UN News - Governments and pharmaceutical companies need to work together in a better way, to deliver vaccines “to every person, everywhere” – not simply in the wealthiest nations, said the UN chief. Secretary-General António Guterres was addressing the GAVI COVAX international vaccine equity initiative’s Advance Market Commitment Summit 2022, which
Media Release - The University of the West Indies (The UWI) in collaboration with the Open Society University Network (OSUN) recently hosted a webinar on the Caribbean’s need for climate justice. The virtual engagement held on March 30 was part of Open Society’s Global Teach-In series. Championing a
Media Release - Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) from across the Caribbean were high in praise for the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on the leadership role it played and continues to play in the Region’s COVID-19 response. This, as CARPHA hosted its first face-to-face meeting, since
UN NEWS—The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution on Thursday calling for Russia to be suspended from the Human Rights Council. The resolution received a two-thirds majority of those voting, minus abstentions, in the 193-member Assembly, with 93 nations voting in favour and 24 against. Fifty-eight
After their week-long tour in the Caribbean, Prince William and Duchess Kate found the visit an "eye-opener" and are said to be "overwhelmed with remorse," according to sources. In an exclusive article, US Weekly reported that the royal couple were looking forward to visiting Belize,
UN NEWS—International Roma Day on 8 April is a key date to mark Romani culture, made more significant in Romania since the passing of last year’s landmark legislation there, to combat hate speech against the Roma – the first law of its kind in Europe. Nonetheless,
A number of Caribbean Islands are easing up on their COVID-19 restrictions, just in time for the summer season. Online travel site Travel + Leisure has reported that Belize, Saint Lucia, and Grenada are making it easier for tourists to book their flights and enjoy their
Media Release - Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Consul General to Northern Ireland Dr Christopher Stange facilitated the donation of a brand-new commercial-grade zero-turn agricultural tractor lawnmower to assist the Bequia Sports Management Committee. The machinery valued at £12,000 (EC$45,000.00) will be used primarily
UN News - The world’s plant protection body met on Tuesday, aiming to set new plant health standards to both safeguard human wellbeing and preserve food security, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Plant pests and diseases cause food crop losses of up
JIS - Jamaica's remittance inflows exceeded US$3.3 billion for 2021, representing an increase of over US$2.9 billion for 2020. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Leslie Campbell, in revealing the figures at the Global Diaspora Summit in
