CARICOM Statement The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) stands with the government and people of Cuba in the aftermath of the disastrous fire at the Port of Matanzas. We extend our condolences on the loss of life and wish a speedy recovery to the scores of people who
UN News - Food prices dropped significantly in July, marking the fourth consecutive monthly decline since hitting record highs earlier in the year in the wake of the war in Ukraine, the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) reported. The UN agency has published its latest eagerly-awaited Food
The four main shareholders of LIAT 1974 have taken a collective decision to liquidate the iconic regional carrier. The prime ministers of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Barbados, and St Vincent and the Grenadines held virtual talks aimed at agreeing to either revamp LIAT (1974) or create
Newly elected Prime Minister Terrance Drew declared Monday, August 08, 2022, a public holiday in St. Kitts and Nevis. “I would like to announce that August 08, which is next Monday, be declared a holiday as part of the celebration of the victory of our party.” Drew
UN News - Three more ships have been given the green light to leave Ukraine’s Black Sea ports on Friday, carrying just over 58,000 tons of corn, in a move that will raise hopes further for the success of a UN initiative aimed at lowering the prices
Release - Leaders of Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) from the Pacific, Caribbean, African, Indian Ocean and South China Sea states will converge at the Wadadli Action Platform to address the most critical issues that hinder Sustainable Development in SIDS. The two-day meeting, organized by the
"Exclusive breastfeeding for six months benefits the infant, mother, family, community, country and environment; therefore, breastfeeding is recognised as an effective strategy in achieving regional and global goals on health, nutrition, food security, economic growth and environmental sustainability", states Dr. Joy St. John, Executive Director
Release - Ophthalmology specialists from AdvantageCare Physicians (ACPNY), one of the largest primary and speciality care practices in New York City, travelled to Haiti earlier this month on a medical mission of mercy. Doctors Anika Michael and Benjeil Edghill spent a five-day care mission in the Caribbean
Release - A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) to strengthen procedures that ensure the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines in the Region. Dr. Didacus Jules, Director General of
Press Secretariat - A symbolic reconnection between Africa and the Caribbean diaspora occurred at the CARICOM Secretariat when Deputy Secretary-General, Dr Armstrong Alexis, welcomed a Royal Delegation from South Africa, Uganda and the Kingdom of Lesotho. The delegation included the Founding President of AIDO, His Highness
