Release - Grenada, known as the spice island of the Caribbean, is hosting its 10th annual, week-long Grenada Chocolate Festival. The festival, which started in 2014, will take place from May 16 – 21, 2023 and celebrates the rich history and culture of chocolate production
UN News - UN humanitarians have reached nearly two million Ukrainians whose lives have been impacted by Russia’s ongoing invasion with multi-purpose cash assistance in just the first three months of 2023, the UN Spokesperson said. Stéphane Dujarric described the direct transfer of money, mostly to
In an unprecedented move, leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) made a declaration against the trade of illegal guns at the recent symposium held in Trinidad & Tobago, and has called for the United States to join the fight against exporting such firearms. "We declare a War
Release - Researchers at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) are pleased to have secured US $300,000 to conduct much-needed research into designing sustainable, nature-based coastal solutions. The grant by Future Earth will fund research in Trinidad & Tobago, USA, Barbados and Jamaica
Without an extra $97 billion in funding, many countries won't be able to meet their national education goals for 2030, according to a new UN report released. The report calls for a quick review of funding. The paper asks, "Can countries afford their national SDG4 benchmarks?"
Release - Grenadian writer Alyssa Bierzynski proudly announces the release of her second children's book, "Good Boy Milo". The heartwarming story follows Milo the dog on an adventure to help a kite stuck in his favourite mango tree. With beautiful illustrations by Grenadian artist Elizabeth
It has been a busy first half of April for Dominica's geothermal plant. Last April 6, Dominica Geothermal Development Company Ltd. conducted flow testing for the second production to determine how much power can be generated from the production well. The plant is expected to generate 10,000
Australia's northwest, home to the world's biggest export hub for iron ore, could be hit by the strongest tropical cyclone in a decade. Ports were clearing ships out of the area, and people rushed to stock up on food and water. Cyclone Ilsa, which was in
Release - Through an agreement signed November 8, 2022, the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) became the recipient of financing to the tune of €149,976.00 from the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) for the implementation of the Global Programme Digital Transformation in the Caribbean
UN News - Fully financing the HIV response in Africa will produce substantial health, social and economic gains for the continent, a new report backed by the UN agency devoted to ending AIDS (UNAIDS) revealed. The report based on research by the Economist Impact partnership across 13 African countries, A
