CARICOM Heads to meet in Suriname Sunday; food security, governance high on agenda
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM)'s 43rd Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government will be held in Suriname from July 3 to 5,...
New UN report to highlight Latin America, Caribbean have the highest cost of access...
A United Nations report, set to launch next week, is expected to highlight that Latin America and the Caribbean have the highest cost of...
President Ali leads delegation to ‘Agro Fest’ in Barbados
President Dr. Irfaan Ali is leading a delegation to attend ‘Agro Fest’—The National Agricultural Exhibition to be held at Queen’s Park in Bridgetown, Barbados,...
Jamaica confirms first case of the Coronavirus
(Jamaica Gleaner) - Jamaica has confirmed its first case of the Coronavirus. Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton made the disclosure a short...
Countries controlling IMF, World Bank Group have no intention to suspend debt of Caribbean...
At a recently held meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), heads of government looked at accessing assistance from International Financial Institutions (IFIs), particularly the...
Dismantling barriers to trade in agricultural commodities will enhance regional food security – President
Guyana's President, Dr. Irfaan Ali is advocating for the dismantling of barriers to trade in agricultural commodities. He said this key to enhancing food...
PAHO issues alert after logo illegally used on video to share misinformation about COVID-19
See the full release from the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO):
A social media video from an unidentified source unlawfully using the logo and name...
PAHO calls for countries to prioritize rapid tests for those with COVID-19 symptoms
With COVID-19 surging throughout the Americas and demand for diagnostics higher than ever, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director, Carissa F. Etienne has...
CARICOM Development Fund to be restructured
So serious are the issues facing the region that its leaders have decided to restructure the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Development Fund (CDF) to enable...
CARICOM to tackle food insecurity and malnutrition by 2030 – Pres. Ali
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM), aiming to reduce its food import bill by 25 percent by next year, is now extending its ambitions to eradicate...
