“Non-communicable diseases have been a burden to us in CARICOM for far too long. It is time to act effectively, time to fight and time to safeguard the lives of current and future generations from this heavy burden,” said Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director of
UN News - A new report from UN trade and development body UNCTAD published shows how the UN-led Black Sea Grain Initiative has provided hope for millions impacted by rising prices and reduced supplies of staple foodstuffs from war-torn Ukraine. And with the deadline looming, it also underlines why it’s
Peptides are a reduced form of proteins. They are short forms of amino acids, typically containing 2 to 50 amino acids. Numerous health and beauty products use various peptides, including muscle strengthening, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ageing. According to recent studies, various peptide types may help slow
The British Virgin Islands has successfully completed its Vice Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Cooperation Committee (CDCC) which is a subsidiary body of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Vice Chairmanship concluded with the handover of the Chairmanship
Over 200 cruise ships are set to berth at Grenada's ports during the 2022–2023 season, which will draw thousands of cruise ship tourists to the island. On October 21, 2022, a ceremony at the Melville Street Cruise Ship Terminal will welcome the Royal Caribbean cruise ship
UN News - A lack of global supply has prompted the international body which distributes oral cholera vaccines during outbreaks and emergencies to temporarily suspend the standard two-dose regimen. The International Coordinating Group (ICG), is made up of members from the World Health Organization (WHO), UN Children’s Fund UNICEF,
The 2nd Caribbean Congress for Youth and Adolescent Health (CCYAH) will kick off today, October 20, in Kingston, Jamaica. CCAYH is a unique event which focuses on the health of young people in the Caribbean region. This year's congress will run from October 20 to 22,
Release - The 29th session of the Caribbean Development and Cooperation Committee (CDCC) concluded on 14 October in Paramaribo, Suriname. Some of the most urgent and challenging issues facing the Caribbean were discussed at this meeting, inspiring a commitment to strategic action-oriented follow-up to assure
From November 09, 2022, Guyanese nationals can now travel visa-free to the United Kingdom (UK). British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller made the announcement at a press conference at her residence alongside His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali. “Today is a historic day for the Guyana-UK relation,
UN News - Thousands of severely malnourished boys and girls in Somalia are at risk of dying, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Tuesday, urging donors to step up support amid historic drought. “Without greater action and investment, we are facing the death of children on
