Foreign investors and private entities are having second thoughts on whether or not they will put their money in the Caribbean to help the region in addressing climate change. For starters, there is trillions of dollars of private capital ready to finance the transition of countries to
Media Release - Knowledge is power, and education empowers; hence, the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica is incessantly working to revolutionize the education sector in the country. Apart from the new housing initiatives rolled out, another priority of the Skerrit-led administration is the modernization of
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness, says they are monitoring and preparing for the impact that the country’s economy will face brought about by the conflict between, Ukraine and Russia. “We expect that the impact on Jamaica could be through the global energy prices, oil prices, in
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) urges Ministries of Health to continue the rollout of their COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. Although CARPHA recognizes that uptake of the vaccine is critical to achieving maximum protection from severe disease and death in the Region, Dr Rian Extavour, Programme Manager,
Barbados GIS - The Bajan government is already seeking to put measures in place to cushion any likely fallout from the war that has broken out in Ukraine with Russia. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, outlined that the situation between Ukraine and Russia could have implications
Media Release - Economic activity in the community of Savanne in Scotts Head has increased as ten (10) local contractors have mobilized and commenced works on site for the first major housing development in the area. The development is part of the new housing initiative by
In a bid to reduce the number of migrants, drugs, weapons and contraband coming in Dominican Republic, its government has begun construction of a border wall with Haiti, causing controversy among neighboring nations in the Caribbean. The Guardian reported that the concrete barrier will span half
Jamaica Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced a further relaxation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) containment measures effective Friday, February 25 for a three-week period, ending March 17. The revised measures, which include changes of the nightly curfew hours, are based on declines in cases and hospitalisations. Speaking at
CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett has congratulated Saint Lucia on its Forty-Third Independence Anniversary which it celebrates on 22 February 2022. Dr Barnett’s congratulatory message to Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Honourable Philip J. Pierre noted the country’s steadfast and committed pursuit of development: “Honourable Prime Minister, On
Despite the effect on Dominica's economy by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica continues to accomplish the goal of providing resilient homes for vulnerable families. Committed to revolutionizing the living conditions of Dominicans, ten (10) new housing projects will be developed
