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CARICOM and India renew commitment to bilateral cooperation
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – CARICOM and India renewed their commitment to bilateral cooperation at the second meeting of the CARICOM-India Joint Commission which met virtually on Wednesday November 6.The Joint Commission was co-chaired by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign of Affairs of Dominica, Ms. Barbara Bailey, and the Vice Minister within the Ministry of…
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Curaçao joins CARICOM, pledges to leverage cultural, economic strengths
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana) – Curaçao is now the sixth Associate Member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The country’s prime minister said it brings a unique blend of cultural traditions, economic strengths, and social perspectives that will hopefully strengthen the Community. On Sunday 28 July 2024, CARICOM Chairman, the Hon. Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, and Prime Minister of…
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Dr. Mohammad Rafik Nagdee Appointed New Executive Director of The CCREEE
The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Mohammad Rafik Nagdee as its new Executive Director, effective August 6, 2024. Dr. Nagdee, a Barbadian national, emerged as the successful candidate during a rigorous three-stage recruitment process that was initiated in December 2023. Dr. Nagdee has a wealth of experience and…
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St. Kitts and Nevis Leading Decarbonisation Efforts in the Caribbean
St. Kitts and Nevis (SKN) has initiated a multi-million-dollar project titled ‘Achieving A Rapid Decarbonisation of the Energy Sector in Saint Kitts and Nevis.’ The project, dubbed ‘SKN-100,’ aims to hasten the country’s shift to 100 percent renewable electricity and 100 percent high energy efficiency in public buildings within the next three years. The SKN-100 project is being financed by…
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Remarks by Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General, at the Opening Ceremony of the Caribbean Investment Forum
“This forum’s focus on three critical matters – agriculture and food and nutrition security, green economy transition, and digitalization of business – will inform the ongoing narrative and action plans on how strategic investments can be directed towards development, sustainability, and resilience. These are matters of great priority in CARICOM.” – Dr. Carla Barnett, CARICOM Secretary-General I would like to…
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CARICOM DSG welcomes high-level Japanese officials for courtesy call
As the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Japan continue to solidify relations particularly during the CARICOM-Japan Friendship Year 2024, Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Armstrong Alexis received a visit from Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, His Excellency Yasushi Hosaka, at the CARICOM Secretariat on 30 May 2024. During the exchange, the two sides discussed the follow-up to the Secretary General’s visit…
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Caribbean Women Awarded for Outstanding Contributions to Energy, Climate Resilience
Five women, who have made outstanding contributions to energy and climate resilience in the Caribbean, on Friday received the CARICOM Women in Sustainable Energy (W.I.S.E) Awards at the 16th Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum (CREF) held in Miami, Florida. The Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREEE), the CARICOM Secretariat and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) partnered to make the…
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