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Tri-nation animators, experts strengthening Caribbean creative industries
Suriname was the hub of activities earlier this month to explore avenues for collaboration towards the development of the creative sector in the Caribbean as attention continues to be ramped up in the field of animation in the Region. The Spang Makandra Creative Week was held there from 7–15 July, 2016, and brought together various stakeholders from Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and…
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Jamaica participates in clinical trials for Zikv
Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says Jamaica will shortly be participating in a number of clinical trials in the drive to find a vaccine to treat the Zika Virus (ZIKV). Addressing a Ministry of Health/Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) Parish Town Hall Meeting at the Sandy Bank Primary School in St. Elizabeth on July 21, the Minister…
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Nine per cent rise in new HIV infections in Caribbean
This was the view of the United Nations Secretary-General Special Envoy for HIV in the Caribbean, Dr Edward Greene who was speaking from Durban, South Africa, where more than 18,000 scientists, practitioners and members of civil society are meeting at the 21st International AIDS Conference. Dr. Greene was referring to the recent 2016 Prevention Gap report issued by the Joint United…
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At Turkeyen Talks: CARICOM Assistant SG focuses on BREXIT implications
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Assistant Secretary-General, Foreign and Community Relations, Ambassador Colin Granderson, last week participated in a discussion on the vote by the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. A member of a distinguished and knowledgeable panel, Ambassador Granderson focused on the possible effects BREXIT could have on the Community. Ambassador Granderson pointed out that the implications could be…
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Workshop agrees on movement on energy efficiency building codes, standards
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Member States have agreed to develop strategies that promote buy-in and early adoption of the establishment of a Regional Energy Efficiency Building Code (REEBC) and a Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS). The REEBC and the MEPS are expected to be submitted to the Council for Trade and Economic Development (COTED) in November, 2017. The agreement was among…
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Dr. Rowley Inducted into PM’s Park of Honour at UWI
Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, was inducted on Wednesday July 20, into the Prime Minister’s Park of Honour located at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. The park is used to honour UWI graduates who have been or are serving as Heads of Government. The addition of Dr. Rowley’s…
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CARICOM joins OAS in calling for free and fair elections in Haiti
Haiti’s Foreign Minister Pierrot Delienne WASHINGTON, Jul 20, CMC – Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries Wednesday said they remained optimistic that free and fair elections will be held in Haiti in October even as strategies are being discussed to strengthen the democratic process in the French-speaking CARICOM country. Chairman of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador…
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CARICOM Heads of Government endorse Action Plan for Statistics
The necessity to underpin any action towards growth, development and empowerment of the peoples of CARICOM with statistically sound evidence has been the consistent rallying cry of statisticians. Regionally, there is an increasing demand for better data to inform decision-making. But that demand has exposed deficiencies in the statistical offices and has prompted undertakings to better equip statistical offices with…
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Getting Private Sector and Farming Communities CSME Ready
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat is continuing to ensure that key stakeholders are well informed about the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) and its significant benefits. On Thursday, July 21, the first of a series of one-day CSME sensitization workshops kicks off in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Approximately 35 participants from the private sector and rural communities will…
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Discussions between Jamaica and T&T to strengthen bonds – PM Holness
Bilateral discussions between Jamaica and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago are expected to result in robust initiatives that will lead to increased co-operation, and the promotion of improved trade relations. This is the sentiment expressed by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who is hosting his Trinidadian counterpart, Dr. the Hon. Keith Rowley, on an official four-day visit.…
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