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CARICOM concerned about resurgence of ‘Tax havens’ label in wake of Panama Papers leak
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has expressed concern that the designation of “tax havens” is again being attached to the financial services centres in Member States and Associate Members, following the leak of the “Panama Papers”. The Community, in a Statement, said the loose attribution of the ‘tax havens’ label ignores the reality that the regulation of this sector in CARICOM…
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Time to act against NCDs such as diabetes
In recognition of World health Day being observed today, Programme Manager, Health Sector Development at the CARICOM Secretariat , Dr. Rudolph Cummings, shared the following sentiments on diabetes and non-communicable diseases: Whilst the health gains of our Region have contributed significantly to increased life expectancy, these are now under severe threats from Non-Communicable Diseases. The recently completed study by the University…
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H.E. Dr. Thelma Phillip-Browne to Lobby for Support for Anti Crime Assistance
St. Kitts and Nevis’ chief diplomat to the United States will join other diplomats from regional countries in lobbying the US government to continue its support of youth at-risk programmes in the Caribbean. Her Excellency Dr. Thelma Phillip Browne, St. Kitts and Nevis’ Ambassador to the United States, said that the US Department of State gives humanitarian and other…
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Chile committed to strengthening CARICOM ties
Chile has reconfirmed its commitment to building strong ties with Member States of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for promotion of economic development and people’s well being. New Chilean Ambassador to CARICOM H.E. Claudio Rojas Rachel outlined his country’s position when he presented his Letters of Credence to CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque at the headquarters of the CARICOM Secretariat…
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Diabetes: A Big Problem for Years to Come
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, April 7, 2016. Studies conducted by the University of the West Indies (UWI) estimate that 1 in every 4 adults in some Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries have diabetes. More worrying is the doubling of overweight and obesity in children less than five years, along with the high rates in adolescence, as obesity is one…
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Dominica to host national workshop on WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
ROSEAU, Dominica, CMC – Dominica will stage a two day national workshop on the implementation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA) in the OECS Economic Union. The April 7-8 meeting is being held in collaboration with the Saint Lucia-based OECS Commission, the International Trade Centre (ITC) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development…
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PM Browne heads delegation to US/CARICOM correspondent banking talks
Preventing the loss of Correspondent Banking Relations (CBR) remains a top agenda item for the government of Antigua and Barbuda and the rest of the Region as a delegation peruses the matter during consultations between Caribbean and US authorities in Jamaica. The delegation, led by Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Gaston Browne, is currently at the consultation in Jamaica,…
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West Indies T20 achievement is testament to Region’s rich talent – PM Browne
Chairman of the Prime Ministerial Sub-Committee on Cricket, Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne has congratulated the West Indies Women and Men’s cricket teams on their victories in the World T20 competitions, which ended in India on Sunday. Prime Minister Browne said the achievement of winning all the ICC titles at stake in 2016, including the Under…
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Message From Secretary-General Larocque on The World T20 Victories By The West Indies
We have ability, not only to compete but lead the world – CARICOM SG on Windies Teams CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque has congratulated the West Indies women and men’s teams on their victories in the ICC T20 competitions on Sunday, saying these triumphs underscored the fact that our people have the ability, not only to compete, but to…
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CARICOM Cricket governance sub-committee Chairman congratulates victorious Windies teams
Prime Minister of Grenada and Chairman of the CARICOM Subcommittee on Cricket Governance, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, has congratulated the West Indies Men’s and Women’s teams on their heartwarming victories in the World T20 competitions earlier today. The Men’s team defeated England in the Finals by four wickets, with two balls remaining; scoring four consecutive sixes in the…
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