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Cuba Leading Eradication of HIV/AIDS, UN Says
The U.N. recognizes Cuba’s social model as a way to fight HIV/AIDS. Cuba is an example for the world to follow on how to eradicate AIDS, the executive director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS said Friday. “We are very proud of what Cuba has done in the fight against HIV/AIDS,” said dirctoy Michel Sidibe, upon his visit to…
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CARICOM condemns Paris terrorist attacks
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks against innocent civilians in Paris. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque, in a message of condolence, also extended the Community’s deepest sympathies to the relatives and friends of those who lost their lives. The SG wished a speedy recovery to those who were wounded in the tragic events. At least 129…
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MDGs 2015 report highlights achievements and challenges for Belize
By Ingrid Fernandez Staff Reporter The the United Nations development Program (UNDP) Millennium Development Goals (MDG) report and post 2015 agenda gave Belize positive reviews in some areas but noted there is still much progress to be made. According to the report, Belize is failing to meet its goal to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger. The report said Belize is…
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COTED concludes in Georgetown
The two-day Meeting of the Forty-First Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) concluded on Friday in Georgetown, Guyana. A special session with representatives of the Region’s private sector led the Meeting’s heavy agenda which also included deliberations on progress related to the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME), and external economic and trade matters. There were also discussions on…
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Special UN Envoy on official mission in Guyana to discuss HIV response initiative
Georgetown, Guyana, (November 13, 2015) Minister of Social Cohesion, Amna Ally was today paid a courtesy call by Special Envoy of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General in the Caribbean Region, Dr. Edward Greene who is currently on a six-day official mission in Guyana. Dr. Greene was accompanied by UNAIDS Country Director to Suriname and Guyana, Dr. Martin Odiit. From…
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Combine security assets for citizens’ safety – SG LaRocque urges Security Ministers at CONSLE
Remarks by the Secretary-General Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Ambassador Irwin LaRocque On the Occasion of the SIXTEENTH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (CONSLE) TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO I regret that I am unable to be with you at this very important Meeting. It is clear that the serious and pressing nature of security issues in our…
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Caribbean countries join to recommend actions to improve the adoption of Integrated Soil Management Practices
A webinar convened more than 50 stakeholders to discuss regional experiences in this subject Trinidad and Tobago, November 13, 2015 (IICA). On September 30, 2015 the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and its partners, the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Caribbean Agricultural…
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CCJ lauds launch of Suriname’s Code of Judical Conduct
Suriname on November 6 launched its Code of Judicial Conduct. President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), Sir Dennis Byron and Mr. Justice Jacob Wit attended the launch held at the High Court of Justice in Suriname. The Conference of Caribbean Chief Justices and Heads of Judiciary was represented at this ceremony by Chancellor Carl Singh of Guyana. The…
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Active engagement with private sector critical – COTED Chair
The private sector’s importance in Regional growth and development was the highlight of remarks made at the opening ceremony of the Council for Trade and Economic Development’s Forty-First Meeting in Georgetown, Guyana. Trade Ministers and representatives of the private sector of the Region continued their engagement at a special session immediately following the opening ceremony. Reiterating that it was time…
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Remarks by the Chair of the COTED, Her Excellency Sieglien Burlerson, Minister of Trade and Industry of Suriname
Secretary General of the CARICOM, H.E. Irwin La Rocque, Deputy Secretary General of the CARICOM, H. E. Manorma Soeknandan, Honourable Ministers, Head of Delegations, Heads and Representatives of Regional Institutions, Delegates, Members of the Press, Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning As a new member of this council I would like to indicate that it is a great honour for me…
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