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Agriculture hailed at CWA as the cornerstone of sustainable development
Agriculture at the heart of sustainable development efforts of the Region, and solidarity among the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and its regional and international partners to achieve food and nutrition security, were common themes at the opening ceremony of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture. The week of activities is being hosted by St. Kitts and Nevis at the Marriott Beach…
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Remarks by WFP Representative and Country Director| Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture 2025| 29 September 2025
It is a true honour to join you in commemorating the 19th annual Caribbean Week of Agriculture—a powerful testament to our shared commitment to advancing the agricultural sector and confronting the pressing challenge of food security across the region. Before I proceed, allow me to express my sincere appreciation to the Government and People of St. Kitts and Nevis for…
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Remarks by FAO Subgional regional Coordinator for the Caribbean| Opening Ceremony, 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture| 29 September 2025
Here we are together again to exchange experiences and to use each other’s knowledge and ideas to drive agriculture forward in the Region. People ask me if I think that agriculture is moving fast enough what I think of the progress that has been made in relation to the 25X25, and my answer has been that a lot of effort…
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Food and nutrition security essential to economic stability, social well-being, environmental resilience of Region- CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General
“Just four short years ago, we started what was seen by many as just a dream when we launched our 25 by 2025 food import bill reduction programme. It was at the time a bold move to cut the Region’s food import bill by 25% by the year 2025. I am pleased to let you know that the programme has…
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Media Advisory – Opening Ceremony, Caribbean Week of Agriculture
The opening ceremony of the 19th Caribbean Week of Agriculture will be held on 29 September 2025, at the St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa, Frigate Bay, St. Kitts and Nevis. The week of activities will shine a spotlight on agriculture in the Region, under the theme ‘Sowing Change, Harvesting Resilience: Transforming Our Caribbean Food Systems for 2025…
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COHSOD–Health Chair Urges Stronger Health Systems to Withstand Climate and Financial Shocks
“Our health systems remain vulnerable to hurricanes and floods. These events remind us of the urgent need for resilient health systems and integrated disaster response strategies. The evolving economic landscape has added another layer of complexity. Diseases carry profound financial consequences, resulting in losses due to reduced productivity and rising healthcare costs. Such realities highlight that health is not just…
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CARICOM Calls for Urgent Action on NCDs Amid Climate and Economic Pressures
Ending the epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) is a daunting but not an insurmountable task that will require increased investment, innovative financing, stronger partnerships, and policy action, Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, said Thursday. Speaking at a High-Level Breakfast on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health in the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York,…
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Strengthened partnerships, multi-stakeholder approach needed to address climate mobility – CARICOM SG
“The way forward must include strengthened partnerships and a multi-stakeholder approach to address climate mobility. This means helping people to stay in their communities by addressing the environmental drivers, providing protection and humanitarian assistance for those who move, and facilitating well-managed mobility out of harm’s way.” – Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General (l) with CARICOM…
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Enforcement countdown triggered as BBNJ Treaty gets 60th ratification
On 19 September 2025, the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdictions (BBNJ Treaty) reached the milestone 60 state ratifications that were needed to trigger its entry into force. St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which signed the Treaty on 17 September 2025, helped to push ratifications to the required number. Earlier…
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‘Sow seeds of change to harvest a more resilient, food-secure Caribbean’ – CARICOM SG rallies Region ahead of Caribbean Week of Agriculture
“This forum reminds us that agriculture is not only about food production. It is about building meaningful relationships, creating jobs, empowering youth and women, and ensuring that every Caribbean citizen has access to safe, nutritious, and affordable food.” – Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, has extended an invitation to all stakeholders to attend the 19th…
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