledged 3 billion dollars and Japan pledged 1.5 billion dollars to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), bringing total donations up to 7.5 billion so far.…
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U.N. official visits Bahamas to discuss new immigration policy
San Juan, Nov 24 (EFE).- The deputy director-general of the International Organization for Migration visited the Bahamas for talks with top officials on the nation's controversial new immigration law, the government said Monday. The IOM's Laura Thompson met with the minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Frederick Mitchell, as a follow-up to the memorandum of understanding signed by the two…
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