The Bahamas
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CARICOM’s UNGA presence marked by firm stance on peace, security, multilateralism, and climate action
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) made a compelling case for peace, security, multilateralism, and action to address the unique challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) during the General Debate of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York. “Without international cooperation, universal peace will not…
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CARICOM SG says The Bahamas’ creativity, innovation key to its success
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) As The Bahamas celebrates its fifty-second Anniversary of Independence on 10 July, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr Carla Barnett highlighted the diligence, solidarity, creativity, and innovation of the Bahamian people as key elements of the nation’s success. In her congratulatory message to Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Philip Davis, Secretary-General Barnett also recognised the country’s…
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CARICOM and CITES Secretariats Partner to Launch Electronic CITES-Permitting System in The Bahamas
The Bahamas is gearing up to launch an electronic system to modernise the regulation of international trade in wildlife. This milestone reflects The Bahamas’ commitment to global best practices for sustainable wildlife trade and positions the country as a regional leader in digital environmental governance. The system – electronic Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and…
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CCCCC Secures US$6.73M for Climate Resilience Projects in The Bahamas, St.Kitts and Nevis
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) has announced the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) approval of three critical climate resilience projects for St. Kitts and Nevis and The Bahamas. The projects, collectively securing nearly US$6.73M in funding, will support national adaptation planning and climate-smart agricultural initiatives to strengthen regional resilience against climate change impacts. St. Kitts and Nevis secured an…
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“Sailing is intrinsic to our identity as Caribbean people and crucial to economic opportunities and youth empowerment” – CARICOM ASG
CARICOM’s Assistant Secretary-General for Foreign and Community Relations, Elizabeth Solomon, advocates for increased youth participation in regional development. The ASG engaged with youth in The Bahamas last week during several youth empowerment and capacity-building activities held in the margins of the CARICOM Youth Forum “One-Youth-One Voice” on Thursday, 20 March. Engagement with the Uriah McPhee Primary Sailing Club ASG Solomon…
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