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Agriculture Ministry Targets Banana Export Trade
KINGSTON, January 25, 2015 -As banana exports increase, the Ministry of Agriculture is moving to ensure that there is steady supply of high quality fruit for the overseas market by utilizing the agro parks as part of the process. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Derrick Kellier, speaking during a visit to the Agricultural Marketing Corporation (AMC) Complex in Kingston on Friday“We are…
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Fostering cleaner, more sustainable energy future in Caribbean – JOINT DECLARATION CARIBBEAN ENERGY SECURITY SUMMIT WASHINGTON DC 26 JANUARY, 2015
Caribbean countries have committed to supporting the transformation of their energy systems and to share their experiences through new and expanded regional information networks. The commitment was underscored in a Joint Declaration by countries which participated in the Caribbean Energy Security Summit hosted by United States Vice President, Joe Biden, in Washington DC on Monday. See Declaration below: JOINT DECLARATION…
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Federation represented at Washington DC Summit on Energy
BASSETERRE/WASHINGTON (JANUARY 27TH 2015 (CUOPM) – St. Kitts and Nevis is being represented by a three-person delegation at the invitation from United States Vice President the Hon. Joe Biden to participate in a regional summit on Energy Security being held in Washington. The delegation members are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Mr. Lenny Lake; St. Kitts and Nevis’…
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Energy Summit – Panels discuss key issues
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders joined United States Vice President Joseph Biden in Washington for Monday’s Caribbean Energy Summit. The Summit format included three panel discussions with CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque participating in the panel on “Public Sector Catalysing International Finance”. The other panels were “Overcoming Barriers to Investment” and “Comprehensive Approaches to Energy Transformation”. Dr the Honourable James Fletcher, Minister of Public Service,…
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Dominica looks to France for help with banana industry
By the Caribbean Journal staff As the Eastern Caribbean continues its battle against the Black Sigatoka disease harming its banana crops, Dominica is looking abroad for help. The country announced this week that it would soon be importing Black Sigatoka-resistant banana plants from the French Caribbean to help farmers in the ongoing fight against the disease. “As we speak, the European…
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Golding tables ganja amendments in Senate
Minister of Justice, Senator Mark Golding, tabled the landmark Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill which contains proposed changes to laws affecting the use of ganja, in the Senate on Friday. Golding had announced on Wednesday at a post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House that the Bill would be tabled Friday, following Monday's approval of the proposed amendments by Cabinet. The…
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CARICOM to continue lobby for end to Cuba trade embargo – Nicholson
KINGSTON, January 23, 2015- Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator A.J. Nicholson, says regional leaders will continue to push for an end to the trade embargo against Cuba even as they welcome the move by the United States (US) to restore diplomatic ties with the Spanish-speaking Caribbean island. “A main hurdle to be cleared is the lifting of the…
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China, Grenada “Renew Commitment”
By the Caribbean Journal staff China and Grenada have “renewed their commitment” toward strengthening their bilateral relationship, the government of Grenada announced this week. The two sides “renewed” their commitment at a recent ceremony to mark the 10th anniversary of the resumption of diplomatic relations between Grenada and China. Grenada established diplomatic ties with China in 2005 after severing its…
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French Guiana seeks Associate Membership of CARICOM
The French territories in the Caribbean have begun discussions with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) on their applications to become Associate Members of the Community. CARICOM Secretary-General Ambassador Irwin LaRocque met on Thursday with a team from French Guiana led by the President of the Regional Council Mr Rodolphe Alexandre. This followed a meeting on Wednesday with a team from Martinique…
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CARICOM Leaders and US in Energy Summit in Washington
During their one-day stay in Washington, the CARICOM Heads of Government will also engage in a follow up meeting with the Vice President to gauge progress on the issues agreed to during their meeting in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago in May 2013. Their day will begin with a breakfast discussion on climate change issues with the US. Keynote…
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