The Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) conducted a Regional Conference and 6th Annual General Meeting under the theme, “Navigating Horizons: Mobilizing Stronger Networks for Caribbean Women towards a Sustainable Maritime Industry.” This dynamic, empowering and informative conference brought together members affectionately called SEAsters from
Release - The Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA) is making its presence felt at the UNCTAD World Investment Forum Abu Dhabi this week! The World Investment Forum (WIF) is presented each year by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. It welcomes thought leaders from around the
Dominica continues to forge ahead with groundbreaking climate-resilient housing projects. One of the cornerstones of Dominica's climate-resilient housing strategy is the adoption of sustainable and robust construction materials. Conventional building materials are being replaced with more resilient alternatives capable of withstanding the most extreme weather conditions. These
The Carnival Venezia, commanded by Crescenzo Palomba, berthed last Saturday, marking the start of Barbados' winter cruise season for 2023–2024. Ian Gooding-Edghill, Minister of Tourism and International Transport, greeted Captain Palomba and his entourage of over 1,300 people on the island. He was happy that the
UN News - Over five million Haitians, including a record three million children, need humanitarian support in 2023. Nearly five million are acutely hungry, UNICEF said, adding the dire situation is “terrorizing children and families and destroying livelihoods amid unprecedented hunger, malnutrition and a resurgent cholera epidemic.” Haiti
Jamaica Ministry of Health and Wellness launched its Dengue Outbreak Mitigation Plan, which includes search-and-destroy operations, clinical management, workforce management, surveillance, and public education. "The plan's objective is to lessen the dengue outbreak's negative effects on the populace," stated Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, Portfolio Minister. Along
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced that he will welcome leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) to Ottawa for the first Canada-CARICOM Summit on Canadian soil. He will co-chair the Summit, which will run from October 17 to 19, 2023, alongside the Prime Minister of
With pride, 1,314 hotel and customer service employees in Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique have received training from the Pure Grenada Excellence Champion Program. The program is scheduled to restart in Grenada on October 09, 2023, having resumed in September on the sister island of
BVI.GOV - Good day to all in the Virgin Islands. I have been closely monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Philippe, and I have been briefed regularly by the team at the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). I trust and hope that you all have been monitoring
As stewards of "fragile" ecosystems, the Caribbean must prioritize the need for 'green investments and environmentally conscious practices' with a sense of urgency." This statement was made by the newly-appointed Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, Dona Regis-Prosper, during the recent regional forum commemorating World Tourism
