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
Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced that they will demolish the football stadium where a stampede killed more than 130 people. Widodo was addressing the media at the state palace after meeting Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA, the organization that governs soccer worldwide. “Kanjuruhan stadium in Malang…
UN News - Plastics used in farming activities are accumulating in agricultural soil worldwide at an alarming rate, a new report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) published reveals. Plastics are used extensively in agriculture, from plastic-coated seeds to protective wraps used to modify soil temperature
Downtown Bridgetown, Barbados, smells of ripe fruit and incense. In the thriving marketplace, sellers and buyers dance to the hectic pace of midday in contrast to the Caribbean Sea, placid and shimmering on the horizon. The sea is a major character in the life of the
The Government of Dominica announced that it had reached an agreement with TRON, designating the TRON Protocol as the country's national blockchain infrastructure. TRON has secured the government's approval to issue Dominica Coin (DMC), a blockchain-based fan token, to promote Dominica's global popularity for its natural
Release - It is essential that we strive for a society in which all people, everywhere, have reliable access to nutritionally adequate and environmentally sustainable food. On 16th October, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) joins its partners and the Caribbean people in observing World Food
