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PM Skerrit appeals for Regional health scheme
A fresh appeal has been made to heads of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) for the implementation of a regional health scheme as the region faces a rise in Chronic Non Communicable Diseases (CNCDs). Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit made the call at the 62nd OECS Authority Meeting which is currently underway in Dominica. He said when persons are…
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Increasing Regional Trade With Cuba
The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) has supported the largest contingent of Caribbean firms to participate at the 33rd edition of the Havana International Trade Fair (FIHAV) from November 2-7, 2015, as part of the Regional Private Sector Development Programme and Haiti-Dominican Republic Binational Programme of the 10th European Development Fund (EDF). [FIHAV 2015] A total of twenty-five (25) companies…
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Trade Ministers join cross-sectoral action to ensure healthy Community
The role of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) in boosting the health of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was among matters that were brought before the Council which met in Georgetown, Guyana, last week. Trade Ministers discussed health in recognition of the cross-sectoral linkages and the need for action to confront, in particular, non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs are…
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Caribbean Environmental Experts Seek Solutions for Climate Change and Public Health Challenges
Castries, Saint Lucia – The Caribbean, mainly comprised of small island nations, is the world’s most tourist-dependent region, and one of the most vulnerable to the negative impacts of climate change. Within recent times, the Region has experienced more frequent and severe storms and hurricanes, increases in mosquito-borne diseases, rises in sea level, prolonged periods of drought and salt water intrusion of…
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Most Remarkable Teen Awardees challenged to encourage development of at-risk youth
Twenty-five outstanding teens in the St. Kitts and Nevis were encouraged to identify and work along with at-risk youth to assist them in overcoming challenges. The challenge was thrown out by Michael Perkins, Senator and Acting Speaker of the Federal Parliament at the 25 Most Remarkable Teens (MRT) Awards at a special sitting of Parliament on Thursday, November 12. The Senator also…
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Trade Ministers join cross-sectoral action to ensure healthy Community
The role of the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) in boosting the health of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) was among matters that were brought before the Council which met in Georgetown, Guyana, last week. Trade Ministers discussed health in recognition of the cross-sectoral linkages and the need for action to confront, in particular, non-communicable diseases (NCDs). NCDs are…
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UWI hosts 3rd annual Cyber Security Conference
THE Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication, University of the West Indies will be hosting the third annual Cyber Security Conference under the theme “Data Protection, Financial Services and Customer Awareness”. The conference will be held at the UWI Regional Headquarters, Mona, in St Andrew, on Tuesday and Wednesday. A number of international speakers will address the conference. Christine…
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CARICOM, regional leaders condemn Paris terrorist attacks
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against innocent civilians in Paris, while individual regional leaders have also taken a similar position. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a message of condolence, extended deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of the 129 who lost their lives and wished a speedy recovery to the more than 350 who were injured…
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UN wants greater action to stem diabetes in Caribbean
UNITED NATIONS, (CMC) — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says the people of the Caribbean must take steps towards a healthy lifestyle while governments create conditions to stem the global epidemic of diabetes. In his message to mark World Diabetes Day on Saturday, the secretary- general reiterated the warning from the World Health Organization (WHO) that diabetes will be the seventh…
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Guyana has something to celebrate- remarkable progress made in tackling HIV/AIDS – UN envoy
Georgetown, GINA, November 14, 2015 Guyana’s achievement in the battle against HIV/AIDS compared with some countries in the Caribbean has been described as remarkable. This is according to United Nations Secretary General Special Envoy for HIV in the Caribbean, Dr. Edward Greene. Dr. Greene, in a recent interview with the Government Information Agency (GINA), disclosed that, “we have to look…
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