CARICOM Heads concerned about slow implementation of CSME
The Heads of Government within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have expressed concern at the slow pace and low level of implementation of...
Guyana welcomes capital but at the right price – President Ali
Guyana is on the path of greatness as it continues to see major developments in its oil and gas (O&G) sector which entails numerous...
Govt. to invest over $260M to advance agro-processing sector
By Staff Writer
In 2022, the PPP/C Government intends to invest a whopping $261M to advance the development of the agro-processing sector.
According to Agriculture Minister,...
Gambling revenue to help addicts
(Trinidad Guardian) - (By Gail Alexander) Proposed legislation to regulate the gambling and gaming industry will require operators to contribute a percentage of their...
WHO, CDB launch mental health management guide to help persons cope with effects of...
The World Health Organisation’s mental health management guide "Doing what matters in times of stress," has been adopted for the Caribbean and is now...
COVID-19: CCJ takes safety measures
(Caribbean Court of Justice Press Release) The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) continues to closely monitor the current global situation in light of the COVID-19 pandemic....
CARICOM govt. reps gather to draft law to counter smuggling of migrants
Recent data from the Caribbean have shown increases in the number of migrants being smuggled into different parts of the region. To address these...
63 percent of people in Latin America, Caribbean vaccinated against COVID-19 – PAHO
The Pan-American Health Organisation (PAHO) says that 63% of people in Latin America and the Caribbean have now been vaccinated against COVID-19.
Despite this, the...
CARICOM Heads appoint VP Jagdeo to lead improvement of financing strategy for climate adaptation
CARICOM Heads on Wednesday agreed on the need to immediately improve the fiscal structures in place to address climate change and adaptation. Notably, Vice...
Number of people with diabetes in the Americas has more than tripled in three...
Growing rates of obesity, poor diets, and lack of physical activity, among other factors, have contributed to a more than three-fold increase in the...
