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Antigua & Barbuda In Strong Position To Accelerate Renewable Energy Deployment
ST JOHN’S, Antigua, Dec 28 2016 — Developing Antigua and Barbuda’s abundant renewable energy resources will enable the country to meet a large share of its energy demand sustainably with renewables, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewables Readiness Assessment: Antigua and Barbuda presents clear and practical steps for the country to maximise its renewable…
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Caribbean faced serious health challenges, but had important successes in 2016, says PAHO
WASHINGTON, DC, USA (CMC) — From the Zika epidemic and the birth of thousands of babies with congenital malformations, through the declaration of measles as eliminated from the Americas, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says 2016 is a year of “serious challenges and important successes” for health in the Caribbean and other places in the Americas. The Washington-based health…
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Guyana signs open skies agreements
By Ray Chickrie NASSAU, Bahamas — During the ninth annual International Civil Aviation (ICAN) 2016 conference, which was held in Nassau, Bahamas, from December 5-9, 2016, Guyana signed open skies agreements with the Dominican Republic, India and South Korea. The agreement with India will allow an unlimited number of flights to six airports in India: New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad,…
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Dominica going for medical marijuana
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit says his Administration will discuss the issue of medical marijuana in the coming year. Skerrit, who was a guest on a local radio programme on Wednesday, said the topic must be discussed in a focused and informed manner, in order to take full advantage of the use of the herb, which many…
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Impressive but challenging year for regional tourism
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO), Hugh Riley, says 2016 has been an impressive but also challenging year for tourism in the region. In his Christmas message, Riley pointed to an increase in tourist arrivals when compared to 2015 that was a record year. He said the tourist arrivals have been fuelled by strong…
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Turks and Caicos elects first female premier
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos (CMC) — Voters in Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) on Thursday elected its first ever woman to head a government in this British Overseas Territory (BOT) and in the process booted Premier Dr Rufus Ewing out of Parliament completely. The preliminary results released Friday by the electoral officials here showed that 45-year-old attorney, Sharlene Cartwright Robinson,…
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EU to boost CARIBBEAN competitiveness by strengthening regional partnerships
BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe — The INTERREG V Caribbean, a multimillion dollar EU-funded program to strengthen regional partnerships, will be officially launched in Saint Lucia on Wednesday. In addition to boosting the economic competitiveness of the region's countries, the INTERREG V Caribbean program will also respond to environmental challenges and health issues, while promoting the joint cultural heritage of the region. The…
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President Granger emphasises importance of CSME, regional integration
President David Granger said that there is an economic purpose to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and emphasised the importance of the deepening of regional integration and the advancement of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) for the economic well-being of all Member States. He made the remarks during an informal meeting on Thursday, with the staff at Guyana’s diplomatic…
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OECS Supports CARICOM Energy Month
In the CARICOM region, November is earmarked as Energy Month to increase awareness on energy consumption and to encourage energy-saving actions. Similar to recent years, the OECS Sustainable Energy Unit contributed actively to the month-long observance. As a compliment to the many regional activities undertaken in recognition of Energy Month, the OECS Sustainable Energy Unit (SEU) commenced a training program…
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CARICOM Deputy Secretary General optimistic about fight against HIV/AIDS virus
By Mark Murray Today, Guyana joined other countries in observing World AIDS Days with the message of prevention being echoed as CARICOM’s Deputy Secretary-General remains optimistic about the future effect the virus has on the world’s population. The world has made huge progress in the fight against AIDS, according to the United Nations. But for some experts that fight to…
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