The number of people estimated to be facing moderate to severe levels of food insecurity in the English-speaking Caribbean has risen by an alarming 46 per cent over the last six months. Nearly 4.1 million people or 57 per cent of the population, now face
An escalation in what the UN is calling “violent civil unrest” in Haiti, and the subsequent blockading of roads across the country, is making it “very challenging for humanitarian partners to assist”, according to the UN Spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric. Nationwide protests sparked initially by the almost
The Absolutely Caribbean pavilion drew the attention of chefs, trade buyers, press and bloggers at the Speciality and Fine Food Fair at the Olympia London, United Kingdom. Caribbean Export supported ten regional food and drink producers to showcase their range of products. The ten companies included:
Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips said the Government intends to continuously bolster investments in human capital to build local content capacity and foster a sustainable future for all Guyanese. He made the remarks while attending the official launch of the US$20 million 3T EnerMech Guyana
The Trinidad and Tobago Government would be unable to sustain its ongoing fuel subsidy if current oil prices remain soaring high. For financial year 2022, the Government paid TT$2.6 billion to subsidise fuel. And with crude oil prices currently at US$90 per barrel, the government anticipates
UN News - World food prices have fallen for a fifth consecutive month but are still nearly eight per cent higher than a year ago, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported. Its latest Food Price Index shows that five commodities - cereals, vegetable oil, dairy, meat
The new House Speaker and Senate President took their oath of office at the ceremonial opening of Grenada's 11th Parliament. Leo Cato is the new Speaker of the House of Representatives for Grenada, succeeding former speaker Michael Pierre. Cato holds a Master of Science in Computer
Jamaica's Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Christopher Tufton, said that 4,000 doses of vaccines for Monkeypox are expected to arrive this month. While speaking at the Open House & Exhibition ceremony in St Catherine, Tufton said that the distribution of these vaccines would take a
UN News - A $160 million emergency plan to help Pakistan deal with devastating flooding has been launched by the United Nations, aiming to reach “5.2 million of the most vulnerable people in the country”. An estimated 33 million people have been affected by the “worst flooding in
Release - Jamaica will be the host destination for the prestigious World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America 2022, slated for August 31. The leading travel industry leaders and decision-makers from the Caribbean and Americas region will attend the red-carpet gala reception at Sandals Montego Bay,
