Saint Lucia has been celebrating Nobel Laureate Day every January 23rd for the past 30 years. This year’s theme is “celebrating Excellence: Nurturing our Creativity, Consolidating our Legacy. “ The Nobel Laureate Committee, as well as other sub-committees and sponsors, gathered on January 5th 2023 for
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) is urging Caribbean nations to keep the momentum of tourism in the region to be able to join in the top five of the world's fastest-growing economies that rely heavily on tourism. CTO's acting secretary-general Neil Walters disclosed that the Barbados-based
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has responded to the invitation extended by the Government of Antigua and Barbuda to mount a CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) to observe the General Elections scheduled for 18 January 2023. The CARICOM Secretary-General has appointed Ms Josephine Tamai, Chief Elections Officer
Release - The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) contends that there is no room for complacency because the pandemic is not over. Speaking at a training webinar for regional journalists on Thursday 5th January, CARPHA’s Executive Director, Dr Joy St. John pointed out that immunity levels
The United Kingdom has reinforced its support to help Small Island Developing States (SIDS) tackle climate change, emphasizing its role as an ally and a champion of the cause. "Though we formally handed over our COP Presidency to Egypt last November, we will persevere in pressing
Saint Lucia Government says it remains mindful of the impact of global economic pressures on the average household. The Government of Saint Lucia is putting money back into the pockets of ordinary Saint Lucians. Effective January 1, 2023, those earning up to EC $25,400 annually will not be
Almost 3 years since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Caribbean Region and the COVID-19 outbreak was designated a pandemic, COVID-19 cases are still occurring in our communities. In light of this, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is encouraging Ministries of
Clean energy will thrive in 2023, thanks to a number of countries in Central America and the Caribbean that are now shifting to geothermal energy as their new and added source of power in the coming years. According to data from market analyst BNAmericas, this year
Release - The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Martinique Cancer Registry signed a Memorandum of Agreement to work together to strengthen cancer surveillance and control in the Region. This collaboration is of critical importance as cancer is the second leading cause of death in
Work has begun on Anegada's Hybrid Renewable Energy & Battery Storage System in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), which, upon completion in November of this year, would harness solar energy to power the island of Anegada. Power52, an American solar energy firm, will manage the project
