Montserrat
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Oswen O. Carty
Oswen Carty is a 28-year-old young man who describes himself as a self-motivated, easy-going individual passionate about renewable energy and geology. Oswen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Kingston University – London. He returned home to contribute to Montserrat’s development because of his passion, love, and enthusiasm to support his country. Oswen is currently employed as an Energy Officer…
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CARIFESTA – Caribbean Festival of Arts
The Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) is a roving multi-disciplinary art festival which has been held in various CARICOM countries since its establishment in 1972. It is a regional forum where artists, performers and other persons in the field of culture meet and exchange ideas through presentations of music, dance, drama, exhibitions on art, sculpture, poetry and symposia, among others.…
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CARICOM Youth Ambassadors
The CARICOM Youth Ambassador Programme was launched in Saint Lucia in 1993 by the Heads of Government to mark the Twentieth Anniversary of CARICOM and was formally instituted in 1994. Since its inception, the Youth Ambassador Programme has contributed to increased youth knowledge and awareness of CARICOM issues and priorities; has raised the profile of young people at the national…
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Montserrat
Key facts Date of Membership in CARICOM: 1 May 1974 Also Known as:Emerald Isle Status of Independence:Independent Area: 103 km2 (40 miles2) Capital City: Plymouth (abandoned in 1997 due to volcanic activity. Interim government buildings built at Brades Estate at the northwest end Population: 4,932 (2009) Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Highest National Award: Montserrat Badge of Honour Economy GDP:…
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