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CARICOM Accelerates Electric Mobility Push Through Regional Strategy and High-Impact Webinars
As part of its sustainable energy drive, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is accelerating efforts to advance electric mobility across the Region, increasing awareness, guidance, and uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). CARICOM is pressing ahead with EV adoption, with some Member States already demonstrating strong progress. To address growing interest and information gaps around EV benefits, costs, maintenance, utility, and end-of-life…
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CARICOM strengthens relations with three European countries
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) strengthened its growing relationship with Sweden, Norway and Austria this week as new ambassadors from those countries were accredited to CARICOM.On Tuesday 3 February, Secretary‑General Dr. Carla Barnett accepted the Letters of Credence of Her Excellency Maria Velasco, the new Ambassador of Sweden to CARICOM. She accredited His Excellency…
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Registration Opens for Inaugural Caribbean Youth Diplomacy Development Course
The Global Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN) Caribbean invites all Caribbean youth (aged 18 – 35) to apply for the inaugural GYBN Caribbean Youth Diplomacy Development Course. Held in partnership with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, the course curriculum will assist participants in furthering their understanding of the UN Convention…
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Agriculture stakeholders trained to improve access to regional markets
Agriculture focal points in the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) participated in a training session on 22 January on the use of a digital platform for agricultural market information. The platform, titled Regional Electronic Agricultural Market Information System (REAMIS), is designed to connect farmers with market data, business tools, and networking opportunities, and improve access to regional markets under the 25 x 25…
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Regional Organisations Collaborate to Strengthen Early Warning Communication Across the Caribbean
The Caribbean Meteorological Organization (CMO), in partnership with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU), convened a ‘Regional Workshop on Strengthening Knowledge Exchange and Mutual Understanding between National Meteorological and Hydrometeorological Services (NMHSs), National Disaster Risk Management Offices (NDRMOs), and the Media’. The workshop was executed under the Climate Risk and Early Warning Systems…
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CARICOM Secretariat and partners offer three-level Crop Protection Training Programme
A three-level Crop Protection training programme will begin on 26 January to build knowledge and practical capacity across the food production and processing sector in CARICOM, supporting safer, more effective, and more sustainable pest management practices. The six-week, distance learning, self-paced theoretical training is being offered through a partnership between the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute…
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Sustainable energy trailblazers share their passions, perspectives
From shaping energy policy and financing innovation to driving community action and youth advocacy, a new generation of Caribbean leaders in the sector is redefining what a sustainable energy future looks like. Eight women and two young men were recently recognised at the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy (WISE) and Sustainable Energy Youth Awards (SEYA) for 2024 and 2025, trailblazers…
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End of Year Message | CARICOM Secretary‑General: Building a Resilient and United Caribbean
Fellow CARICOM citizens, As we approach this festive season, we reflect on the challenges the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has faced during the year that have thrown our vulnerabilities into sharp relief, and more than ever, underscored the purpose and value of a united Region. On the heels of the devastation caused in several Member States by Hurricane Beryl in 2024,…
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CARPHA Publishes New Nutrition Standards Guidance for Caribbean Schools
CARPHA and PAHO are strongly encouraging full adoption of these guidelines to help countries develop national standards for food providers in primary and secondary schools. CARPHA is pleased to announce the release of its Technical Recommendations for the Development of Nutrition Standards for Caribbean Schools. This important publication supports the CARPHA/CARICOM Six-Point Policy Package, specifically policy option 2.1, aimed at…
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CARICOM IMPACS and Auxilium Worldwide Launch “Fish and Flags” Report Series
“This launch is a powerful demonstration of our collective commitment to regional security, especially as the Caribbean continues to grapple with the emerging and evolving challenges of environmental crime and natural resource exploitation.” Lt. Col. Michael Jones, Executive Director, CARICOM IMPACS The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (IMPACS), in collaboration with Auxilium Worldwide, has launched a…
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