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CARICOM, Germany sign MOU for closer cooperation in climate change, environmental conservation and other areas
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – CARICOM and Germany have agreed to strengthen their traditionally friendly relations through closer cooperation in key areas over the next five years. This commitment was formalised on February 21 during the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of CARICOM in Barbados, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
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Regional Nursing Body focused on better health outcomes through quality management
“The Regional Nursing Body discussed a number of policies and tools aimed at significantly improving the level of care provided by nurses in the Region. The body continued the work towards completing the revision of the Caribbean Standards for Nursing and Midwifery Education and Practice to ensure that these standards were harmonised throughout the Region and remained consistent with international…
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New Institute of Maroon and Indigenous Studies Proposed for UWI Mona and Maroon Communities
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, The UWI Vice-Chancellor and Chair, CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has welcomed the recommendation from Jamaica’s Maroon community to establish a new institute to research, document and share the rich history, culture and contribution of Maroon and Indigenous people. The CRC Chair shared this with a large gathering at the opening of the historic symposium on Maroons,…
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Solar-Powered Water Treatment Plant Commissioned at Port Mourant, Guyana
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), the Government of Guyana, and Guyana Water Incorporated in partnership with the European Union (EU) last week officially commissioned a solar-powered water treatment plant in Port Mourant, Berbice. This landmark project signifies a significant step towards climate resilience in the region by integrating renewable energy into critical water infrastructure. Speaking at the ceremony,…
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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett, at the International Conference Cuba 2024: Decade of People of African Descent | 9 December 2024 | Havana, Cuba
(Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, standing on protocol that has been established: I am pleased for this opportunity to address this august gathering on behalf of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) as we pause to reflect on the International Decade for People of African Descent, a global initiative declared by the United…
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Remarks by CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett at a Cuba-CARICOM Day Celebration | 9 December 2024 | Havana, Cuba
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana, 10 December 2024) – CARICOM Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett is on a three-day official visit to Cuba, 9-11 December, to participate in the International Conference 2024-Decade of Afro-descendants and several high-level meetings with representatives of the Government of Cuba. On Monday, Dr Barnett delivered remarks at the plenary session of the Conference and at…
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