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“CARIFESTA XV: The Ideal Stage to propel Caribbean artists” – Barbados CARICOM Youth Ambassador
Barbados CARICOM Youth Ambassador Ashley Lashley says CARIFESTA XV, slated for 22-31 August 2025 in Barbados, will be an ideal platform to propel Caribbean artists. “Never miss an opportunity. It’s going to be a big celebration! Believe in yourself; believe in your talent. We, as Caribbean people, are here to support you. To any young person: take advantage of the…
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CARICOM to establish Educational Transformation Commission
“We were able to also take a report from the concerned parents with respect to CXC, and we’ve asked for them to meet with CXC to remove any misunderstanding and to improve the response to their concerns. In addition to that, the Community took a decision that the time has come for the establishment of a CARICOM Educational Transformation Commission.”…
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Youth Crucial to Moving CSME Forward
“You are the future of the Region and the ones best placed to reach the youth of your countries and communicate what is at stake with the integration project. This attachment programme is meant to deepen your understanding of the CSME and place you in a position to become advocates of the integration project. But more importantly, it is meant…
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CARICOM Youth leaders better equipped to lead Climate Change initiatives
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) and regional youth representatives who participated in the CARICOM-Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) Climate Change and Health (CCH) Orientation and Training, are better equipped to lead climate change mitigation projects after completing specialized training on preparing effective project proposals and grants. The capacity-building initiative was held at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana, from 23 to…
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Specialized sessions strengthen CARICOM Youth Ambassadors’ understanding of climate impacts on health
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors from five (5) Member States, Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Grenada, St Kitts and Nevis, and Trinidad and Tobago, will soon begin local projects focused on addressing the health effects of climate change, increasing awareness and education on the issues and providing Caribbean young people with hands-on experience on climate and health justice. During the CARICOM-Pan American Health…
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CARICOM Youth Leaders to Implement Climate Change Mitigation Projects Following Successful Training Initiative
CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) and regional youth leaders spent four engaging days (23-26 April) at the CARICOM Secretariat in Georgetown, Guyana, where they built their capacity to effect change on climate change and health issues. As part of the Pan American Health Organisation’s (PAHO) Climate Change and Health Project (CCH), young leaders across the Region are receiving education, funding, and…
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Report highlighting the current state and future prospects of West Indies Cricket to be submitted to CARICOM Heads
Friday 3 May 2024 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): Dr the Hon. Keith Rowley, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, announced that a report will be compiled on the future growth of West Indies Cricket when Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads meet in July in Grenada. This report will provide a comprehensive and reliable assessment of the current state and future…
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Remarks by Dr. Carla Barnett, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Community at the Opening Ceremony of the Climate Change and Health Orientation and Training Workshop for CARICOM Youth Ambassadors and Youth Leaders, 23 April 2024
Honourable Frank Anthony, Minister of Health of Guyana; Representatives of International Organisations; Ms. Alison Drayton, Assistant Secretary-General, Human and Social Development; Other Members of Staff of the CARICOM Secretariat; CARICOM Youth Ambassadors and Youth Leaders Young People of the Region. I am pleased to speak with you today as we convene the Climate Change…
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CARICOM Equipping Youth to Tackle Climate Change and Health Challenges
Thursday 18 April 2024 (CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown): Empowering CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) and other Youth Leaders with technical knowledge and expertise to confront the global challenge of climate change is a main goal of the upcoming “CARICOM Climate Change and Health Orientation and Training for CYAs and Youth Leaders” which will take place from 23-26 April at the…
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Regional Youth Advocates Take Action on Climate Change and Health to Build a Healthier Future for All
This content is provided under the CARICOM Secretariat’s Climate Change and Health Programme (CCHP) supported by the European Union (EU)/CARIFORUM and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The CCHP’s mission is to deepen awareness on how climate change affects health and spread awareness on prevention and adaptation measures to reduce greenhouse gases. Eco Restorers in Trinidad and Tobago brainstorming ways…
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