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CDB and ITC Host Gender Equality Training for Government and Private Sector Trade Officials
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is hosting some 50 trade officials from across the Region for a workshop focusing on the importance of gender equality in achieving national and regional trade goals and objectives. The overall objective of the four-day workshop, “Gender Mainstreaming in Caribbean Trade Policies and Programmes: Promoting Gender Equality for Improved Trade and Development”, is…
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Suriname to host ACP heads of government summit
PARAMARIBO, Suriname — Suriname is on track to welcome the largest gathering of heads of state in its history from November 6 to 7, when it hosts the eighth African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States Summit of heads of state and government under the theme “Repositioning the ACP Group to fulfill the aspirations of our Peoples”, according to…
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Caribbean to lobby for softer terms at UK Forum
Caribbean foreign ministers are to Monday lobby United Kingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary, William Hague to ask the G-20 for softer borrowing terms although the income rating for the group of largely former British colonies has gone up, a senior member of the delegation said. Chairman of the 15-nation Caribbean Community’s (Caricom) ministerial council on foreign relations. Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett said that…
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Internet exchange point to be launched in Jamaica by August
KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) — Jamaica is expected to benefit significantly from an internet exchange point (IXP) facility, which the ministry of science, technology, energy and mining expects to have in place by August. The IXP enables Internet traffic routing within the country where the provision exists, instead of through external providers, as currently is the case with Jamaica. State minister…
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Antigua and Barbuda Elects a New Government: Gaston Browne is Prime Minister Elect
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – 13th June, 2014………”To God be the Glory. Today is the dawn of a new day,” were the words echoed by Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party Leader the Hon. Gaston A. Browne as he delivered his first address as Prime Minister Elect of Antigua and Barbuda. The Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party on Thursday 13th June overwhelmingly…
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Jamaica to Decriminalize Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana
In a major shift, Jamaica has announced that the country’s Cabinet has approved a proposal that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. The proposed amendment to the country’s Dangerous Drugs Act ((which has been approved by Cabinet but still needs to go be introduced and approved by Parliament)) would mean that the possession of small quantities of…
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Discrimination Over Sexual Preference Blights Those Seeking Medical Help
TRAINING gaps among health and social service workers contribute to an environment of stigma and discrimination for men who have sex with men and sex workers, according to an international report. #The study conducted by Family Health International’s Communication for Change project, and funded by USAID/PEPFAR, revealed that nine people were reportedly denied medical services because they identified as MSM…
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CPLBoosts Sports Tourism In St. Kitts And Nevis
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 12, 2014 (SKNIS): With Caribbean Premiere League (CPL) just around the corner, it is evident that the combination of sports and entertainment will attract tourists to the Federation as part of the Government’s pursuit of active sports tourism,” says Minister of Sports Hon. Glen Phillip. “The island’s facilities have already attracted Athletics Canada who visits every…
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Regional Project Pushes Employment Through Creativity
Basseterre, St. Kitts, June 10, 2014 (SKNIS): The Creativity for Employment and Business Opportunities (CEBO) project launched its six-day Training of Trainers Workshop today (June 10) in St. Kitts. CEBO is funded jointly by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the governments of Italy and Spain, and is led by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat. It is intended to…
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Antigua-Barbuda Is The 6th Member Of CARICOM to include Refractionists in its Eye Health Programme
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – 9th June, 2014……Following representation to the Government of Antigua-Barbuda by CCB-Eye Care Caribbean (in 2010) the government passed a series of Cabinet Decisions, clearing the way for the introduction of Refractionists in the public health services. Refractionists provide eye health services described at level 1 of the global scope of practice approved by the World Council…
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