We must learn together, or we will stagnate apart. This is the clarion call of Dominica's Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit as he urged his fellow leaders to take concrete actions to address climate change in a two-day conference on Building a Science and Data Based Agenda
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,
There's no stopping the government of Dominica from building back better homes for its residents. Dominican Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit recently revealed that 250 more houses are expected to be built in communities throughout the island, Dominica Vibes reported. This initiative is part of the government's Housing
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
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
