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The RIGHT Action Plan for the Queen Conch Industry…
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 — The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Convention on International Trade in…
Sir Vivian Richards to Receive Caricom’s Highest…
ABS Television National hero and cricketing doyen, Sir Isaac Vivian Alexander Richards is to receive the Order of the Caribbean Community, CARICOM’s highest honour. The secretariat of the 15-member…
CARICOM SG Says Region’s Agriculture Potential Can…
Source: Department of Public Information (Guyana) Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary-General, Dr. Carla Barnett said agriculture has the potential to aid in economic recovery throughout the…
Guyana, T&T sign MOU to resolve trade…
Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago are working closely to renew and advance cooperation in a number of key areas including trade and investment, addressing non-tariff barriers and other hindrances to the…
COVID-19 test bar lifted for vaccinated travellers…
BRIDGETOWN (CMC): The government of Barbados has announced that effective Wednesday, May 25, vaccinated travellers to the island will no longer be required to present a negative COVID-19 test for…
CARICOM still divided on Commonwealth SG post
Photo: Prime Minister Andrew Holness (second left) introduces Paul Kagame (left), president of Rwanda, to Foreign Minister Kamina Johnson Smith and other government and opposition officials at the…
CARPHA Gets Support To Strengthen Infectious…
Source: Caribbean Public Health Agency The CARICOM Member States are poised to benefit from a fund to strengthen laboratory systems and networks, and human resources capacities in health sectors to…
Grenadians to vote on June 23
CMC – Grenadian Prime Minister Dr. Keith Mitchell Saturday night announced June 23 as the date for general elections as his ruling New National Party (NNP) seeks a third consecutive term in office.…
1ST NATIONAL BANK ST. LUCIA LIMITED TODAY ANNOUNCE…
Castries, St. Lucia, May 11, 2022, following an extensive search, 1st National Bank St. Lucia Limited announced today that it has confirmed the appointment of Mr. Fletcher St. Jean to lead the…
Senior minister distances himself from accusations…
TORTOLA: Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye M. Rymer has sought to distance himself from the allegations facing Premier Andrew Fahie, who was released on Wednesday on a US$500,000 bond…
St. Maarten Masters’ Cricketer Passes
News has been received that one of the St. Maarten Masters’ cricketers, has passed. Richard Clancy Celaire who has been an active master’ cricketer over the years, passed away recently. His funeral…
BVI Premier Granted Bail in US Drug Case
MIAMI (AP): The premier of the British Virgin Islands, whom US prosecutors described as “corrupt to the core,” was given a $500,000 bond that would allow him to be released from prison as he awaits…
OECS Women in Agriculture On the Move!
Over the years, men have dominated the OECS’ participation in the Canada-Caribbean Seasonal Agriculture Workers Program. Since 2020, a few women from Dominica, St. Lucia and St. Vincent have come to…
General election months away – Browne
ST JOHN’S (CMC): Prime Minister Gaston Browne has told the voters that the country is “months away” from the next general election, even as the main opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) called on…
Dr. Didacus Jules reappointed for a 3rd Term as…
Press Statement by The Chairman of the OECS Authority the Right Honourable Dr. Keith Mitchell Tuesday, May 3, 2022 — In my capacity as Chairman of the OECS Authority, I am pleased to announce that The…