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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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Global Fund convenes forum to help countries sustain projects
-dubbed ‘enlightening and rewarding’ by Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings “It is always a challenge for countries to transition smoothly from internationally funded projects and to sustain them effectively to the benefit of the people…” This is according to Minister within the Ministry of Public Health, Dr. Karen Cummings. She recently attended a Global Fund forum for principal…
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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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Jamaica lab approved as WHO Zika testing facility
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Monday April 4, 2016 – Jamaica is equipped to conduct Zika virus testing on behalf of other countries, if so assigned by the World Health Organization (WHO). Acting Director of the National Virology Reference Laboratory at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), Professor Monica Smikle, has disclosed that the facility is a valid WHO testing agency.…
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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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Chairman of CARICOM’s cricket sub-committee extends best wishes to Teams Windies
Grenada’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the CARICOM Subcommittee on Cricket Governance, Dr. the Right Honourable Keith Mitchell, extends best wishes, on behalf of the Prime Ministers of CARICOM, to the West Indies T-20 Men and Women’s teams, as they compete in the Finals of the World T-20 tournaments. Grenada’s Prime Minister and Chairman of the CARICOM Subcommittee on Cricket…
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Caribbean leadership on climate change hailed by incoming Secretary-General
“Coming together in unity has been one of the strengths of the Caribbean region” – Patricia Scotland QC Caribbean countries have shown great leadership in “mobilising the world” to act on the threat posed by climate change, the Secretary-General Designate of the Commonwealth of Nations, the Right Honourable Patricia Scotland QC, has said. Addressing the opening ceremony of the 15th…
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Caribbean Nations Sign off on Cyber Crime Action Plan
Priority areas in the action plan include training, legislation, technical capacity and law enforcement. Caribbean countries have sign off on a plan of action to strengthen regional co-operation and help governments address cyber security vulnerabilities. It follows a five-day meeting in Saint Lucia that brought together legislators, cyber security experts and international law enforcement bodies such as Interpol. The move…
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Caribbean tourism officials to focus on business, service excellence
(St. John’s, Antigua) – As Caribbean tourism rebounds, tourism practitioners within the region are making their next strategic move by focusing on enhancing the quality of their product, and developing a strong culture of service excellence. The Secretary General of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, Hugh Riley and other well-known Caribbean tourism officials will meet in Antigua and Barbuda to address the…
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